Gambling in the USA

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – October 18-24

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5 years ago

October 27, 2021

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated.

Latest News

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has granted Las Vegas-based PlayUp an operational license as an online sports betting operator.

Rush Street Interactive has announced that it is entering the Canadian market with the launch of its social gaming platform CASINO4FUN in Ontario.

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods Resort Casino and DraftKings Inc. announced that online and mobile sports betting and online casino launched in Connecticut after successfully completing the required soft launch testing.

GridRival, a sports betting startup dedicated exclusively to motorsports, has raised $3M in Seed funding. The round was led by KB Partners, the Chicago-based sports-tech fund, with participation from Sharp Alpha Advisors, ESPT Ventures and other sports betting investors and executives including Lloyd Danzig and Benjie Cherniak.

The NFL is spending $6.2 million to help expand programmes to prevent or treat problem gambling across the country. The league is launching a responsible betting initiative aimed at getting fans to set limits on their wagers, understand the risks of betting and know where to get help if things get out of hand.

Skrill USA, the digital wallet from leading specialised payments platform Paysafe, unveiled a major product revamp to make it easier and faster than ever to wager online with iGaming brands.

SGHC Limited, the parent company of global online sports betting and gaming businesses operating Betway, a premier online sports betting brand, and Spin, a multi-brand online casino offering, continued its new market expansion with the addition of a fifth live market in the US as well as a new license in Europe.

Ali “Myth” Kabbani, one of the most recognisable and well-known gaming streamers in the world today, has announced the drop of his first-ever limited edition merchandise collection.

Partnerships

Fubo Sportsbook has become an authorised gaming operator of NASCAR. As partners, Fubo Sportsbook and NASCAR will work together to provide racing fans with a unique and engaging wagering experience.

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced a new official team sponsorship with Socios.com, the leading global blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry.

Scientific Games and OpenBet have entered the newly-legalised market of Connecticut with long-term partner and leading sportsbook operator, FanDuel Group.

PepsiCo and Bally’s Corporation announced an exclusive partnership, naming PepsiCo the official beverage provider at Bally’s casinos and resorts nationwide.

Nuvei Corporation, the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced that BetMGM has chosen Nuvei to provide a seamless payment experience for its players in the US.

The New Hampshire Lottery, DraftKings and Filotimo Casino & Restaurant have teamed up again to expand retail sports betting in New Hampshire. The Manchester-based Filotimo Casino & Restaurant, which houses DraftKings Sportsbook at Filotimo, has opened a sister retail sports betting establishment in Dover under the same name located at 887 Central Avenue in Rollinsford.

New Appointment

Rivalry Corp, an internationally-regulated sports betting and media company, has appointed Kirstine Stewart to its board of directors. The appointment represents a critical step in Rivalry’s continued journey to becoming a global player in regulated online sports betting.

Compliance Updates

Incentive Games wins interim Pennsylvania gaming licence

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4 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Incentive Games has been granted an interim gaming licence in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, effective immediately. The approval allows the B2B supplier to offer its real-money gaming products to licensed operators in the state.

The Pennsylvania approval follows Incentive Games’ licensing in Michigan in 2025, as the company continues to expand across regulated North American markets.

Incentive Games said the Pennsylvania licence gives it access to one of the most established and competitive US iGaming markets, where compliance and player protection requirements are tightly enforced.

Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “Being granted an interim licence in Pennsylvania is a huge achievement for our business and a strong endorsement of our regulatory approach. It strengthens our position in North America and supports our ambition to grow through trusted partnerships in regulated markets. We look forward to working with operators in Pennsylvania to deliver high-quality real-money gaming experiences to their players.”

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Detroit casinos

Detroit Casinos Report $118.87M in April Revenue

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3 days 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

AGS hires three executives to expand slot sales strategy team

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4 days ago

May 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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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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