New Jersey’s gambling sector saw slight year-over-year growth in September, with revenue hitting $563.7 million — up just 1%. The real driver was online casino gaming, which offset steep losses in the sports betting space. Compared to August, total revenue dipped 12.2%, but the state is still on track for another strong year, thanks to […]
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iGaming Drives Record Month for NJ Gambling
New Jersey’s online gambling market broke yet another record in August, with internet casino revenue reaching $248.4 million — a 25.2% jump from the same month last year. This figure edged past July’s previous high and pushed the state’s year-to-date iGaming total to $1.88 billion, up 23.5% compared to 2024. Leading the online charge were […]
Most Americans Say Prediction Markets Are Gambling — And Want Them Regulated Like Sportsbooks
Survey shows strong support for state oversight and tighter controls on betting-style platforms A new national survey from the American Gaming Association (AGA) confirms what many players already think: if you’re staking money on the outcome of a game, it’s gambling — no matter what the platform calls it. Prediction markets let users place real-money […]
Illegal Gambling Still Grips Nearly a Third of U.S. Market, AGA Warns
Despite the rapid growth of legal sports betting and online gaming, a new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds that nearly one-third of all gambling in the U.S. still happens outside the law. Americans are funneling an estimated $673.6 billion a year into unregulated gambling, costing states billions in lost tax revenue and […]
U.S. Gaming Revenue Sets New April Record as iGaming Surges
Industry hauls in $6.18 billion, driven by online play and expanding retail markets The U.S. commercial gaming sector brought in $6.18 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) this April—a 5.6% increase year-over-year—according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). It marks the industry’s highest-ever total for the month and continues its upward momentum, […]
Massachusetts Renews Push for Online Casino Legalization
Massachusetts is back at the table on online casino legislation, with state lawmakers set to review two dormant proposals—House Bill 332 and Senate Bill 235—during a scheduled hearing on June 23. Both measures aim to launch the Massachusetts Internet Gaming Act, handing regulatory control to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). The plan would establish a […]
EveryMatrix Expands Global Reach with New Partnerships and Product Integrations
EveryMatrix continues its rapid expansion across the iGaming landscape, deepening its U.S. footprint, strengthening global content offerings, and tapping into new market potential through strategic collaborations. CreedRoomz Deal Enhances Live Casino on CasinoEngine CreedRoomz has partnered with EveryMatrix to bring its live casino titles to CasinoEngine, integrating games like Richie Fruits Roulette and Richie Wheel […]
Tennessee Fines Offshore Operators as Illegal Betting Crackdown Heats Up
Tennessee is ramping up its efforts to stamp out illegal sports betting, slapping $50,000 fines on offshore operators Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag for continuing to target state residents despite cease-and-desist orders issued in April. The fines mark the sixth and seventh penalties handed out by the Sports Wagering Council (SWC) as part of its aggressive campaign […]
EveryMatrix Expands U.S. Reach with Betly Deal and Unveils First Fantasma Slot Post-Acquisition
EveryMatrix continues to strengthen its U.S. footprint with a new content aggregation agreement between its SlotMatrix platform and Delaware North’s Betly iGaming brand in West Virginia. At the same time, SlotMatrix has announced the upcoming release of “Gold Pigger,” the first major slot launch from Fantasma Games since the developer was acquired by EveryMatrix. Boosting […]
Merkur Gaming Returns to Nevada After 20-Year Hiatus with Gaming Arts Acquisition in Sight
Merkur Gaming Secures Nevada License, Signals Major U.S. Comeback Merkur Gaming US, the American division of Germany’s Merkur Group, has officially received a license from the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. This approval marks Merkur’s reentry into one of the world’s most competitive gambling markets after more than […]
