Colorado sports betting returns show promise
Colorado sportsbooks again capitalized on interest in nontraditional sports to produce modest gains in June, but the uptick will likely pale in...
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AGA releases new report on Michigan casinos
With Michigan’s commercial casinos beginning to reopen, the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) shared its newly released report Casinos & Communities: Michigan. The report—completed prior...
Responsible Gambling Collaborative releases study
The Responsible Gambling Collaborative (RG Collaborative) announced new effectiveness principles for fostering responsible gambling and preventing problem gambling, as well as a...
Casino operators to watch in 2020
A lot of “Best Of” lists cross my desk this time of year, most of which concentrate solely on events, trends, products,...
CNIGA reports 5 percent growth for tribal enterprise revenue in 2015
Steve Stallings, newly elected chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), discussed the good news, as well as the challenges...
Hotel stays are back on consumers’ minds, but with caveats
Following a long stretch of stay-at-home orders, consumers are eager to get out and travel according to a new research study from...
COVID deals the casino industry a very bad hand
Gaming industry continues to lose amid coronavirus pandemic A recent survey of gaming and hospitality industry decision makers regarding coronavirus-related issues showed...
Casino look to reinforce the safety net
Gaming operators and product vendors continue to expand security and surveillance capabilities, as these case studies show OPERATOR CASE STUDY Picturing productivity...
Coloradans crazy for casino reopenings
Colorado casinos could reopen as soon as mid-June, and players are eager to return to land-based gaming in The Centennial State, according...
New Jersey sportsbooks fall $370 million short of expectations while online casinos help steady industry
New Jersey’s retail and online sportsbooks took in a third of the expected handle in March, while online casinos and poker rooms...
The midwest hold a lot of promise for sports betting
For the most part, the expansion of sports betting within the U.S. since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection...
Communication and contract tracing ease hospitality employee COVID fears
Recent surveys found that nearly nine in 10 U.S. employees (86 percent) believe their employer has an “obligation” to notify employees who...
Online gaming revs still going strong in N.J.
Although the rapid growth of New Jersey-based online casinos and poker cooled a bit last month—combining to generate $84.9 million in revenue,...
More than 33 Million Americans to bet on NFL season
Approximately 13 percent of American adults plan to bet on National Football League (NFL) games this year despite lower enthusiasm from fans...
Coronavirus-mandated closings of tribal casinos cost U.S. economy $13.1B, according to study
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has had a shattering economic impact on a wide number of industries, tribal gaming included. All told,...
New study predicts 33 million will bet on NFL games this year
Approximately 13 percent of American adults plan to bet on National Football League (NFL) games this year despite less enthusiasm from fans...
Casino and gaming boards showing grace under pressure
COVID-19 is just one of the many factors currently pressuring gaming industry corporate governance; fortunately, some company boards have risen to the...
Commercial gaming revenue rose 6.3 percent from September to October
The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker features monthly and year-to-date gross gaming revenue (GGR) at a state and national...
A record 26 million Americans will wager on Super Bowl LIV
Approximately 3 million more American adults say they will wager on this year’s Super Bowl than last year, according to new data...
Cancellations weigh on future of Pennsylvania sportsbooks
A busy February pushed Pennsylvania’s retail and online sportsbooks past $2 billion in wagers since the industry was launched. But with every...
ICE London casino trade show continued to attract international gaming operators & suppliers
There is no sign of slippage when it comes to the ongoing expansion of ICE London, the premiere UK-based international gaming industry...
Some casino regions rebounding strong from COVID
Few would argue that the gaming industry financially took it in the teeth during the first weeks and months of the COVID-19...
Fast track for casino industry industry coronavirus recovery
Business recovery from COVID-19 may come sooner than expected, according to an ongoing survey of gaming and hospitality industry professionals A recent...
Pennsylvania sportsbooks surge with return of major sports
Pennsylvania’s sportsbook capitalized on the return of major sports to nearly double the handle from June to July, and the state’s online...
Some slot machines only perform better with age
Each month at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, we publish a Cabinet Performance Report utilizing the EILERS-FANTINI Central Game Performance Database (GPD). The...