Ellmount Group

Ellmount Group, which counts the CasinoRoom.com and HighRoller.com igaming brands as past of its stable, has appointed Mery Blomqvist as chief marketing officer.

Brought onboard to spearhead the group’s global marketing efforts, the Stockholm headquartered firm asserted that the recruitment come amid a quest to “become the number one casual light online entertainers in the industry”.

Blomqvist stated: “Ellmount is a great company, with strong values, an inspired vision, and first-class product. I am super excited to be joining the group at a very exciting time, where we are looking to level up and expand our brands’ presence in what has always been a fast-moving industry.

“Success in this industry results from many variables, and as Claes mentioned, many of these have been addressed, and more improvements are on the way. But, complacency is the enemy of progress, so we shall not be resting on our laurels.

“Looking forward, not only will we be bringing more players to the brands, but we shall also be bringing light online entertainment to the forefront of a wide and varied range of customers’ minds. Where we lead, others will follow.”

Scientific Games

Scientific Games has appointed Glen Saville as its new senior director of global trading, joining from NZ TAB andtaking over the position from Benjie Cherniak.

Based in Las Vegas, Saville will be responsible for growing Scientific Games’ global trading business; overseeing Don Best Sports and the company’s European operations as it strives offer a seamless, industry-leading service.

Keith O’Loughlin, SVP Sportsbook at Scientific Games Digital, welcomed the appointment, saying: “Firstly, I would like to extend my extreme appreciation to Benjie for his contribution and wish him well in his future endeavors. We’re excited to unveil the arrival of Glen, who will prove to be an invaluable asset in our ambitions to drive forward our global trading service.

“With a background of working for major sportsbooks, his operator experience will undoubtedly sharpen our business delivery to a new level that will hugely benefit our global customer network. I’m delighted to welcome Glen to the team and begin 2021 in such a positive manner.”

SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory

SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory has announced the appointment of Randall Boe, who has an extensive background across sports and entertainment, as a senior advisor.

Boe, who most recently served as the commissioner and CEO of the Arena Football League, will work closely with president Dan Bravato and the advisory’s managing directors to help advise its client roster.

“I’m very excited to join SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory. I’ve been lucky during my career to have been able to work with some of the most innovative thinkers in sports, technology and media and SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory is at the forefront of some of the most interesting and exciting developments in sports,” Boe noted.

“I think this will be a great match and it will be exciting to explore some of the challenges and opportunities facing sports with Dan and his talented team.”

Sazka Group

Brent Hoberman has become the latest business figurehead to join the ‘UK advisory board’ for Sazka Group, providing support and guidance to Sir Keith Mills’ bid team competing to win the Fourth National Lottery Licence.

Hoberman will advise the company’s bid team on tech innovation and customer experience, aiming to revamp the National Lottery for modern audiences.

“Brent’s expertise and entrepreneurial mindset will help us in our efforts to overhaul The National Lottery’s approach to digital innovation, ensuring that this institution is future-proofed so it can quickly integrate new technologies.

“With Brent on board, Sazka Group will be a proactive operator that embraces technology to improve the digital experience, while always safeguarding players,” said Mills.

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With the college football season getting underway on August 26 when Notre Dame triumphed 42-3 over Navy, its NFL counterpart will follow suit on Thursday (September 7) as the Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs take to their Arrowhead Stadium home versus the Detroit Lions.

Subsequently, the Garden State’s Office of the Attorney General, Division of Gaming Enforcement, and Division of Consumer Affairs have reminded locals of the necessity of avoiding illegal entities when wagering, or engaging in fantasy sports, related to each.

“We know that the start of football season brings with it an uptick in sports betting and fantasy sports participation, and we want everyone to enjoy these activities safely and securely,” commented First Assistant Attorney General Lyndsay Ruotolo. 

“Sportsbooks and daily fantasy sites licensed and authorised to operate in New Jersey are subject to nation-leading consumer safeguards against fraud, identity theft, and unscrupulous actors; however, illegal sites have none of these protections. 

“This season, we urge fans to stick with regulated websites to avoid scams and bogus offers. And for those who may need help with a gambling problem, know that help is available.”

Using authorised operators, the aforementioned authorities warned, is the only way to ensure that business is being conducted under regulatory oversight and abiding by the laws that protect consumers against fraud, deceit, and other illegal conduct.

“The problems with illegal sportsbooks are numerous,” said DGE Director David Rebuck. “They lack oversight to ensure customers are actually paid what they won as well as security protocols to safeguard sensitive personal and financial information, like social security numbers and bank data.”

The state has also reminded consumers that unregulated, illegal sportsbooks and fantasy sports sites may lack operational and financial controls, proper and timely payment processing, dispute resolution processes, transparent ownership; and anti-money laundering controls.

In addition, a series of further warnings regarding illegal options have also been issued, with these including deposits and payments being accepted in crypto, offerings bets or unapproved political contests, charging fees for processing deposits or withdrawals, advertising bonuses and promotions that seem too good to be true and operating without .com or using a domain from outside the US.

“For many fantasy sports participants, the start of the football season is an especially exciting opportunity to test their knowledge of the players and the game by drafting and managing their own virtual team in fantasy football contests,” added Cari Fais, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.

“Today we’re reminding these armchair managers that the most important pick of a winning season is selecting a fantasy sports operator that is properly permitted and doing business legally in New Jersey to ensure the game is fair and everyone is playing by the rules.”

Betting on certain professional and collegiate sports at casinos and racetracks was legalised in New Jersey in 2018 under the regulatory authority of DGE. It is not legal to bet on New Jersey college teams or on college games that take place in the state. 

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The dedicated ‘Sports Betting Product‘ conference track, scheduled to commence on Wednesday, November 1st, will mark the opening of the igaming and sports betting event, taking place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami.

The track will revolve around several key topics within the sports betting industry, with one significant area of focus revolving around the exploration of how operators can effectively tackle the technological complexities associated with live-streaming games.

Another crucial theme to be addressed is the impact that both local and international sports teams have on the supply and demand of sports betting products and services. Furthermore, the track will shed light on the wealth of opportunities that newly regulated and soon-to-be regulated markets such as Puerto Rico and Brazil offer to operators. 

Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, said: “The Latinoamérica region is currently undergoing a transformative phase of evolution and expansion, which presents a multitude of complexities for operators looking to enter these thriving markets.

“This is why we are extremely proud to have such a far-reaching scope of topics in our conference agenda, equipping attendees with the essential knowledge and strategic thinking necessary to navigate these markets seamlessly.”

Opening the conference track is the panel, ‘Sports Betting In Brazil: A Sleeping Giant Awakens.’ With sports betting in Brazil projected to generate $1.1bn USD in 2023 alone, the panel will explore the enormous wealth of opportunities the soon-to-be-regulated Brazilian market holds for local and international operators, and the wider industry.

The panel will feature Alexandre Fonseca (Country Manager Brazil, Kaizen Gaming), Andre Gelfi (President Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming), and Florencia Brancato (Global Head of Markets, Pinnacle), as they further discuss the innovations in customer experience, marketing, and technology that may emerge from the region and its impact on the global industry.

Another highlight of the conference track includes ‘Puerto Rico: One Year Later,’ which will discuss the region’s sports betting landscape and its development, one year after land-based sports betting was regulated.

Panelists Jaime Rivera-Emmanuelli (Executive Director, Puerto Rico Gaming Commission), Ismael Vega (General Manager, Casino Sheraton), Carlos Infante (Partner, Estrella), and panel moderator Jose Carlos Figueroa (Caribbean Regional Manager, GLI), will explore whether major sporting events such as the NCAA and World Baseball Classic, have lead to an uptake in sports betting and increased revenue in the region, as well as look to the future development of Puerto Rican gaming, both in terms of land-based sportsbooks and the possible regulation of igaming. 

‘Beyond Football – Investing In Other Sports,’ will discuss the firm grip football has on Latin American regions and whether other sports can succeed in the same markets. 

Camilo Millon (Sales Director, Kambi) and Eduardo Pelaez (Head of Product, Logrand Entertainment) will look to regions such as Mexico and their success promoting baseball and basketball, discussing whether these sports have potential in other regions, and explore what sports qualify as a potential opportunity for operators.

Other educational conference tracks available throughout the summit will be centred around Leaders, Affiliates & Advertising, Emerging Markets & Technology, Sports Teams & Media, Player Protection, and Payments & Compliance.

SBC Summit Latinoamérica will take place between October 31 – November 2, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Miami.  You can purchase your early bird ticket for the discounted price of $495 here.

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In the position, he will be charged with undertaking interdepartmental collaboration on topics such as budgeting, sales processes and marketing strategies, including branding and advertising.

This will comprise work alongside business development and customer success teams in creating accountability via the deployment of appropriate metrics, as well as the coordination of compensation and promotion within these.

Furthermore, Tsutskiridze will also gain the responsibility for defining sales objectives and driving the team to achieve targets, while also working with the marketing team to develop strategies that will heighten product and company awareness.

“Spribe is flying high right now and I am delighted to join such an innovative, cutting-edge company and to share my knowledge and experience with its incredible team,” noted Tsutskiridze.

“This is an important role for Spribe to fill and I am honoured to have been offered the position and to help drive growth and further establish the company as a pioneering content provider to online casino operators and sportsbooks.”

The appointment of Tsutskiridze, who is also the Founder and CEO of igaming CRM solutions firm HawX, comes as Spribe is aiming to maintain the expansion of its turbo games segment on a global basis.

In addition to this aforementioned role, he will also look to build on experience gained at the likes of BetConstruct, VBet and Adjarabet.

“Giorgi is an incredible talent, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Spribe as Chief Commercial Officer,” explained David Natroshvili, CEO at Spribe.

“He has the experience and skills required to take the organisation to the next level and will take a hands-on approach to share his expertise across our teams.

“Spribe is known for Aviator, but we have a growing portfolio of turbo games and other titles such as poker that offer a fun, social experience, and Giorgi will ensure that more operators and players are aware of our full portfolio of titles than ever before.

“That we have been able to secure such a talent shows that Spribe has reached the top tier of content providers and I look forward to working with Giorgi as the business goes from strength to strength.”

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Finland is to transition to a licensing model by no later than January 1, 2026, bringing an end to the monopoly status held by Veikkaus in the country.

After years of rejecting recommendations to make such a shift, the country’s new government disclosed the plans as part of a multi-faceted programme that is designed to “build a strong and committed Finland”.

As a result of opening the region’s digital ecosystem up to competition, a move that has been much discussed throughout the year, the government has stressed a number of core ambitions.

In addition to looking to prevent and reduce gambling harms, the reform will also be tasked with reducing economic and social harms and improving channelisation. This, it is said, currently stands at 50 per cent.

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DraftKings stressed that its proposal to acquire the US business of PointsBet represents “a significant premium to Fanatics’ offer” as the M&A race heats up.

This follows a $150m deal being agreed last month, after it was deemed that Fanatics’ overtures were the most appealing from a shareholder perspective following conversations with “all leading US-based sportsbooks regarding potential strategic relationships”.

Concluded in May, the deal would see Fanatics acquire PointsBet US, its market access, Banach Tech, and a licence for its proprietary technology. The Canadian business would remain with the group

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In the first piece of Premier League news of the past seven days, Chelsea Supporters Trust wrote to club owner Todd Boehly after it emerged that the club could potentially strike a short-term front-of-shirt sponsorship with Stake.

The betting and gaming operator, which is no stranger to sporting alliances, has reportedly emerged as a frontrunner after a potential deal with Paramount Plus fell through.

The CST also posted the results of a recent poll, of 3,297 members, that was conducted regarding a potential alignment with Stake, as 77 per cent of members voted to strongly disagree or disagree with their usage as primary shirt sponsor.

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In addition, Aston Villa entered into a multi-year partnership with BK8 that will see the online casino and sports betting brand become a principal and front of shirt partner of the Premier League outfit.

The three-year deal will feature branding on the front of the club’s three official shirts until the end of the 2025/26 season, when a voluntary withdrawal gambling sponsorships from the front of matchday shirts will enter into effect.

In addition, a number of advertising opportunities across Villa Park assets are also included as part of the deal. These will be given to charitable organisation to display promotional messaging throughout the course of the coming season.

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The UK Gambling Commission rolled-out a designated hub that is focused on the expectations and responsibilities of operators following a slew of financial sanctions.

The website is focused on the accountability of operators when entering into business contracts with third parties entities, including white label partners.

Requirements set out by the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice form a key facet of the hub, with these stipulating the obligations that gambling business must adhere to regarding the aforementioned relationships Furthermore, it also contains specific advice on those engaging in white label partnerships.

The UKGC has endured a busy year thus far, with a total of 12 financial sanctions handed down, to the tune of a little over £36.5m, against a range of licensed entities for a combination of social responsibility, anti-money laundering and/or marketing failings.

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission warned the industry that it must “operate decently as well as legally” as the regulator puts “operators on notice to minimise gambling harm”.

In what was billed as a “groundbreaking statement”, the VGCCC noted that it is undertaking a deliberate shift from “the traditional narrative of the past 30 years”. 

This, it suggested, has marginalised gambling harms by only referring in the context of ‘problem gambling’ or a player’s failure to wager responsibility.

The statement, which the VGCC also argued is “a world-first among gambling regulators”, also spoke of gambling harms being “preventable”, with minimisation to “guide all our regulatory decisions, actions and expectations”.

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René Jansen, Chair of Kansspelautoriteit, enhanced the calls for international regulatory cooperation, in addition to reflecting on four key trends emanating from Europe’s online gambling space.

Reflecting on a recent gathering of the Gambling Regulators European Forum, which took place earlier this month in Bergen, Norway, and united 90 representatives from 30 countries, Jansen utilised an opening speech to highlight common themes witnessed across the continent.

Inking his latest blog for the Authority following the GREF assembly, he noted that these represent “trends that I see despite the fact that the European map shows a patchwork of different types of legislation and regulation. After all, there is no Europe-wide legal framework for games of chance.”

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The New South Wales government delayed a proposed hike in casino tax rates on embattled Star Entertainment Group that was due to enter into force within the next two weeks.

As financial challenges hit the Australian state, as well as the casino group, the now deferred decision was initially detailed in December to raise an additional A$364m over the next three years.  

Despite being written into the budget by NSW’s previous government, the tax increase was legislated and inherited by the current incumbents as a legacy policy upon election in March.

However, the Star has maintained its previous stance by maintaining that the proposed duty increases are flawed in their design and not sustainable.

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Sweden is seeking to implement higher penalty fees for those that violate the country’s Money Laundering Act under fresh proposals tabled yesterday.

This adjustment would see the potential figure being imposed align with the maximum amount as that for violations of the Gambling Act, as the current figure is “many times lower”.

The proposal has been forwarded in a bid to strengthen consumer protection and better combat criminal activity, with changes to the law proposed to enter into force on April 1, 2024.

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Liquor & Gaming NSW is stepping up a state-wide compliance initiative that is tasked with monitoring compliance with key gaming harm-minimisation measures.

After it was recently suggested that venue closures could commence across the region to combat EGM concerns, in the region of 500 inspections are to commence at pubs and clubs.

Under this second stage of the program, the liquor, wagering and gaming regulator has warned that a “zero-tolerance approach” to breaches will be taken”.

The initiative is to inspect the promotion of safer gambling cultures, protecting patrons and the wider communication for excessive gambling and the presence of associated signage across the facilities.

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The firm has collaborated via its APIgrator solution with game developer Barbara Bang, described by Slotegrator as a ‘young but ambitious igaming studio’. 

Barbara Bang was founded only recently in 2021, but its team consists of experienced igaming professionals who, according to Slotegrator, “constantly analyse data and player demand to focus on developing quality content”. The studio regularly adds new titles to its portfolio that includes slots, table games, and instant games based on traditional classics with new mechanics and impressive graphics.

Among the provider’s marketing tools are free spins, jackpots, bonuses, and tournaments. The tournament prize fund is now €500,000, and Barbara Bang is ready to develop tailored tournaments for operators’ needs.

The studio is licensed by the ONJN (the Romanian National Gambling Office) and its games are certified by Gaming Associates Europe. Thanks to HTML5 technology the games work on any device and support over 80 currencies. 

Ayvar Gabidullin, Business Development Manager at Slotegrator, welcomed the latest partnership, saying: “Barbara Bang pays attention to even the smallest details and makes quality games understandable for players.

“Multi-platform, HTML5, mobile version and modern technologies allow its team to be on the cutting edge of modernity. Slotegrator is excited about this cooperation.”

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The plea to the Bluegrass State comes amid a potential last minute scramble to nudge House Bill 551 over the line, with the Senate having the final two days of the session, which begin today (Wednesday 29 March), to act.

After having passed through the House of Representatives, a two-thirds majority, or 23 votes, is needed during the 48 hour period to trigger advancement to the desk of Governor Andy Beshear, who has repeatedly thrown his support behind a legalised ecosystem.

Miller has urged the state to join 36 states and the District of Columbia in adopting “ legal, regulated options to safely engage in sports betting rather than continue to rely on illegal channels”.

Adding that “legal sports betting enhances consumer protections and helps promote transparency while generating tax revenue for the state to invest in vital initiatives.”

Furthermore, Miller cited that six of seven bordering states already boast legalised options, which he suggested leaves citizens having to travel to a neighbouring region or access illegal offerings. 

To back up this point, Miller pointed to GeoComply data, which highlighted that more than 295,000 geolocation checks occurred in Kentucky during the opening weekend of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament

Data tracked by the geolocation company suggested that 40 per cent of the checks were for Ohio sportsbooks, with a further 39 per cent seeking Indiana sports wagering options.

“All the attempts were blocked,” Miller continued. “This consumer demand makes clear that the alternative to creating a legal marketplace is that Kentuckians will continue betting in the illegal market, with no consumer protections and no benefits generated for the state.”

In addition to detailing estimates of a $64bn a year illegal industry, Miller noted a potential diversity of operators that would not only deliver multiple options for locals, but also eliminate the chances of creating a controlling monopoly. 

This competitive environment would be created by the state authorising licensed horse tracks to partner with up to three online sports betting skins.

“A legal, regulated sports betting market provides consumers with a safe environment to responsibly wager, with operators using technology to track unusual betting patterns and protect game integrity, provide responsible gaming tools such as betting and time limit restrictions that users can impose, and age verification requirements to ensure minors are not placing wagers,” Miller commented.

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The former is courtesy of a full interactive gaming manufacturer certification, while entry into Maryland has been achieved courtesy of the receipt of an online sports wagering operator permit.

These latest North American moves, said GiG, complement an “established five year presence” via New Jersey and Iowa, in addition to “upcoming partnerships” in Ontario.

With the group’s current access spanning 30 more markets, GiG has noted that it has further imminent entries across “some of the most complex regulatory environments available” in the pipeline.

Further North American expansion is expected to come through the establishment of a fresh US-based hub, which is slated to come to fruition later this year.

“Having placed a strong focus on expansion in regulated markets, we’re understandably pleased with the confirmation of our licences in two new US states,” stated Claudio Caruana, General Counsel for GiG.

“Regulation will continue to drive the industry in North America, as markets mature, allowing us to support and protect operators and their customers, establishing suitable, robust frameworks for sustainable growth.”

The licence issued by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency will initially see GiG power the launch of Crab Sports in the Old Line State this May.

November 2022 saw online gaming debut in the state, with 10 retail and eight mobile sportsbooks said to have produced a handle of $441.5m and GGR of $59.6m for January, according to Eilers & Krejcik.

Furthermore, following the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board green-light, a planned Keystone State launch is “expected in due course” which it is said will expand a relationship with an existing partner in North America.

Marcel Elfersy, Chief Commercial Officer at GiG, added: “With our plans to open our new US hub later this year and having recently been shortlisted with EGR North America in the full-service platform provider of the year category, our new licensed status in these very attractive online markets creates further opportunity for us to add value for new and established partners in the region. 

“We’re excited about the possibilities these new states provide, starting with the launch of Crab Sports in Maryland in May on our PAM and sportsbook.”

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The figure of $5.21m gained during 2022, which represents a ten per cent year-on-year uptick from $4.73bn, stands alongside a figure last seen in 2006. December’s figure increased 12.5 per cent YoY to $454.78m (2021: $404m).

The final month of the year witnessed increases across all reporting segments, as disclosed by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, with online casinos and poker rooms up 13.7 per cent to $151.45m (2021: $133.21m).

Continuing the sense of familiarty within the Garden State, it’s Borgata that sits atop the tree during December with revenue of $43.7m, which is a rise of 18 per cent from the $37m recorded one year earlier.

Resorts Digital retained its silver placed status via an increase of 22.7 per cent to $40.39m (2021: $32.93m), with Golden Nugget Online Gaming once again not far behind with $37.78m, up 14.9 per cent from 2021’s $36m.

For the full-year, revenue across the region stood at $1.66bn (2021: $1.36m), with Borgata’s $496.27m (2021: $412.12m), ahead of GNOG’s $431.73m (2021: $378.6m) and the $393.31m (2021: $291m) recorded by Resorts.

According to filings received by the state regulator, total win across the nine casino hotel properties increased 1.8 percentage points to $215.6m (2021: $211.8m). For the year, this figure stands at $2.79bn, up nine per cent from the $2.55bn recorded one year earlier.

This aforementioned familiarity continued among the land-based venues, with Borgata on top with a 11.4 per cent rise to $60.48m (2021: $54.3m), ahead of Hard Rock’s $37.45m (2021: $35.53m) and Ocean Casino’s 11.3 per cent increase to $29.49m (2021: $36.49m).

For the year, the top three remain the same as Borgata secured a 19.5 per cent rise to $724.42m (2021: $606m), Hard Rock behind via a 14.2 per cent increase to $492.35m (2021: $432.12m) and Ocean Casino closing at $356.82m, up 16.3 per cent YoY from $306.83m.

Per casino vertical, slot machines recorded a revenue of $153.98m, a 2.3 per cent increase from $150.47m, while table games rose half a percentage point to $61.64m. For the year these figures stood at $2.04bn (2021: $1.87bn) and $741.7m (2021: $680m), respectively.

Elsewhere, the region’s sports wagering handle closed the month at $1.05bn, with online contributing $998.39m of that figure. Handle for the 12 month period is reported by the NJDGE as $10.94m, with the digital space occupying $10.14m of that figure.

The state’s sportsbooks gained $87.7m in December gross revenue, which is up 48.5 per cent YoY from $59m. However, total revenue across 2022 dropped 6.5 per cent to $762.95m (2021: $815.79m).

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Urging the sector to “work together” to fight against illegal and unregulated operators, Miller’s call to action comes after the AGA’s report uncovered that Americans are betting approximately $511bn a year with illegal igaming websites, unregulated machines and sportsbooks. 

Conducted by The Innovation Group on behalf of the AGA, the findings of the ‘Sizing the Illegal and Unregulated Gaming Markets in the US’ report noted that the use of these black market operators is currently costing the legal sector $44.2bn in gaming revenue and state governments $13.3bn in lost tax revenue. 

Breaking down the above figures, the report showed that Amercans wager an estimated $337.9bn with illegal igaming websites, with a loss of $3.9bn in state tax revenue. 

Furthermore, with $13.5bn in estimated revenue, the AGA states that the illegal igaming market in the US is nearly “three times the size” of the legal US sector, estimated to be $5bn in 2022. 

Commenting on the report findings, Miller stated: “All stakeholders – policymakers, law enforcement, regulators, legal businesses – must work together to root out the illegal and unregulated gambling market. 

“This is a fight we’re in for the long haul to protect consumers, support communities and defend the law-abiding members of our industry.”

The report, which surveyed 5,284 US adults examining their past-year gambling behaviours with both legal and illegal operators, also looked into unregulated gaming machines, including “skill machines”. 

It revealed that an estimated 580,651 unregulated machines were in operation throughout the US with 870,000 regulated machines in casinos and slot routes. This has resulted in 40 per cent of all gaming machines in North America being unlicensed.

Based on state regulatory data for similar machines, the operator win percentage on unregulated gambling machines is significantly higher than legal casino slot machines. 

During the past 12 months, slot machines in Nevada have a 7.16 per cent win rate, compared to a nearly 25 per cent estimated win rate for unregulated machines.

The report also states that 48 per cent of Americans have played slots or table games with an illegal online casino in the past year.

Survey respondents were asked to indicate how often in the past year they played slots or table games, their average budget when playing these types of games, and what percentage of their play occurred online, at a casino or at distributed locations (e.g., bars, fraternal halls, gas stations, etc.). 

Respondents were also asked about their brick-and-mortar slot and table game spend and legal online slot and table game spend in order to identify respondent tendency to over or under report their gambling spend.

Miller concluded: “Illegal and unregulated gambling is a scourge on our society, taking advantage of vulnerable consumers, skirting regulatory obligations and robbing communities of critical tax revenue for infrastructure, education, and more. 

“We have always known that the illegal and unregulated market is expansive, but this report illuminates just how pervasive it is.”

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