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62% Of Americans Prefer Using Technology Over Face-To-Face Interactions

A new survey finds 2 in 3 Americans would choose self-service checkouts rather than a human one, among other tech-based interactions

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | PlayUSA Staff

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United States Casino Statistics

A new survey finds more than four in five Americans have been to a casino but more would go if they lived closer to one

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | Omotayo Olayinka

The State Of Tipping In 2022

A new report finds which generations of Americans tip best in 2022, and which ones are likely to leave the worst tip for workers.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | PlayUSA Staff

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Chair Of Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Cathy Judd-Stein, To Retire

Cathy Judd-Stein will retire upon completing her five-year term as Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Evolution And Caesars To Launch New Live-Dealer Studio At Tropicana Atlantic City

Caesars Digital has partnered with live-dealer specialist Evolution to launch a live-dealer studio in Tropicana Atlantic City.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

FanDuel Acquires BeyondPlay To Further Enhance Its Online Casino Engagement

Flutter Entertainment-owned FanDuel announced it had finalized the acquisition of iGaming player engagement specialist BeyondPlay.

Posted on: February 21, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

DraftKings Expands Into US Online Lottery Vertical With Jackpocket Acquisition

DraftKings announced during its Q4 2023 earnings call that it plans to acquire lottery and online casino app Jackpocket for around $750M.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

New tipline open to protect athletes against sports betting threats

US Integrity And RealResponse Launch Tipline To Protect Athletes

Sports betting monitoring company US Integrity and anonymous reporting community RealResponse have joined to launch Athlete Alert.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Study Commissioned By iDEA Growth Finds Online Casinos Increase Land-Based Casino Revenue

A new study commissioned by online gaming trade association iDEA Growth determined that online casinos boost land-based casino revenue by 2.4%.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Steve Friess State of Play: Why There's No Political Gambling in US

Steve Friess: Misunderstandings, Bias Hobble Efforts To Legalize Political Gambling In U.S.

The reason gambling on politics in the US makes people queasy is the fear “bookies” will somehow manipulate election results or perceptions.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | | Steve Friess

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62% Of Americans Prefer Using Technology Over Face-To-Face Interactions

United States Casino Statistics

The State Of Tipping In 2022

Chair Of Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Cathy Judd-Stein, To Retire

Evolution And Caesars To Launch New Live-Dealer Studio At Tropicana Atlantic City

FanDuel Acquires BeyondPlay To Further Enhance Its Online Casino Engagement

DraftKings Expands Into US Online Lottery Vertical With Jackpocket Acquisition

US Integrity And RealResponse Launch Tipline To Protect Athletes

Study Commissioned By iDEA Growth Finds Online Casinos Increase Land-Based Casino Revenue

Steve Friess: Misunderstandings, Bias Hobble Efforts To Legalize Political Gambling In U.S.

Virginia Advances Bill to Legalize Online Casinos in 2026 Session

Iowa Regulators Push Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Wagering Sites Operating in the State

Indiana Moves to Create iLottery and Legalize Online Casinos in 2026

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The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

Crown Coins Expands Online Slots Library for US Sweepstakes Casino Players

Caesars Strengthens Online Casino Strategy With Branded Megaways Slot

DraftKings Steps Beyond Sports Betting With Prediction Market Launch