A new report shows Americans’ gambling opinions are more positive than ever, as both participation and public acceptance reach record levels. The survey, conducted by the American Gaming Association, found that 57 percent of adults reported gambling in the past year, the highest level recorded to date. About 30 percent visited a physical casino, while 21 percent placed a sports bet. The survey also highlighted growing public acceptance. Ninety percent of respondents said casino gambling is acceptable for themselves or others, and 62 percent said it was personally acceptable. Casino visitation has surged as well, with roughly 53 percent of…

The American Gaming Association has released an updated version of its Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Guide, designed to help casinos and gaming operators strengthen their defenses against financial crimes. The new edition reflects changes in technology, evolving criminal tactics, and updated regulatory expectations across the gaming sector. The latest guide places greater emphasis on Know Your Customer procedures and more detailed guidance for filing Suspicious Activity Reports. A major addition is a comprehensive section on risk assessments, giving operators a clearer framework for identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating potential exposure to money laundering. The guide also expands its focus…

Our friends at the American Gaming Association (AGA) have released their new Super Bowl betting estimates for Americans. With so many states now regulating sports bets, expectations are at an all time high, with an anticipated $1.39 billion legal wagers on the 2025 game. And this is while the industry is experiencing continued expansion and enthusiasm. Support for legal sports betting in the United States is still growing. The AGA’s 2024 American Attitudes Survey shows that 75% of Americans back legal sports betting in their state, and 90% see it as acceptable entertainment. Since the Supreme Court overturned PASPA in…

Commercial US gaming revenue continued its slow growth during the first quarter of this year, but still managed to expand by a healthy margin compared to the same time last year. This according to data compiled by the American Gaming Association from state regulatory disclosures. The industry realized year-over-year growth across both land-based and online gaming, though at slower rates than in the recent past. The numbers shows that combined US gaming revenue from commercially operated land-based casinos, sports betting and iGaming increased by 5.6% year-over-year, reaching nearly $17.7 billion for the first quarter. It was also the 13th consecutive…

Last year, commercial US gambling was able to top $60 billion for the first time ever. That shatters the previous figure of $53 billion set just a year earlier. The information was accumulated and reported by the Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracking at the American Gaming Association. The actual total for 2023 was $60.4 billion, which came largely from sports betting and online gambling. Both sectors reported single-quarter highs, However, land based gambling at casinos, poker rooms, and sports books still accounted for over 80% of the total revenue. While it’s encouraging to see online games continue to grow as a…

The National Basketball Association has joined our friends at the American Gaming Association and their Have A Game Plan: Bet Responsibly public service campaign. Through the partnership, the NBA and AGA will educate basketball fans on the fundamentals of responsible sports wagering by providing turnkey resources for use by the league’s 30 teams.  Campaign content will include in-venue, broadcast, digital and social media promotion. Launched in 2019, AGA’s Bet Responsibly campaign unites the sports betting ecosystem around a common consumer education platform, focusing on the four principles of responsible wagering for those who choose to bet: Set a budget and…