Which States May Legalize iGaming Next?
Ever since 2013, when New Jersey became the third state to legalize online gambling after Nevada and Delaware, people have been wondering which state would be next, with most people putting their money on Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, and Massachusetts. California also represents a fifth possibility, although with significant obstacles standing in the way of […]
Success and Challenges of Australia’s Gambling Industry
Australia’s economy is booming, and the casino industry is doing its part to support that economic growth. After major crackdowns on high rollers frequenting Macau’s casinos, displaced Chinese VIPs have found their way Down Under, hoping for a chance to play at the country’s gambling tables without being scrutinized by the Chinese government. In fact, […]
Nevada’s Record Tourism Helps Casinos Return to Profit
Tourism numbers have been on the rise in Las Vegas for the past three years, and the latest report released by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Association (LVCVA) confirms the ongoing trend with 2016 marking a record-breaking year for the industry. Record Breaking Year A whopping 42.9 million people visited Sin City last year […]
Atlantic City Casinos 10 Year Losing Streak Finally Ends
Atlantic City’s casinos have faced hard time since their revenues peaked at $5.2 billion in 2006, and for the last 10 year’s the industry has suffered a continual decline in growth. In fact, it seemed hard to believe that there would ever be any positive news from the East Coast gambling destination, but for the […]
The DFS Market Has Slowed Dramatically
Just two years ago, daily fantasy sports betting sites were showing impressive figures, leading many to speculate that the industry was going to seriously shake-up the gambling market. Many believed that the popularity of the game’s two biggest operators, FanDuel and DraftKings, was not a passing fad and therefore felt that the daily fantasy sports […]
Massachusetts Renews Online Lottery Push for 2017
Massachusetts has been working hard to bring its lottery product online for a number of years now without making much headway. Despite Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg’s best efforts, some lawmakers remain resistant to the idea, but those analysts familiar with Massachusetts are now predicting that 2017 will be the year when online lottery advocates […]
New York’s Challenge to Sports Betting Law
New Jersey has been battling the U.S. government for the right to offer legal sports betting within its borders for years now, but the costly legal fight has proven fruitless and looks like it will ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. As it’s clear that the U.S. government is not willing to be […]
