Economy/Finance

New Jersey Gambling Reaches New Highs In January, Despite In-Person Casino Winnings Failure

New Jersey managed to officially break 4 crucial gambling income records during the first month of 2024, indicating that 2024 is off to a great start for everything but for in-person gambling in the said state,...

Betsson Acquires Holland Gaming to Continue European Expansions

A pioneering gaming company, Betsson, has entered the acquisition deal with the online casino operator Holland Gaming Technology. The €27.5million deal will reportedly also see the casino’s game development ver...

Nevada Reps. Get Support From IRS Advisory Council In Effort To Lift Tax Threshold On Slot Machine Jackpots

Leaders of Congress, including Dina Titus (D-NV) who have been requesting from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to increase the tax reporting limit on jackpots from slot machines for almost a decade, have rec...

WA Authorities Busted Underground Gaming Houses in Perth to Seize Almost $190,000 in Cash

In 2023, Perth authorities carried out two major raids on underground gambling operations in suburban areas to seize almost $190,000 in cash, casino-style gaming chips, and playing cards. The organi...

PAGCOR Releases Statement Denying Misinformation About Plans For Privatization

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has officially published a statement combating misinformation regarding its plans for privatization. The impact of misinformation: In the aforementioned ...

Detroit Casinos Generate $94.4 Million in Revenue In January 2024

In January 2024, the three Detroit casino operators experienced a decline in table games and slot revenue across their land-based facilities in comparison to the same month last year. Michigan Gaming Control Bo...

MGM China’s Adjusted Property EBITDAR Reaches All-Time High For 4Q23 And FY23

For one of Macau’s 6 concessionaires, MGM China, last year was its best year of all time in terms of income collected, as it officially revealed all-time highs for 4Q23 and entire year Adjusted Property EBITDAR...

Nevada Bookmakers Took In $185.6m In Bets On Super Bowl LVIII, Setting a New Record

The Super Bowl, officially hosted by Las Vegas this year, brought in record betting total and small income, regardless of the forecasts that bookmakers across the state would experience a financial hit from the...

Sky City Facing Up to AU$8Million Fine on Non-Compliance Allegations

Following the recent problem gambling and money laundering allegations that costed SkyCity Entertainment Group millions of dollars, a leading casino corporation in Oceania is facing legal consequences again. Th...

Mahomes’ Super Bowl Performance Sets Off Sports Books’ Overtime Prop Bet Loss

For the second straight season, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl title to seemingly turn the San Francisco 49ers' title dreams into sleepless nights of regrets. However, the outstanding performance by ...

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation And Its Allies Sign a Memorandum of Understanding To Build a New Casino

Three First Nations in Westman, Manitoba, including the Dakota Plains First Nation, the Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation and the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (...

Alabama Could See First Votes on Gambling Legislation for State Lottery, In-Person & Online Sports Betting and Up to 10 Casinos

Sports betting, a state lottery, and casinos might become legal in Alabama after the voters decide upon the approval of the gambling legislation in the state, which is expected to be done this week.  Possibl...