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…

Now we know. , and now the American Gaming Association has the data. Even with expanded gambling across the country, illegal American betting has not slowed down. Right now, folks in the United States are placing half a trillion dollars a year with offshore online sites, unregulated gaming machines, and even the neighborhood bookie. This according to a new report from the American Gaming Association. That report making gambling headlines showed that unregulated American betting robs state governments of $13.3 billion in tax revenue annually, nearly $2.5 billion more than legal operators generated in 2021 ($11.7 billion). It also costs…

Voters across America have made their decisions on gambling expansion in their states. They went to the polls in Colorado, Nebraska, and Virginia to approve expanded casino gaming. Meanwhile, residents of Louisiana, Maryland, and South Dakota approved ballot measures to legalizing sports betting. With those results, more Americans have welcomed gaming and entertainment to their communities that will also provide new jobs and tax revenue. Some form of legal gaming is currently authorized in 44 states, and 45% of American adults live in states that provide the safeguards of a legal, regulated sports betting market. Our friends at the American…