Gambling in the USA

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – July 6-12

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6 years ago

July 14, 2020

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week at the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.

Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which includes new partnerships, new approvals and new launchings. Read on and get updated.

Latest News

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has begun accepting internet gaming and internet sports betting license applications from commercial casinos and tribes in Michigan. The MGCB also began to accept vendor registration applications from firms supporting the operators and suppliers.

California tribal leaders have received a small victory when a state Superior Court judge ruled to offer a 90-day extension in their attempts to obtain the signatures required to see their regulated sports betting proposal earn a slot on the 2022 ballot.

Bitcoin Investor, Brock Pierce has announced his candidacy for President of the United States, running as an Independent in the 2020 Presidential election. Pierce is currently the Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation.

Station Casinos has announced that Richard J. Haskins, president of Red Rock Resorts and Station Casinos, died Saturday, July 4 in a watercraft accident while vacationing in Michigan. The company released a statement saying the board of directors expects to make further announcements regarding its plan of succession in the coming days.

Partnerships

Major League Baseball team Detroit Tigers have entered into a new multi-year partnership with sportsbook operator PointsBet to enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement at Comerica Park.

Slovenian multi-player specialist Spintec Gaming Technology and Dynamic Gaming Solutions have entered into a long-term distribution deal for North America. The partnership will help Spintec offer its products to new customers in new territories.

Online gambling operator 888 has extended its exclusive iGaming contract with the Delaware Lottery for a further two years. 888 has powered the state’s iGaming platform since 2013.

FanDuel Group and Pat McAfee Inc. have announced a broader extension of their relationship, designating FanDuel the full category exclusive sports betting, daily fantasy sports, casino and horse racing provider for Pat McAfee Inc.

BRK Inc. has announced that it will co-sponsor the Invitational round of Balance Gaming eSports tournament, “Pros vs Joes.” The sponsorship will help to promote and spur awareness of the BRK Gen2 platform in the exciting industry vertical of eSports.

Caesars-Eldorado Merger

Nevada gaming regulators have decided to review the merger between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment on July 8. Regulators in Indiana and New Jersey are, too, yet to vote on the deal. Their boards have scheduled meetings on July 10 and July 15, respectively.

New Launchings

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has launched its next-generation bartop hardware, the PeakBarTop cabinet. The cabinet includes a 23-inch curved, full-HD display, a front-mounted ticket printer and an embedded card reader.

New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), in collaboration with Yellowbrick, has launched Gaming and Esports Industry Essentials, a programme designed to explore the expansive and lucrative world of gaming and esports.

New Approvals

International Game Technology’s (IGT) video gaming terminals, CrystalDual 27 and CrystalSlant, have received approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to be added in qualified truck stop locations throughout the State.

Compliance

The Bolivian Gambling Control Authority (AJ) has proposed a new amendment to Law 060 on Lottery and Gambling to include new verticals such as online gaming. At the recent 2020 Initial Public Accountability Hearing, AJ Executive Director Juan Carlos Antonio Abrego presented the proposal to update the gambling regulation and make way for a better and more complete industry, with enhanced transparency and modernised options.

Detroit casinos

Detroit Casinos Report $118.87M in April Revenue

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11 hours ago

May 15, 2026

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Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $118.87 million in aggregate revenue (AGR) for April 2026. Table games and slots generated $118.03 million, while retail sports betting produced $837,397 in qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR).

April market shares were:

• MGM, 49%

• MotorCity, 29%

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 22%

Table Games and Slot Revenue

April 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 7.8% compared with April 2025 and 5.8% from March 2026. For the period January 1 through April 30, revenue was up by 1.4% year-over-year.

Casino-level results compared with April 2025 were:

• MGM: up 14.3% to $58.42 million

• MotorCity: up 3.2% to $34.13 million

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: up 0.8% to $25.48 million

The casinos paid $9.6 million in state gaming taxes in April, compared with $8.9 million in April 2025. They also reported submitting $14.0 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

Retail Sports Betting Revenue

Detroit casinos reported $8.74 million in total retail sports betting handle for April. Total gross receipts were $868,546. QAGR increased by $520,859 from April 2025 and 3.3% from March 2026.

April QAGR by casino:

• MGM: $78,681

• MotorCity: $234,997

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $523,719

The casinos paid $31,654 in state taxes and submitted $38,688 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on April retail sports betting activity.

Fantasy Contests

For March 2026, fantasy contest operators reported $448,069 in adjusted revenues and paid $37,638 in taxes.

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AGS hires three executives to expand slot sales strategy team

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1 day ago

May 14, 2026

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AGS has appointed three gaming executives to expand its commercial slot sales strategy and operations team. John McColl joins as Senior Director of Slot Sales Strategy, Mark Morton as Vice President of Slot Sales Strategy, and Loren Rosenberg as Vice President of Commercial Slot Strategy & Operations.

“These hires represent a significant step forward in building a best-in-class commercial organization,” said Jackosn Floyd, Vice President of Slots at AGS. “John, Mark, and Loren have each demonstrated an ability to translate strategy into measurable results, and their leadership will help the team sharpen our focus on performance, efficiency, and delivering greater value across our slot portfolio.”

McColl will lead sales strategy and commercial opportunity, with a focus on expanding market share and driving revenue growth. AGS said he will build a data-driven approach to mapping the company’s total addressable market (TAM) to identify new opportunities. McColl has more than 30 years of experience across casino operations, gaming technology, and enterprise B2B sales, including roles at Gaming Analytics, Scientific Games / Bally Technologies, and Harrah’s Entertainment.

Morton will focus on customer synergy and strategic alignment, streamlining internal sales processes, and expanding enterprise sales opportunities, according to the company. He previously served as Senior Vice President at Marker Trax and Koin, where AGS said he led commercial strategy, pricing, and enterprise contract execution with operators including Boyd Gaming, Golden Entertainment, and Penn National.

Rosenberg will oversee commercial strategy and operations, with responsibility for maximizing value across AGS’ product portfolio and supporting commercial expansion. He brings nearly 20 years of experience across product, commercial and enterprise strategy roles, including senior leadership positions at Aristocrat and Everi. Rosenberg began his career at WMS, later acquired by Scientific Games, and has held roles across operations, strategy and commercial functions.

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Plaza Hotel & Casino sets $250,000 Super Bingo event for July 3-5

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1 week ago

May 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Downtown Las Vegas property says the July Super Bingo will be its largest prize purse to date, with sessions on July 4-5.

Plaza Hotel & Casino will stage a $250,000 “Super Bingo” event in Las Vegas July 3-5, positioning it as a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The operator said the prize pool is the largest in the series’ history.

“The Plaza will be celebrating its 55th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of our great country in July, so it is only fitting that we make our Super Bingo event that month our biggest and best ever,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Our Super Bingo events have always drawn a packed crowd to our convention space, and we anticipate the July event to sell out quickly.”

According to the Plaza, Super Bingo draws nearly 1,000 attendees, including visitors traveling from Hawaii and Canada. For the July edition, bingo-only registration is set at $250 per person for gameplay on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The Plaza is also offering an optional five-night hotel package priced at $200 per person, with no resort fee, for check-in July 2 and check-out July 6.

The Plaza outlined the payout structure as 20 games paying $1,999 each day, plus a daily “super coverall” of $60,000, second place of $15,000, and third place of $10,020. The casino said prizes will be paid in cash and players must be present to win.

Outside of the special event, the Plaza said its bingo room runs six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located two floors above the main casino.

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