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As Retail Casinos Stagnate, Online Gambling Isn’t Just Growing—It’s Accelerating: AGA
According to a new American Gaming Association (AGA) report, US gamblers are shifting toward sports betting and online casinos and turning away from traditional retail casinos. The AGA’s latest Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker report shows traditional casino gross gaming revenue declined by 0.9% in Q3. Meanwhile, sports betting revenue grew by 42.4%, and online casinos […]
Galaxy Gaming Shareholders Approve Sale to Evolution, Deal to Close in Mid 2025
Galaxy Gaming shareholders have approved Evolution’s acquisition of the company. The Las Vegas-based company holds patents for numerous casino table games and side bets, some of which Evolution has licensed for its live dealer products. Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is forecasted to close in mid-2025. Evolution announced plans to buy Galaxy Gaming for $85 […]
SI Casino Will Continue to Operate in Michigan Until Early 2025, Delaying Expected Q4 Shutdown
Michigan gamblers can continue to play on SI Casino a little longer than they thought. The site, originally expected to be shutting down around now, has seemingly received a reprieve for a few months. A report issued by Evoke, (formerly 888 Holdings), the owner of SI Sportsbook, indicates that the company’s departure from Michigan will […]
Galesburg, Illinois Considers Limits on Video Gaming Terminals: How Much Gambling Is Too Much?
The city of Galesburg, Illinois, is considering whether to impose a cap on video gaming terminals (VGTs) or a moratorium on new installations. Part of the reason is concern that the machines target vulnerable people and that they’ve become so widespread as to be hard to avoid. VGTs are simple in design and resemble slot […]
Bovada Fails to Comply With Tennessee Cease-and-Desists, Fined for Unlicensed Gambling
Despite multiple cease-and-desist letters being sent by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, Bovada has yet to end operations in the state.
Las Vegas Sands’ Aversion to Online Gambling May Doom Nassau County Casino Bid
Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s (LVS) proposal for a Long Island casino might be doomed by the company’s longtime opposition to online gambling, even if it survives pushback from local interests. Sands has proposed a $6-billion resort casino near Nassau Coliseum to secure one of three downstate New York casino licenses. However, on Wednesday, Sands’ CEO […]
Tysons Casino Proposal Earns Support From Coalition of Virginia Labor Unions
A proposal to build Virginia’s fifth retail casino in Tysons, on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., is getting support from a coalition of the state’s labor unions. The newly formed Fairfax County Jobs Coalition sent several dozen members to rally in front of the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22, during a Board […]
BetMGM Spending $750 Million to Gain New Online Gamblers
BetMGM co-owner Entain‘s leaders say the brand will spend $750 million in 2024 to acquire new online gamblers. Entain officials said on Oct. 17 that the “new player acquisition” outlay will help with its strategy to grow BetMGM’s US market share in 2025. What that may mean for online casino bettors is more attractive promotions […]
EveryMatrix Acquires Slot Developer Fantasma Games as Part of US-Oriented Expansion Strategy
Content aggregator EveryMatrix is set to acquire Swedish slot developer Fantasma Games for the equivalent of $20 million (SEK 209.8 million), following a vote in which over 95% of Fantasma shareholders agreed to the transaction. EveryMatrix’s platform offers over 29,000 games from over 350 third-party developers and its in-house game development wing, Armadillo Studios. It […]
Resorts World Bet Renews Proposal to Open New Jersey Online Casino
Resorts World Bet is moving forward with its plans to launch a New Jersey online casino. So far, the online gambling brand only offers mobile sports betting in New York. On Oct. 16, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released records showing the gaming regulator approved Resorts World Bet’s request “to continue to […]
