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Record betting figures boost US gaming performance in August
The US gambling industry saw a fourth consecutive month of sequential growth in August as the return of sport generated record betting handle. Figures compiled…
AGA & Nascar form responsible gambling partnership
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced today (September 17) it has signed a new partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (Nascar),…
State of the Union: New Jersey, Scientific Games, Virginia and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes a record month for sports betting handle in New Jersey, new sports betting…
AGA marketing code for betting comes into effect
The American Gaming Association (AGA)’s has introduced a new code of conduct to prevent irresponsible advertising by its members for their sportsbook products. The code,…
State of the Union: PointsBet, Covid-19, 5Dimes and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers PointsBet’s first-of-its-kind deal with the University of Colorado Buffaloes, the US gaming market’s…
AGA urges clamp-down on illegal NFL online betting
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has called for more to be done to tackle illegal online gambling websites, after a study forecast an increase in…
State of the Union: DraftKings, Covid-19, Puerto Rico and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes DraftKings’ first financial statements since its merger with SBTech and public listing on…
US GGR down 45.6% in H1 as Covid-19 wreaks havoc
US commercial gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2020 fell 45.6% year-on-year to $11.70bn, according to the latest figures from the American…
AGA report: Michigan casinos worth $6.3bn annually to state
Michigan’s 27 combined commercial and tribal casinos have an annual economic impact of $6.3bn for the state, according to a new report from the American Gaming…
Senate Judiciary Committee debates college betting legality
The US Senate Committee on the judiciary heard evidence both for and against the continued legality of betting on college sports in a committee meeting…
AGA study highlights confusion over legal betting in US
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has pledged to strengthen its education efforts after new research found that over half of consumers who wagered with unlicensed…
Gallup: US acceptance of gambling at record high
A record 71% of Americans view gambling as a “morally acceptable” activity, according to new polling figures from opinion polling giant Gallup. In an annual poll…
AGA appeals for reform of jackpot tax reporting threshold
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has urged the US government to raise the slot jackpot reporting threshold, which requires machines to be temporarily taken out…
AGA claims victory after PPP eligibility amendment
The eligibility requirements for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been amended to allow small gambling businesses to benefit from the fund, following an intense lobbying effort…