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Q1 2024 Commercial Gaming Revenue Sets New Quarterly High, Marks 13th Straight Month of Industry Growth

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AGA State of the States Report Shows Record $14.67 Billion in 2023 Commercial Industry Tax Contributions.

U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached a quarterly record of $17.67 billion in Q1 2024, the industry’s 13th consecutive quarter of growth, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The quarter was punctuated by March revenue of $6.09 billion, the industry’s second-highest grossing month ever.

 

 

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“While gaming’s momentum remains strong, 2024 will be the new baseline for future growth after several years of sports betting legalization and post-pandemic consumer shifts,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “Gaming’s continued growth relies on maintaining our commitment to innovation and responsibility.”

Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker Highlights

Across the country, 11 state gaming markets set new quarterly revenue records, including Pennsylvania and New York, two of the nation’s largest commercial gaming markets.

Both retail and online gaming saw annual growth in Q1 2024, though at slower rates than in previous quarters. Retail gaming accounted for 70.7 percent of total revenue while online gaming represented its largest share ever, 29.3 percent. Looking closer at each sector:

  • Traditional Gaming: Traditional brick-and-mortar casino gaming generated quarterly revenue of $12.34 billion, a modest increase of 0.3 percent year-over-year that was hampered by severe January weather in regional gaming markets nationwide.
  • Legal Sports Betting: Americans wagered a first-quarter record $36.86 billion on sports in Q1, generating $3.33 billion in quarterly revenue (+22.0% year-over-year). The growth compared to Q1 2023 was in part driven by new market launches in Kentucky, Maine, North Carolina and Vermont.
  • iGaming: iGaming grossed an all-time high of $1.98 billion in Q1, a 26.1 percent year-over-year increase bolstered by Rhode Island’s iGaming market launch in March.

State of the States 2024

The AGA also released its annual State of the States report today, which provides the definitive state-by-state economic and regulatory analysis of U.S. commercial gaming in 2023 for policymakers, gaming stakeholders and industry observers.

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State of the States 2024 details the record $14.67 billion in direct gaming tax revenue paid to state and local governments by commercial gaming operators in 2023—up 9.7 percent from 2022. This does not include the billions more paid in income, sales or other taxes.

“As gaming expands, more communities than ever are benefiting,” continued Miller. “We are proud to create jobs across the country, provide world-class entertainment experiences that offer safe alternatives to the pervasive illegal gambling market, and generate tax revenue to support critical public projects.”

 

Background

  • AGA’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker provides state-by-state and cumulative insight into the U.S. commercial gaming industry’s financial performance based on state revenue reports. This issue highlights Q1 2024 results.
  • 37 states and the District of Columbia featured operational commercial gaming markets in Q1 2024, including casino gaming, sports betting and iGaming.
  • AGA’s State of Play Map charts gaming’s economic impact, industry regulations and casino locations on a state-by-state basis for both the commercial and tribal gaming sectors.

 

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Christian Graffigna Director of EGT Argentina

EGT’s participation in SAGSE Latam 2025 to boost the company’s expansion in the region

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EGT is excitedly awaiting its participation in this year’s SAGSE Latam. “We have prepared a very strong selection of products that I am confident our guests will highly appreciate. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit us on March 19th and 20th and learn more about our fascinating offerings,” said Christian Graffigna, Director of EGT Argentina.

Among the bestseller solutions on display will be the General Series slot cabinets. Including stunning outlooks with frameless HD displays and numerous ergonomic features for maximum comfort during play, these machines will certainly attract visitors’ attention. The VIP models will further enrich the player experience thanks to the comfortable multimedia chairs, providing full control over the main game functions.

The attendees will also be able to see and test some of the most successful jackpot products from EGT’s portfolio. Among them will be the absolute bestseller Bell Link with its 2 multigames Bell Link 1 and 2, as well as Bell Link Boost. They will present a perfect blend of brand-new games and some of the company’s most popular slot titles, which in combination with the well-known jackpot will offer players attractive bonuses and great entertainment. The option to connect their highest Grand and Major levels with Gods & Kings Link will add even more thrill to the game.

The Asian-themed Sheng Sheng Bu Xi jackpot and the General Series multigames will complement the slot variety at the booth.

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Featuring 6 HD touchscreen monitors, the G R6 C roulette from the company’s ETG portfolio will also demonstrate to the guests its eye-catching outlook and enormous flexibility, allowing the addition of American roulette.

“SAGSE Latam is among the most important and authoritative exhibitions in the industry,” commented Mr. Graffigna. “I am confident that our participation in it will help us expand and strengthen our presence in the region and Argentina in particular, providing us with the opportunity to meet with local key players. We will be waiting for them at booth 154 to show them how we can further improve their business performance with our high-potential innovative developments.”

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Evoplay gives a seasonal twist to popular fishing series in The Easter Catch

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has reimagined one of its most popular fishing-themed slots The Greatest Catch with latest seasonal release The Easter Catch.

Keeping the original’s well-loved mechanics, this special edition introduces a fresh Easter-themed design, adding a seasonal feel while delivering the same exciting gameplay.

Played on a 5×3 reel layout with 10 paylines, the game introduces bonus symbols, which can land anywhere in the base game.

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Three or more scatters activate the Free Spins feature, awarding 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins, depending on the number of triggers.

During Free Spins, Wild symbols substitute for all others and activate buoys on the progress bar. For every four buoys collected, 10 additional Free Spins are awarded, increasing the Fishing feature multiplier by x2 for the first four buoys, x3 for the second set, and x10 for the third.

The Fishing feature triggers when both Wilds and Fish symbols land on the reels, with Wilds collecting all fish values and adding them to the total win.

If a Wild lands without fish, the Dynamite feature may activate, replacing up to six random symbols with fish for extra winning opportunities.

Players can instantly access Free Spins with the Bonus Buy option, selecting between 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins for a direct route to the game’s key features.

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Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “With The Easter Catch, we wanted to bring a fresh, celebrational twist to one of our most popular titles while keeping the gameplay that players love.

“At Evoplay, we’re always looking for ways to refresh our portfolio with creative themes, and this Easter edition is the perfect way to celebrate the season while delivering the same great features that made the original a hit.”

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RG24seven Virtual Training Collaborates with AI Experts to Expand Responsible Gaming Courses

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RG24seven Virtual Training, the industry-leading and free video-based training platform for Tribal and commercial gaming employees, is pleased to offer an exclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) course presented by Better Change and Mindway AI. The course was first announced during the premiere episode of TALK 24 highlighting the future of AI in Responsible Gaming. The new course will introduce gambling industry employees to the role AI can play in Responsible Gaming initiatives and the gambling industry as a whole.

Wendy Anderson, CEO of RG24seven Virtual Training, said, “Our new AI course aims to enhance RG24seven’s existing Responsible Gaming and Safer Gambling content, introducing new perspectives and insight that align with the latest developments in the field. As part of the fast-growing software company operating science-based solutions, Niamh Gallagher from Mindway AI, presents these courses with a deep understanding of AI.”

Gallagher added, “Promoting responsible gambling is a shared responsibility; our commitment to this training is rooted in collaboration. The gaming industry must be aware of the ethical responsibilities that come with the advancements in AI and ensure that it is used transparently, with clear and ethical guidelines in place to support Responsible Gambling behaviors. Simply taking this course helps gaming employees understand the basics of AI and the critical role it can play when used responsibly.”

Victoria Reed, CEO of Better Change and Strategic Advisor for RG24seven, concluded, “The future of AI in the gaming industry is still being written. It’s not just about the technology itself but it’s about how we choose to use it. AI in the hands of people who are committed to ethics and responsibility, has the potential to be a game-changer for player protection and industry integrity. It’s a future we’re working hard to build and it’s one we believe will benefit everyone involved, which is why we are proud to offer this new course in both the U.S. and the U.K.”

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