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October success for Nevada and New Jersey sportsbetting markets

November 30, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Nevada, New Jersey

Increased action on baseball and gridiron football reportedly helped the sports betting markets in New Jersey and Nevada to record a combined aggregate handle last month of well over $1 billion. According to...

Pennsylvania benefits from January sports wagering

Adam Morgan

February 19, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

Last month reportedly saw the six fledgling sportsbooks in Pennsylvania contribute some $938,597 in tax after their aggregated revenues hit $2.6 million off of a combined handle that reached slightly in excess ...

Nevada sports books set annual records

Adam Morgan

February 2, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Nevada

In advance of this weekend’s Super Bowl LII action, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has reportedly declared that the western state’s numerous sports books had an all-time win high of $248.7 million last year of...

Record-breaking September for Nevada sportsbooks

Adam Morgan

November 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Nevada

Sportsbooks in Nevada reportedly had a great September after their combined monthly handle hit an all-time high of just over $558 million while their aggregate income of $44.4 million represented the best tally...

All Maryland casinos seek to lower return to player percentage to 85%

Sadonna Price

June 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Maryland

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In an effort to move more money to the Maryland casinos, gaming operators of the state have requested a reduced payout to be required for slot machine gaming. If approved, tens of millions in cash would shift f...