National Council on Problem Gambling Leads Annual March Awareness Campaign
The National Council on Problem Gambling led its annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month campaign throughout March 2024, coordinating operator and regulator participation to improve public awareness of gambling harm resources and reduce stigma around help-seeking.
AGA: US Commercial Gaming Revenue Topped $66 Billion in 2023, Third Straight Record Year
The American Gaming Association reported US commercial gaming revenue reached a record in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of record performance, driven by continued expansion of online sports betting and iGaming alongside resilient land-based casino results.
DraftKings Reports Strong Revenue Growth and First Adjusted EBITDA Profitability in 2023
DraftKings reported strong full-year 2023 financial results in early 2024, including significant revenue growth year-over-year and the company's first full-year adjusted EBITDA profitability — a milestone achieved earlier than many industry analysts had projected.
AGA Estimates Record Numbers of Americans Bet on Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
The American Gaming Association released pre-game estimates ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, projecting a record number of Americans would bet on the game — played for the first time in Las Vegas — with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Nevada Casinos Set Annual Revenue Record in 2023 Surpassing $15 Billion
Nevada's licensed casinos reported total gaming revenue exceeding $15 billion in calendar year 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board — the third consecutive annual record for the state and confirmation that Las Vegas's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic had evolved into sustained structural growth.
Flutter Entertainment Begins Primary Trading on New York Stock Exchange
Flutter Entertainment, parent of FanDuel, PokerStars, and Betfair, began primary trading on the New York Stock Exchange on January 29, 2024 under the ticker FLT, while maintaining its existing London Stock Exchange listing.
Michigan Online Casino Market Maintains Strong Growth in 2023
Michigan's online casino (iGaming) market continued to grow in 2023, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board's monthly reports showing consistent revenue across a competitive field of licensed operators. Michigan is the third largest US iGaming market after New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
New Jersey Maintains Position as US Online Casino Market Leader in 2023
New Jersey continued to lead the United States in online casino (iGaming) revenue in 2023, with the state's Division of Gaming Enforcement reporting consistent record monthly totals driven by strong operator performance and continued player adoption of regulated online gambling platforms.
Vermont Becomes Latest US State to Launch Legal Online Sports Betting
Vermont launched legal online sports betting in January 2024, joining the growing roster of US states with regulated mobile wagering through a mobile-only model managed by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery.