2024 was a particularly eventful year for Atlantic City’s casino industry. With a collective gross operating profit of $675.1 million in 2024—for a 9.3% drop from 2023’s record of $744.7 million—Atlantic city revenue numbers are quite interesting. While Atlantic City’s 2024 numbers dropped from previous years, some of its casinos managed to buck the downward trend. Caesars and Hard Rock were two such casinos, thriving in a space that was hard hit … February 2025 proved to be a particularly humbling month for Nevada’s gaming industry. This year’s Super Bowl, with its enormous economic potential, moved to New Orleans, leaving some serious consequences for Nevada gaming revenue figures. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) dropped to $1.21 billion, corresponding to a 9% drop from February 2024’s $1.34 billion – when the state hosted the Super Bowl for the first time ever. February’s figures also fell … On March 13, 2025, a key Senate committee in Hawaii pushed forward a proposal to legalize digital sports betting in the state. This proposal, House Bill 1308, has been welcomed by Hawaii sports betting fans with enthusiasm, as expected. With this proposal, four digital sports betting platforms would be allowed to operate in Hawaii without having any retail locations. House Bill 1308 would legalize online sports betting in the state … Illinois lawmakers are currently locked in a debate on whether to legalize iGaming in the state or to retain the status quo. Those favoring legalizing online betting in Illinois point to its massive tax revenue generation capacity. On the other side of the argument, traditional casino operators, video gaming terminal (VGT) companies, and labor groups have warned that the move would bring dire consequences for already existing revenue streams and … There is a fresh twist to the long-running Mississippi online betting issue. The Mississippi House has amended two Senate bills to include provisions for legal sports betting—specifically, digital sports betting. The bill has been forwarded to the Senate, where it’ll be subjected to further debate and potential negotiation. If it eventually gets approved, it’ll be a significant milestone in the state’s continued attempt to modernize its gambling laws. The change … In February 2025, New York’s sports betting market was greeted with news of a shift in its betting handle numbers. It was reported that player spending across the state’s sports betting operators had fallen just below $2 billion for the first time in six months. While this news filtered through the market, it didn’t do much to spoil the big picture in terms of year-over-year numbers. This is because the … The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) recently released its February revenue reports, and iGaming has retained its spot as the top revenue driver. New Jersey’s gambling revenue totaled $484.8 million this February – a 5.1% year-over-year increase. Although the overall performance was slightly affected by the 12.5% drop from January, it still represented a step in the right direction for the state’s gambling industry. The biggest news coming … Fans of online betting in Nebraska have something to look forward to in the Senate. A constitutional amendment that seeks to legalize digital sports betting is heading to the Senate floor, sparking hopes of bringing online sportsbooks to the state. Nebraska has been widely touted as probably the state with the best shot at legalizing digital sports betting in the US. If constitutional amendment LR 20CA manages to win enough … In February 2025, Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue experienced a modest decline, dropping 4.3% year-over-year to $477.2 million. As this news makes the rounds in gaming circles, it’s only right that the major players in the industry take stock of their performance and chart a path ahead. The numbers show that the digital gaming sector has continued on its upward trajectory, even as retail casinos and sports wagering hit a rough patch … Virginia casinos won a total of $75.2 million from their players in February 2025, which is a new record monthly high since the industry launched in 2023. Of the three commercial casinos, Caesars Virginia in Danville took the biggest share, with a Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) of $31.1 million. This total means that Virginia has earned $13.5 million in taxes, some of which are allocated to host cities, treating problem … The figures from 2024 and the first two months of 2025 show that Atlantic City revenue is down based on previous years. Unsurprisingly, this has coincided with a substantial growth in online casino revenue. The 2024 Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) numbers from all nine Atlantic City casinos show a 1.1% decrease against 2023. In contrast, 2025 got off to a good start, with GRR up 3% in January 2025 compared … Las Vegas kicked off 2025 with a surge in revenue. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Las Vegas revenue in January crossed the $1.43 billion mark. There are many potential causes for this impressive revenue figure. With some speculating this is the result of broader citywide rebound and developments, which may have led to an increased influx of visitors into the state. According to numbers published by the Nevada …
Atlantic City’s 2024 Struggles: Profits Down by 9%
With No Super Bowl Nevada Gaming Revenue Falls 9% Year-on-Year for February
Hawaii Senate Advances Digital Sports Betting Bill
Illinois Considering Proposal to Legalize Online Gambling
Mississippi Moves Digital Sports Betting Bills Back to Senate
New York Reports Six-Month Low on Sports Betting Handle in February
Another Strong Month of iGaming Revenue for New Jersey
Nebraska Digital Sports Bill Progresses to Senate Floor
Pennsylvania Sees Gaming Revenue Decline Year-on-Year in February
Virginia Casinos Hit New Monthly Revenue Record in February
Atlantic City Casinos Struggle as Online Casino Activity Grows
Las Vegas Enjoys Revenue Growth in January 2025
The Ohio sports betting revenue has been making record-breaking headlines since the state legalized online sports betting in 2023. In January 2025, Ohio again surpassed our expectations by recording a sports betting handle of $1.01 billion. This milestone is the highest the state has recorded since 2023 and marks the third time the state’s betting handle surpassed $1 billion. This surge shows how successful the sports betting industry has been … Hawaii might soon be welcoming online sports betting as the digital sports betting bill, House Bill 1308, was passed in the House of Representatives and has now moved to the Senate. Hawaii is one of only two states in the US that hasn’t legalized any form of gambling. If this bill is passed in the Senate, online sports betting in Hawaii will finally be legal, and the state will start … Connecticut’s sports betting industry is set to face a hurdle as the state’s House General Law Committee just introduced Connecticut Senate Bill 1464 (SB 1464), which would impose a maximum wagering limit on sports betting. While this bill is for a completely different purpose, it would be a huge blow to the Connecticut sports betting industry if it’s passed. A cap on sports wagers online could significantly affect the sportsbooks’ … Those hoping for the legalization of sports betting in Georgia will have to wait a bit longer. On March 6th, lawmakers didn’t pass House Resolution 450 and House Bill 686, which were set to legalize Georgia sports betting. The failure to pass this bill and amendment is attributed to a couple of factors. One of the main issues was that the bills were proposed too late. With this state’s legislature … The Massachusetts sports betting industry achieved a record high of $94.4 million in gross gaming receipts in January. The industry also recorded its third-highest monthly handle since legalizing its gambling market in 2023. The $93.6 million sports betting revenues marked a 32.8% increase from the $71.1 million reported in January 2024. This also exceeds the previous high of $75.4 million, which was recorded in November 2024 according to data from … The new year brought varying results for the Pennsylvania iGaming industry. While Pennsylvania gaming revenue continued its upward trajectory, taxable receipts generated from sports betting declined despite higher betting activity in the Keystone State. According to the data published by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, total market revenue for gambling reached $529.1 million, which is a 10.9% increase of last year’s $477.2 million. This, however, wasn’t the case for sports … The Free State may no longer be a free state for online sports betting next year. This after a Maryland lawmaker filed a bill to shut down the thriving Maryland sports betting industry starting January 1, 2026. Maryland Senator Joanne Benson filed Senate Bill 1033 earlier this year in the hopes of shutting down the legal online sports betting market. This marks the second legislative attempt in the country to … Hawaiian sports fans might be able to bet on hometown hero Max Holloway the next time he steps into the Octagon. This came after the state’s House Finance Committee approved a bill legalizing Hawaii sports betting in the Aloha State. If approved, House Bill 1308 would regulate sports wagering operators should they obtain the necessary licensing requirements from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. HB 1308 advanced to the … A Mississippi Bill that would increase the tax rate on casino revenue is making its way to a Full House hearing. This after the Ways and Means Committee approved HB 1881 on Tuesday 25 February in the hope of raising Mississippi casino taxes from 12% to 16%. Ways and Means Committee chairman, Trey Lamar, revealed that this move would allow Mississippi to recoup the millions of dollars lost by not … The story of Indiana’s online casino aspirations just hit a rough patch after House Bill 1432 failed to get a Senate Committee hearing. Following this latest development, the state’s online casino industry potentially faces a long wait until the matter can be presented once again. If HB 1432 had succeeded, it would have paved the way for Indiana residents to legally play at online casinos and allowed the Hoosier Lottery … Things seem to be looking up for fans of New York sports betting. A Senate Committee recently approved SB 2616 seeking to expand sports betting options throughout the Empire State. When this Bill comes into full effect, it will add season-long proposition bets and sports awards wagering to what is already a strong list of betting markets in New York state. The NY sports betting industry has welcomed this development, … The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) reported that January bettor spending at the state’s licensed sportsbooks reached $549 million, dropping 4.1% from December 2024. However, the consistently impressive Tennessee betting revenue and significant year-over-year growth indicate a robust market. This is probably why the reactions following this news have been more measured than concerned. Industry experts say the drop in January’s sports betting handle is not indicative of any particular …
Ohio Records Highest Ever Sports Betting Handle in January 2025
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Passes the House & Moves to Senate
Connecticut Could Limit Sports Betting Wagers As Part of MSIGA Bill
Little Hope for Georgia Legalizing Online Sports Betting in 2025
Massachusetts Breaks Sports Betting Revenue Record in January
Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Up, But Sports Betting Down in January 2025
Maryland Senator Files Bill to Shut Down Sports Betting
Hawaii Moving Forward With Digital Sports Betting Bill
Mississippi Committee Approves Increase in Tax on Casinos
Online Casino Legalization Unlikely in Indiana During 2025
Season-long Props & Awards Betting Could Be Available in New York
Tennessee Sees Sports Wagering Decline in January 2025
The long road to legalize sports betting in Texas has reached a critical point with the recent filing of the sports betting amendment bill, HJR 134. For a very long time, a range of obstacles and bureaucratic issues have prevented Texas from joining the growing list of US states to legalize sports betting. This situation may change soon, thanks to a renewed push that has rallied more support and included … At the latest Senate hearing for Bill SB757 on February 13, 2025, the Minnesota sports betting industry received a massive blow to its bid to become legalized. The Bill failed to rally sufficient support, ending in a 6 – 6 deadlock, and leaving no clear way forward. The last hearing marked the fifth consecutive session where Minnesota lawmakers attempted to legalize sports betting. As the dust settles on another failed … As we head further into 2025, the latest gambling-related news from New Jersey points to a continued positive showing from the Garden State’s iGaming Industry. In January, the New Jersey gambling revenue hit a high of $553.9 million. While this figure represents a nominal 0.9% drop from the January 2024 numbers, it still marks a healthy 6% increase on December figures. Industry sources suggest the drop is due to a … Illinois lawmakers are making their second bid to bring casino gaming online in a move that’s both bold and long overdue. The goal is to get online casinos in Illinois operating legally, and it promises to be an exciting journey. With a state senator and a representative backing this move via two carefully crafted bills, there’s hope that a favorable response is in the pipeline. As the state faces budget … 2025 may still be relatively fresh, but it has surely brought up some interesting igaming-related news. One such report came from Illinois, and January’s Illinois igaming revenue figures are the subject of interest. Sixteen Illinois casinos reported adjusted gross receipts (AGR) of over $143.9 million in January 2025. Compare this with the $118.6 million generated in January 2024 and you’ll spot a massive 21.3% increase. Although this was still lower …
Sports Betting Ammendment HB 134 Filed in Texas
Legal Sports Betting Unlikely to Progress in Minnesota
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Tops $553 Million in January
Illinois Making Another Attempt to Legalize Online Casinos
Illinois Sees AGR Grow 21% Year on Year for January
