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The disruption of traditional sports betting and gambling activities may be an opportunity to expedited online betting legislation, argues the Associated Press in a new article. The Virus and Current Sports Betting Challenges The coronavirus outbreak has incapacitated industries, left millions unemployed and plummeted the U.S. economy with budget deficits piling and the public purse […]

More States Pushing for Legal Online Betting Because of Pandemic

By Jerome García

Casino

As Casinos Prepare to Reopen, iGaming May Become the New Normal

May 25, 2020

With the online gaming market in the U.S. posting record-high numbers and a convergence between land-based and online gaming technology, casinos may need to rely on iGaming more in future to weather big disruptions. Regulated US Markets Sees Strong iGaming Uptake in April The last few months have completely reshaped the casino landscape in the […]

As Casinos Prepare to Reopen, iGaming May Become the New Normal

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

AGA Urges for Update of “Outdated” Jackpot Reporting Threshold

May 21, 2020

Presidential executive order gives the U.S. gaming industry an opportunity to push jackpot reporting threshold to $5,000, AGA says. New Presidential Order an Opportunity for Gaming in the U.S. The American Gaming Association (AGA) has welcomed a new executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, in which they propose to target needed […]

AGA Urges for Update of “Outdated” Jackpot Reporting Threshold

By Mike Johnson

Casino

William Hill Eyes Online Casinos in the US in H2 2020

May 16, 2020

British sportsbook William Hill is considering launching online casinos in every state it legally can do so in the US in the second half of 2020. William Hill Plans to Release Online Casino in US in H2 2020 Despite taking a hit to its results in Q1 2020, William Hill is determined to power up […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Casinos in the US Reveal Re-Opening Plans, Island Resort on May 6

May 5, 2020

After close to two months of lockdown, casinos across the United States are looking to restart their operations and return back to business, notwithstanding any new social distancing and health safety rules that would need to be observed. While Macau has been able to re-open fairly quickly after a two-week shut-down in February, not everyone […]

Casinos in the US Reveal Re-Opening Plans, Island Resort on May 6

By Rachael Price

Poker

888Poker Reports 60% Increase in U.S. Traffic in April

April 27, 2020

The nation-wide lockdown has prompted more people to turn to online poker, bringing a 60% traffic spike for 888poker. Poker Giant 888 Sees 60% Increase in Traffic in April 888 Holdings, the company that operates 888poker and multiple other gambling outlets, has reported a significant increase in traffic in the United States. According to data […]

888Poker Reports 60% Increase in U.S. Traffic in April

By Heidi Specter

Legal

Will the US Sling a 30 Day Pause for Lotteries?

April 22, 2020

SPG urges government officials to suspend lottery activities for 30 days, citing COVID-19 concerns and discussing the citizen stimulus giveaway. Pausing Lottery for 30 Days The United States faces difficult times with the COVID-19 epidemic. While some $1,200 stimulus checks per citizen were announced, a question keeps rising if the lotteries should be paused until […]

Will the US Sling a 30 Day Pause for Lotteries?

By Simon Deloit

Legal

Could Betting on Politics Be Coming to More States?

March 10, 2020

Politics and politicians are often very divisive topics in so many ways. While lots of people love to be part of these conversations, there is a significant chunk of people who would simply prefer to stay on the sidelines. Either way, politics is becoming harder to ignore than ever before thanks to the constant waves […]

Could Betting on Politics Be Coming to More States?

By Rachael Price

Sports

Super Bowl Betting Around the U.S. Drives Decent Results Overall

February 4, 2020

Super Bowl results remain strong, but not setting any records, regulators have reported on the post-betting results. Super Bowl Betting Drives Strong Results Super Bowl LIV brought all the excitement America expected after the Kansas City Chiefs threw a dramatic upset, sealing the final game with a convincing 31-20. Yet, Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs star […]

Super Bowl Betting Around the U.S. Drives Decent Results Overall

By Simon Deloit

Legal

The NCPG Asks Payment Providers to Stop Credit Cards for Gambling

February 3, 2020

The U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling has issued new regulatory measures, asking regulators and payment providers to first restrict gambling payments with certain methods and secondly disclose the relevant information to comply with safety measures. Problem Gambling Targeted Preemptively by National Council With sports gambling spreading across the United States and some 14 states […]

The NCPG Asks Payment Providers to Stop Credit Cards for Gambling

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More States Pushing for Legal Online Betting Because of Pandemic

As Casinos Prepare to Reopen, iGaming May Become the New Normal

AGA Urges for Update of “Outdated” Jackpot Reporting Threshold

William Hill Eyes Online Casinos in the US in H2 2020

Casinos in the US Reveal Re-Opening Plans, Island Resort on May 6

888Poker Reports 60% Increase in U.S. Traffic in April

Will the US Sling a 30 Day Pause for Lotteries?

Could Betting on Politics Be Coming to More States?

Super Bowl Betting Around the U.S. Drives Decent Results Overall

The NCPG Asks Payment Providers to Stop Credit Cards for Gambling