COVID-19 could boost sports betting participation
A new study on current and potential sports bettors from consumer insight firms Heart+Mind Strategies and Horowitz Research found that one in six (14 percent) U.S. adults 21 years of age and...
View ArticleCalifornia a potential $30 billion market if sports betting bill passes
If California voters approve online and retail sports betting in November it will open the door to a market that has the potential to generate more than $30 billion in wagers annually, according to...
View ArticleColoradans crazy for casino reopenings
Colorado casinos could reopen as soon as mid-June, and players are eager to return to land-based gaming in The Centennial State, according to a ColoradoSharp.com survey.
View ArticleCOVID deals the casino industry a very bad hand
A recent survey of gaming and hospitality industry decision makers regarding coronavirus-related issues showed that a growing number of respondents believe it will take three months or less for their...
View ArticleHotel stays are back on consumers' minds, but with caveats
Following a long stretch of stay-at-home orders, consumers are eager to get out and travel according to a new research study from Oracle and Skift.
View ArticleOnline gaming revs still going strong in N.J.
Although the rapid growth of New Jersey-based online casinos and poker cooled a bit last month—combining to generate $84.9 million in revenue, down 1.2 percent from the record $85.9 million in...
View ArticleNew study finds sports bettors abandoning bookies for legal market
New American Gaming Association (AGA) research shows consumers are moving their business away from illegal bookies and toward legal options.
View ArticleAGA releases new report on Michigan casinos
With Michigan’s commercial casinos beginning to reopen, the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) shared its newly released report Casinos & Communities: Michigan.
View ArticlePennsylvania sportsbooks surge with return of major sports
Pennsylvania's sportsbook capitalized on the return of major sports to nearly double the handle from June to July, and the state's online casinos built momentum as the Keystone State's market continued...
View ArticleColorado sports betting returns show promise
Colorado sportsbooks again capitalized on interest in nontraditional sports to produce modest gains in June, but the uptick will likely pale in comparison to an expected July surge powered by the...
View ArticleNew study finds sports bettors abandoning bookies for legal markets
Gaming consumers are moving their business away from illegal bookies and toward legal options, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Gaming Association (AGA).
View ArticleU.S. commercial casinos scored impressive revenue gains in 2019
In stark contrast to the devastating impact COVID-19 is currently having on casinos, 2019 was another top-notch economic year for the domestic gaming industry, with U.S.-based commercial casino revenue...
View ArticleMore than 33 Million Americans to bet on NFL season
Approximately 13 percent of American adults plan to bet on National Football League (NFL) games this year despite lower enthusiasm from fans in general about the 2020-21 season, according to a new...
View ArticleCoronavirus takes a huge bite out of casino revenues
U.S. commercial casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled $2.30 billion in the second quarter of 2020; down 78.8 percent from the same three-month period in 2019 and down 75.6 percent from the first...
View ArticleSome casino regions rebounding strong from COVID
Few would argue that the gaming industry financially took it in the teeth during the first weeks and months of the COVID-19 epidemic—not surprising, given that the primary way of stopping the spread of...
View ArticleNew study predicts 33 million will bet on NFL games this year
Approximately 13 percent of American adults plan to bet on National Football League (NFL) games this year despite less enthusiasm from fans in general about the 2020-21 season, according to a new...
View ArticleCommunication and contract tracing ease hospitality employee COVID fears
Recent surveys found that nearly nine in 10 U.S. employees (86 percent) believe their employer has an “obligation” to notify employees who may have been in contact with a co-worker who tested positive...
View ArticleCasino look to reinforce the safety net
Located inside the luxury Ramada Plaza Hotel on the Korean resort island of Jeju, Gongzi Jeju Casino is a foreigner-only destination property with a global reputation.
View ArticleCasino Journal's Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards 2020
In its 23-year history, the Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards has been conducted through some very difficult times, but none hold a candle to COVID-19 and the drastic impact it...
View ArticleNew Jersey sportsbooks set nationwide wager record
New Jersey’s sportsbooks used the return of major sports to catapult to the best month in the history of any legal jurisdiction.
View ArticleWhy tracking casino guest satisfaction matters
We all know that most casino guests are going to leave the casino with fewer dollars than they brought.
View ArticleCalm before the casino CEO pay storm
As 2019 rolled to a close last winter, the gaming industry was in a mood to celebrate—after all, it was a banner year in terms of revenue and company valuations were high, which was leading to deals...
View ArticleTop 20 gaming products platinum, gold and silver winners announced
Roll To Win Craps from Aruze Gaming America received top Platinum honors in this year’s 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products contest, beating out AGS’ Bonus Spin Xtreme, which won the Gold...
View ArticleGaming industry predictions for 2021
Who wouldn’t find a glimpse into the future valuable?
View ArticleStrip casinos remain hard hit by COVID
Half a year into the coronavirus pandemic, the Las Vegas Strip has a problem, while regional casinos have rebounded and are picking up slack, according to a recent research report from Fitch Ratings.
View ArticleSuprising results for casinos reopening from COVID
Not all casinos have performed equally upon reopening and there are reasons for that—some obvious, others less so.
View ArticleAs casinos reopen from COVID closures, ETG popularity is on the rise
I am often asked if I have seen any emerging trends since the reopening of casinos post COVID-19 mandated closures early this year. The answer is yes, I have.
View ArticleCommerical casino gaming revenue continues to rebound in U.S.
U.S. commercial gaming revenue for the third quarter (Q3) of 2020 totaled $9.04 billion, reaching 81 percent of the industry’s pre-COVID levels in Q3 2019, according to the American Gaming...
View ArticleCasino and gaming boards showing grace under pressure
Thanks to a set of diverse financial factors such as COVID-19, ISS, SEC, short sellers and activist investors, it is an absolute pressure cooker for anyone in the public markets today.
View ArticleCommercial gaming revenue rose 6.3 percent from September to October
The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker features monthly and year-to-date gross gaming revenue (GGR) at a state and national level, broken down by individual gaming...
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