USA Casino & Gambling Industry News

Ohio Set for Legal Sports Betting in 2022 as Senate Passes Legislation

Following a last-minute overhaul of the legislation, Senators have voted by 30-2 to pass Senate Bill 176 that will see legal sports betting coming to Ohio in 2022. Once signed into law, the legislation will allow Ohio gamblers to place wagers on all sporting events both professional and collegiate.

Michigan Sports Betting Handle Drops to $257M for Month of May

The latest monthly revenue report from the Michigan Gaming Control Board reveals that the state's licensed sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $257,748,035.08 for the month of May falling well short of the state's record-breaking handle of $383,691,892 posted in March 2021.

DraftKings Dominates Market as Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $254M for Month of May

The Indiana Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that Indiana sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $254,445,226 for the month of May — a 7.1% increase on April's handle of $236,403,308.

Rhode Island Gambling Deal with Bally’s and IGT Extended by 20 Years

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has signed into law an extension to the current gambling deal with International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally's Corporation that will see the two companies run Rhode Island's gambling operations for the next 20 years.

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Drops to $114.8M for Month of May

The latest sports wagering monthly revenue report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission shows that the state's operators posted a sports betting handle of $114,882,963.30 for the Month of May.

Washington Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos — Industry Set for Fall Launch

The Washington State Gambling Commission has approved amended tribal gaming compacts that will allow the state's 15 Native American tribes to offer sports betting services at their casinos. The amended compacts have now been sent to the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for his approval.

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.

Gambling Business News

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.

Gambling Industry News

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.

Casino News

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.

Gambling Industry News

Nevada Gaming Revenues Top $1B for Second Straight Month

$1.04B in gaming revenue

Casino News

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.

Gambling Industry News

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.

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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.