USA Casino & Gambling Industry News

Oregon Sports Betting Handle Tops $27M for Month of May

The latest monthly sports wagering revenue report from the Oregon State Lottery reveals a sports betting handle of $27,780,213 for the month of May. This marks an 8.9% increase on April's handle of $25,323,061 making May the biggest sports betting month since February and the third highest handle of 2021.

Louisiana Inches Closer to Legal Sports Betting as Governor Signs First of Two Bills

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the first of two sports betting bills that will pave the way for legal sports betting in Louisiana. HB 697 has addressed many of the most important aspects of sports gambling in the state and places the Louisiana Lottery Corporation in control of the local market.

OlyBet Signs Deal to Become NHL Betting Partner for Baltic Region

The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a partnership deal with Olympic Entertainment Group that will see its OlyBet betting brand become the league's official sports betting partner in the Baltic Region.

Virginia Sports Betting Handle Drops 22.25% to $236.4M for Month of April

The latest monthly data released by the Virginia State Lottery shows that sportsbooks in the state posted a handle of $236,432,523 in the month of April. This was the third full month of legal sports betting in the state and the lowest handle recorded yet.

Nebraska Governor Signs Gambling Bill Legalizing Casino Games and Retail Sports Betting

Governor Pete Ricketts has signed a new gaming expansion bill that will allow the state's horse tracks to open retail sports betting outlets and offer 'Las Vegas style' gaming. The new bill excludes mobile sports betting and only allows for wagering in a bricks and mortar licensed sportsbook.

Nevada Gaming Revenues Top $1B for Second Straight Month

$1.04B in gaming revenue

Connecticut Senators Pass Sports Betting Legislation — Industry Set for Fall Launch

The Connecticut Senate has passed legislation that will see the state's tribal gaming compacts amended to include both online and retail sports betting. The bill passed a House vote last week and will now go to Governor Ned Lamont's desk to be signed into law.

Colorado Sports Betting Handle Drops 18.8% to $244.4m for Month of April

The Colorado Department of Revenue has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that licensed operators within the state reported a combined sports betting handle of $244,446,760.46 for the month of April.

Casino News

Arizona Sports Betting on Track for September Launch Following Federal Approval of Gaming Compacts

The US Department of Interior (DoI) has moved quickly to approve a new tribal-state gaming compact that will allow Arizona's tribal casinos to launch sports betting products. This means that sports betting could be live in Arizona just in time for the NFL season.

Gambling Affiliate Industry News

Bovada Set to Quit New York State on June 21st as a Result of New Regulations and Restrictions

Leaving the New York state market

Gambling Industry News

Connecticut Moves One Step Closer to Legal Sports Betting and Online Gambling

Lawmakers in Connecticut have approved amended compacts with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes that will allow them to offer sports betting, online gambling, and fantasy contests.

Gambling Industry News

New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Drops 13% to $748 Million in April

According to the latest reports from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state's sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of over $748 million for the month of April.

Gambling Industry News

U.S. commercial gambling Revenue Topped $11 billion in Q1 2021- highest-grossing quarter ever

Commercial gaming's strong Q1 revenue numbers signify an accelerating recovery for the industry, with Q1 2021 revenue up 21.1 percent over Q4 2020.

Casino News

Alabama One Step Closer to Legal Gambling and Sports Betting as House Committee Approves Bills

Alabama lawmakers could vote on lottery, casino, and sports betting legislation as early as this Thursday after the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved three bills on Tuesday.

Casino News

San Manuel Tribe Agrees to Buy Las Vegas Palms Hotel & Casino for $650 Million

The San Manual Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have announced an agreement to purchase the Palms Hotel and Casino from Red Rock Resorts in a deal worth $650 million.

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FAQ

Is Gambling Legal in the USA?

Yes - both land-based and online gambling in various forms are legal in many US states. 39 states currently offer or will soon offer in-person and online sports betting while a number of states only permit betting inside casinos.

How many gamblers are there in the US?

The United States is of the most gambling-friendly countries in the world, with a population of over 57 million active gamblers.

Every year, around 40% of American adults visit one of the casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, Atlantic City, New Jersey, or one of the thousands of land-based U.S Casinos, not to mention playing casino games at online casinos.