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American sportsbook operators anticipating ‘March Madness’ success

March 15, 2021

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In the United States and the American Gaming Association (AGA) trade group has forecast that over 47 million people are likely to place wagers tied to this year’s edition of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball...

United States casino industry feels the impact of coronavirus

Adam Morgan

February 18, 2021

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In the United States and the American Gaming Association (AGA) has detailed that the nation’s commercial casino industry recently saw its fourth-quarter aggregated gross gaming revenues drop by some 16.5% year-...

Tech issues due to demand see leading sports gambling sites crash during Super Bowl LV

K Morrison

February 9, 2021

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Prior to Sunday's big game, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that according to new research, 23.2 million Americans planned to bet a staggering $4.3 billion on Super Bowl LV. And that a record 7....

American Gaming Association highlights slow third-quarter recovery

Adam Morgan

November 17, 2020

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In the United States and the American Gaming Association trade group has announced that the nation’s aggregate third-quarter commercial gross gaming revenues declined by 18.9% year-on-year to $9.04 billion larg...

AGA survey finds 33-plus million Americans plan to bet on 2020-21 NFL season; generally “lower enthusiasm”

K Morrison

September 10, 2020

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New research released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) found that more than 33 million American adults plan to wager on the 2020-21 NFL season, with a greater number of bettors intending to place NFL wa...

AGA premieres new Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker service

Adam Morgan

August 14, 2020

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In an effort to provide value to its members as they endeavor to get back on track following the coronavirus pandemic and the American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the launch of its new Commercial Gam...

American Gaming Association boss heralds legalized sportsbetting market

Adam Morgan

July 23, 2020

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In the United States and the Chief Executive Officer for the American Gaming Association, Bill Miller (pictured), used a special hearing in front of federal legislators yesterday to herald the importance of the...

Pennsylvania restarting auction process for sixth satellite casino license

Adam Morgan

July 9, 2020

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reportedly set to hold another auction for the eastern state’s sixth satellite casino license after last year’s previous attempted sale drew no bids. According to a r...

Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak

Sadonna Price

July 9, 2020

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The 2020 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas is now canceled. The yearly event is not taking place for the first time in twenty years due to the coronavirus outbreak. The popular conference saw around 30,000 people...

Nevada Gaming Commission approves amendments regarding cashless gaming systems

Sadonna Price

June 26, 2020

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On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved eight new amendments regarding cashless gaming systems. The amendments were made to existing regulations. Supporters of cashless options feel that this change ...

AGA report calls on gaming operators to integrate cashless options for players

Sadonna Price

June 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Economy/Finance, Nevada, New Jersey

The American Gaming Association released a report earlier this week, calling on regulators in gambling states to update their regulations or laws to allow for cashless options for players. The idea stems from a...

US commercial casinos see new growth in 2019; beating out Macau and Philippines

Sadonna Price

June 15, 2020

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The American Gaming Association has provided their yearly State of the States report, showing that the United States commercial casino gaming industry earned $43.6 billion last year. This was a solid 3.7% incre...

Ohio sportsbetting legalization one step closer to becoming a reality

Adam Morgan

May 29, 2020

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The Ohio House of Representatives reportedly overwhelmingly passed proposed legislation yesterday that could soon see the Midwestern state become the latest to legalize online and land-based sportsbetting. A...

Tropicana Atlantic City lays offs almost its entire workforce

Adam Morgan

April 16, 2020

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In New Jersey and Eldorado Resorts Incorporated has reportedly laid off almost the entire workforce at its Tropicana Atlantic City venue as the coronavirus-related closure of the state’s nine casinos enters its...

More federal coronavirus relief for firms supporting America’s casino industry

Adam Morgan

April 15, 2020

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In the United States and the administration of President Donald Trump has reportedly altered its guidelines so as to enable even more small businesses that service the casino industry to receive a portion of $3...