By Jerome García

Industry

Massachusetts Casinos Surpass Pre-pandemic Gross Gaming Revenue in May

June 18, 2021

Last month, the three commercial casinos in Massachusetts raised $87 million in gross gaming revenue. Comparing this number to February 2020, when gaming revenue halted at $85.8 million, we see that the commercial casinos have reached GGR higher than pre-pandemic levels. Gaming Revenue in Massachusetts Surges in May In a report released on Tuesday this […]

By Jerome García

Business

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Increases in May, Says Report

June 17, 2021

A new report released by the gaming regulator in New Jersey reveals that gaming revenue in May reached $374.2 million. This represents an increase of 290.4% when compared to the same period last year. NJ Regulator Reveals Gaming Revenue Report for May 2021 A new report released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement in New […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Sports

Illinois Posts April Handle Down 15.2% Month-over-Month

June 14, 2021

Following a busy two months for the state of Illinois, April numbers fell from March by around 15.2% of the sports betting handle as the college betting craze has subsided a little. Sports Betting Handle Goes Down in April  Even though it took a while, Illinois has finally produced the April sports betting results, which […]

By Erik Gibbs

Sports

Iowa Gamblers Make up for Lost Time as Revenue Tops $1bn in Less Than a Year

June 14, 2021

Iowa’s gambling market is running strong. The state has 19 commercial casinos, all of which were closed for 11 weeks last year because of COVID-19, and was among the early adopters of sports gambling in 2019. Since then, and despite the issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa’s gamblers are helping the state recover quicker […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Ohio Casinos See Third Straight Month of Revenue Improvements As May Gambling Rises

June 9, 2021

There is more evidence that the US economy is on the rebound following a disastrous year caused by COVID-19. Several states have already reported significant improvements with their gambling markets and Ohio is proving that the gains are more than just a short-term trend. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos reported significant revenue improvements for […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

Detroit Casinos with $109.7 Million Revenue in May

June 9, 2021

Detroit casinos have reported $109.7 Million Revenue in May, reporting a significant recovery with only 15% less from slots and table games compared to the same period in 2019. Detroit Casinos with a Serious Outlook Towards Recovery Even though Detroit casinos have operated at a limited capacity in May, they have recorded an aggregate revenue (amounting […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Maryland Casinos Set Another Record as Revenue Continues to Climb

June 8, 2021

The DC-Maryland corridor has recently been singled out because of the level of gambling revenue being reported in the area and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The Maryland Lottery provided an update yesterday on how casinos in the state performed last month, indicating that, collectively, they set a new in-state revenue record. […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Trading

ECB Says Digital Money Underpins Financial Stability

June 3, 2021

Digital currencies issued by central banks in European Union Member States may act as a counterweight to potentially dangerous “artificial currencies.” Digital Currencies Are Coming to the EU A report published by the European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday issued a warning to European Union Member States that falling behind on developing a digital currency may have […]

By Erik Gibbs

Trading

Boyd Gaming Looks to Attract $900M through Bond Sale

May 27, 2021

Boyd Gaming is coming off an eventful year, as are most casino operators around the world. The company has had its ups and downs due to COVID-19 and had previously announced that it was going to offer new bonds in order to raise $750 million. It has now upped its offer and is looking to […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

Maryland with One of the Highest Casino Revenues in 2020 in the US

May 25, 2021

Maryland casinos generated more revenue in the country in 2020 compared to other markets in the US. Maryland’s Revenue 30% Down but Highest in USA in 2020 According to a report by the American Gaming Association, Maryland casinos generated the highest revenues for 2020. The state gaming industry surpassed many other markets across the US, […]