USA Casino & Gambling Industry 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.

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.

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.

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

Leaving the New York state market

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.

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.

Gambling Industry News

Virginia Bettors Wager $83m on March Madness as March Sports Betting Handle Tops $304m

The Virginia Lottery has released its sports wagering revenue report for the month of March revealing a sports betting handle of $304,066,245 with college basketball the most popular sport among bettors. The latest figures represent a 12.6% increase on February's handle of $265,778,306.

Gambling Business News

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.