Kansas 35th State with Regulated Sports Betting

It’s official! Regulated sports betting has come to Kansas, making them the 35th state to pass legislation to legalize the activity. Industry insiders believe that Kansas sports betting will be up and running in time for this years NFL season. The Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, run by Penn National Gaming, say they plan to launch retail and mobile sports betting the first day they are legally permitted. Governor Laura Kelly signed the bill into law which found her desk just last month. The activity is expected to generate over $40 million within 5 years, and 80% of that revenue…

American Gambling Revenue Hits All-Time Record

The month of March just set a new all-time American gambling revenue record, bringing in $5.31 billion from slot machines, table games, sports betting and even online gambling! This brings the first quarter nationwide revenue totals for the first quarter of this year to over $14.3 billion, just short of the single-quarter revenue record set in the fourth quarter of last year. March revenue was up 18.5% from the same time last year, when most casinos were operating at or near full capacity. The first quarter of 2022 saw gaming revenue accelerated almost 29% from last year and 34% when…

Expansion of Gambling Benefits in the US

The gambling industry is expanding rapidly in the United States, and with good reason. The benefits of expansion of gambling are clear: more jobs, increased economic growth, and more tax revenue for states and localities. This is not just a physical expansion, though, as there are more and more virtual casinos being made available to utilize throughout the country. Indeed, the gambling industry has opened up within a number of states in recent years, with the decision to legalize the activity, therefore allowing punters to access sites whenever they want! In this blog post, we will explore these benefits in…

Hard Rock Bristol First Casino in Virginia

The Virginia Lottery Board has issued the Hard Rock Bristol a license to operator the first casino in the state. This following a review of their application materials, a background investigation, and a 7-0 vote. Board Chairman Ferhan Hamid stated “Since enacted by the 2020 General Assembly, the Board’s priority for casino gaming in the Commonwealth is that it be conducted with integrity and in a responsible manner. Today’s approval reflects the confidence we have in the rigorous and conscientious review conducted by Virginia Lottery staff.” “The Virginia Lottery has worked diligently for two years to build the appropriate regulatory…

The New & Expanded Caesars Rewards Program

The Caesars Rewards Program is now offering more ways than ever to earn Tier Status points with the new and improved Caesars Rewards Visa card, in partnership with Bread Financial. For the first time, new and existing Caesars Rewards members will earn not just Reward Credits but also have the opportunity to raise their Tier Status with every purchase made using their Caesars Rewards Visa card. “Caesars Rewards is the largest loyalty program in the industry, and we continue to challenge ourselves to find new ways to reward our members and help get them the best offers and rewards in…

Mistakes To Avoid While Placing Bets For The First Time

You can earn a significant amount of money when you’re mindful of the right approach of getting started with online casino games. These games allows placing bets while sitting at home without having to go to a traditional brick-and-mortar casino. However, make sure to be mindful of certain things if you truly want to make the most out of your betting journey. This is to ensure that you get to maximize the returns you get out of the hard-earned money you place as wagers. That being said, let’s get started with this article that discusses several handy ways to avoid…