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Pennsylvania, New Jersey Gaming Industries Begin 2023 Strong, as Revenues Surge
Casinos in Pennsylvania and New Jersey kicked off the new year strong, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the two markets climbed significantly from January 2022. Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been jockeying for the title of second-richest gaming state behind Nevada....
FanDuel Super Bowl Commercial ‘Kick of Destiny’ a Success Despite Criticism
FanDuel's Super Bowl commercial that aired during the third quarter of last Sunday's big game caused a stir on social media. Critics slammed it for being heavily produced, and possibly not as advertised. But the 30-second "live" spot was apparently a riveting...
$2B Powerball Winner Identity Revealed, California Man Skips Lottery Celebration
November's $2.04 billion Powerball winner has come forward and revealed his name, but the lucky man who claimed the all-time richest lottery jackpot in US history isn't looking for additional publicity. After 40 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, Powerball's November 7...
Commercial Gaming Revenue Tops $60B as 2022 Sets Another Annual Win Record
Commercial gaming revenue in the United States eclipsed $60 billion for the first time ever in 2022. It marks the second consecutive year that the US gaming industry reached a new yearly revenue benchmark. The numbers come from the American Gaming Association...
Virginia ‘Casino Lady’ Sen. Louise Lucas Says State Has Enough Casinos, at Least for Now
Virginia Senate Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) successfully championed legislation in 2020 that ended the state's long prohibition of commercial casino gambling. Dubbed the "Casino Lady" for her repeated attempts to allow slot machines and table games in the commonwealth, Lucas...
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Sports Betting After Chiefs Fans Prohibited from Super Bowl Wagering
Missouri lawmakers are hoping 2023 will be different than previous legislative sessions when it comes to authorizing sports betting. The Missouri General Assembly came close to legalizing gambling on sports last year. The House of Representatives passed two sports betting measures during...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Hearing Reveals Strong Divide Between Industry, Workers
Atlantic City casino smoking is allowed on up to 25% of the nine gaming floors in town. But many casino workers say it's long past time to end the smoking allowance in order to protect employee health. Two identical pieces of legislation,...
Mississippi Gaming Chair Al Hopkins Dead, Backed Sports Betting
Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) Chair Al Hopkins died Sunday evening at the age of 81, the state has confirmed. Hopkins, a longtime Gulfport attorney, oversaw the state gaming commission since 2015. Hopkins retired from the military and Mississippi National Guard with the...
Nevada Oddsmakers 30-2 in Super Bowls After Winning $11.2M on Kansas City Chiefs
Nevada oddsmakers won Sunday's Super Bowl LVII against their bettors, as sportsbooks kept $11.28 million of the $153.18 million wagered. It marks the 15th consecutive Super Bowl in which the house came out on top of the big game. The Nevada Gaming...
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Manufacturer Secures Legal Victory
The maker of Pennsylvania Skill gaming cabinets has secured a court victory in its ongoing claim that its products don't run afoul of the state's commercial gaming laws. Pace-O-Matic (POM), a leading manufacturer of skill gaming machines, is a Duluth, Ga.-based gaming...
