Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 15-21
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week at the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.
Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which includes new deals, new investments, donations and revenue estimations. Read on and get updated.
New Deals
ROAR Digital has entered into a long-term partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and become the Tribes’ exclusive sports betting partner. Under the long-term agreement, ROAR Digital will open a BetMGM Sportsbook at Spirit Mountain Casino this year.
Pearl River Resort has selected Konami Gaming’s award-winning SYNKROS casino management system to replace an existing system at its Bok Homa Casino in Sandersville, MS.
With the launch of SYNKROS at Bok Homa Casino, guests can enjoy seamless loyalty rewards across every Pearl River Resort gaming destination, including Silver Star Hotel & Casino and Golden Moon Hotel & Casino in Choctaw, MS.
New Investments
Private equity firm Bootstrap Ventures has invested $1 Million in Perpetual Media’s consumer behaviour driven advertising platform, Perpetual TV.
Following their official private equity firm announcement, Bootstrap Ventures began their first strategic investment. After reviewing the opportunity, executive team and capabilities of Perpetual Media, Founder Dennis Rogers recognised the ability Perpetual Media has to disrupt the marketing space.
New Launchings
Sky Ute Casino Resort has launched Sky Ute SportsBook, a new mobile sports betting app. The new app allows anyone, 21 years old or older, in the state of Colorado to place bets on most popular American sports events, including football, basketball, baseball, golf, NASCAR and most college sports.
Wisconsin Lottery has started midday drawings. The lottery will hold draws for three of its games twice a day. The state’s Pick 3, Pick 4, and All-or-Nothing games will all add new midday draws. Until now, they have only had evening drawings.
Revenue Estimations
According to an estimate by PlayPennsylvania, the revenue from retail and online sportsbooks in Pennsylvania has risen in May, but lost out on about $275 million in potential bets. Also, the gamblers turned to online casinos and poker rooms in record numbers.
According to a new analysis by PlayMichigan, the closure of 26 casinos in Michigan has cost the state and local governments nearly $100 million in tax revenue during the first three months of the shutdowns.
As Michigan moves towards reopening its casinos, PlayMichigan’s analysis shows how much revenue has been lost over the last three months.
Financial Report
GAN Limited has updated the market following the publication on June 16 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) of Internet gaming and Internet sports betting financial information for May 2020 in Pennsylvania.
Internet Gaming Win was $55.8 million in May, reflecting an increase of 29.7% from the prior sequential month. Total Internet Sports Wagering Handle was approximately $77.5 million, up 68.4% from the prior sequential month. Internet Sports Wagering Gross Revenues (after payouts) in May were $5.9 million, compares to $3.2 million in April.
Donations
Sycuan Casino Resort has donated $5000 to the La Mesa Business Disaster Recovery Fund. The donation was in support of small businesses that were affected by looting and property damage stemming from recent riots in La Mesa.
The East County Chamber of Commerce Foundation is spearheading this relief fund to help rebuild the La Mesa community.
Safety Measures
To enable social distancing, Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company is going to expand the floorplan of their gaming centres. Simplicity announced that it has received multiple proposals from commercial property owners to open 8000 to 12,000 sq. ft. esports gaming centres.
Gambling in the USA
Fanatics Betting and Gaming, Boyd Gaming Announce Missouri Partnership

Fanatics Sportsbook Plans To Launch Online Statewide, Open Retail Sportsbooks Serving Kansas City and St. Louis Markets –
Today, Fanatics Betting and Gaming announced that it is partnering with Boyd Gaming Corporation in the state of Missouri.
Under the terms of their multi-year agreement, Fanatics Sportsbook will operate mobile sports betting under Boyd’s sports betting license in Missouri. The companies will open Fanatics-branded retail sportsbooks at Boyd’s Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City and Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa St. Charles, located near St. Louis. Fanatics plans to launch its online and retail betting products with the debut of regulated sports wagering in Missouri this December, contingent upon receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
Upon launching this December, sports fans across Missouri will be able to download the Fanatics Sportsbook on iOS and Android and begin their Fanatics experience. Winning Hits Different in Missouri on Fanatics Sportsbook with up to 10% FanCash back on every bet, win or lose; Fair Play injury protection; and events and experiences that only Fanatics can pull off.
The Fanatics Sportsbook retail locations at the two Ameristar casinos in Missouri will cater to guests looking to enjoy the ultimate sportsbook experience, offering legal betting markets for all major sports including professional and college football, basketball, hockey, baseball, tennis, soccer, golf, MMA, boxing and more. All development and trading of sports betting markets will be done in-house by Fanatics.
For more news and information on the pending launch of legal sports betting in the state of Missouri, follow the Fanatics Sportsbook social channels on X @FanaticsBook and on Instagram @FanaticsSportsbook.
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NYC Mayoral Front-runner Zohran Mamdani Says He Won’t Oppose Casino Development

As a state lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani generally opposed plans to open full-scale casinos in New York City. In June, when he walked past a billboard showing betting markets for the city mayor’s race, he even quipped that “gambling is haram,” an Arabic word meaning forbidden.
But on Wednesday, Mr. Mamdani said that he did not intend to use his newfound political clout as the Democratic mayoral nominee and the race’s front-runner to try to stop the arrival of casinos that are widely considered a fait accompli.
Speaking alongside the leader of a union pushing the gambling expansion, Mr. Mamdani told reporters that while he still had doubts about the casinos backed by corporate giants, he respected the views of state voters who had approved the downstate gambling expansion more than a decade ago.
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Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau Reports Increase in Online Gambling Complaints

According to research from Better Business Bureau (BBB), the illegal online gambling market is nearly four times bigger than the legal online gambling industry; $402 billion to $103 billion (estimates from Researchandmarkets.com and the American Gaming Association, respectively).
The BBB says it has received almost 200 scam reports and more than 10,000 business complaints related to online gambling and gaming since 2022. Some scam reports involved theft, while complaints showed a pattern of unclear terms and consumer misunderstandings. In some cases, consumers lost tens of thousands of dollars.
Here are some common questions with answers from the BBB regarding online gambling:
What red flags should I look out for if using gambling or gaming services?
Big promises around payouts and tempting ads without details are common. Many people aren’t aware the people they are dealing with are in countries overseas. People should also be leery of sweepstakes-style games, payment through cryptocurrency and typos in names.
How can I avoid issues with gambling or gaming companies?
Read your state and provincial laws. There are many different laws for online gambling, depending on where you live.
Check for proper licensure. Even if your state allows gambling, it may have a limited list of allowed websites. Check with your state’s gaming agency to see who is licensed.
Read the fine print. The reality of how winning and withdrawal works may be different than your first impression on a website. Check out the details of a specific service and fully understand how they work before sending them any money.
Even legitimate websites may freeze winnings. There are many reasons why a casino or sportsbook might freeze winnings, even if the money is rightfully yours. Know what actions to take if your account is frozen.
Visit BBB.org to check out a business or register a complaint and BBB.org/ScamTracker to report a scam.
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