Casino news tagged with 'usa'

Las Vegas, often dubbed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," is a city that has transformed dramatically over the decades. From its origins as a modest desert stop to its rise as a global entertainment powerhouse, the history of Las Vegas is a fascinating tale of growth, ambition, and change.

Read more » A Brief History of Las Vegas

In the world of high stakes gambling, one name has transcended mere legend to become a cautionary tale: Terrance Watanabe. Once a successful American businessman, Watanabe's dramatic descent from wealth to ruin, losing eye-popping sums in Las Vegas, continues to fascinate, shock, and serve as a stark lesson about the hidden perils of addiction, excess, and the allure of the casino world.

Read more » ‘Tragic' High Roller Lost £95M in Wild Vegas-Casino Spree before Blaming the Booze

Public approval and engagement with gaming reach new peaks as industry earns credit for economic growth and responsible practices.

More Americans are gambling than ever before, and public approval of the industry has reached record levels, according to a new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA).

The AGA's American Attitudes Toward Gaming 2025 survey found that 57% of U.S. adults gambled in the past year - the highest participation rate ever recorded. About 30% visited a casino in person, while 21% placed a sports bet.

Read more » Most Americans view Gambling Favourably as Participation Hits Record High, says AGA Report

Playtech is solidifying its presence in North America, with strong revenue growth in the United States and Canada highlighting the company's strategic focus on regulated markets. The company's latest half-year results reveal a combination of structural transformation and promising new opportunities.

Read more » Playtech's Expansion in North America Drives Solid H1 2025 Results

Merkur Gaming US, the American subsidiary of Germany-based Merkur Group, has officially received a license from the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. This development marks Merkur's return to the U.S. market, one of the most competitive and tightly regulated gaming markets in the world.

Read more » Merkur Group Re-Enters U.S. with Nevada Gaming License

Gambling tech provider Playtech announced on Wednesday, May 21, a strong beginning to 2025, with solid growth in the U.S. and continued momentum toward transforming into a dedicated B2B-focused business.

The London-listed company reported "very strong revenue growth" in the United States, particularly across its Live, Casino, and Platform segments, boosted by successful rollouts with leading operators. Its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) division also performed well, showing growth across multiple operators and geographies.

Read more » Playtech reports Strong Start to 2025, Driven by U.S. Growth and Strategic Focus on B2B

On January 17, Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his own cryptocurrency, and by Sunday morning, it had already accrued over $50 billion in value on paper, benefiting both Trump and his companies.

Why it matters: The unexpected launch of $TRUMP shook the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting both Trump's significant influence and the growing prominence of cryptocurrency within his administration.

Read more » Donald Trump launches own Cryptocurrency Meme Coin $TRUMP

Since the election of Donald Trump as president on November 5, the leading cryptocurrency surged more than 50% in just a span of one month.

Read more » Bitcoin hits a New Record of over $100,000 for the First Time

The price of Bitcoin has soared to more than 46% since the 2024 US Presidential Election Day.

Bitcoin catapulted to a record high on November 21, surging to more than 3% in early trading and reaching toward investors' long-sought milestone of $100,000.

Read more » Bitcoin reaches All-Time High, nears $100,000 Mark

Games Global has announced that, as of 1 February 2024, the acquisition of the B2B assets of Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC B2B) from Super Group was a success. This strategic move, after the securing of all necessary regulatory approvals, marks a significant milestone for Games Global.

Read more » Games Global enters the US Market

Play'n GO has continued its expansion in North America, and recently has scored a license to distribute its portfolio of industry-leading games to the US state of Connecticut.

Read more » Play'n GO acquires Connecticut License

An NFL rookie player has managed to win over $500,000 while gambling on the Las Vegas Strip.

Read more » NFL Rookie wins $514K Jackpot at Las Vegas casino

NetGaming says that the company has been "working relentlessly" to pursue the next phase of expansion after being awarded an iGaming supplier license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Read more » NetGaming enters US iGaming Market for the first time with Michigan License

Play'n GO has acquired a gaming license in Michigan, sealing its entrance to the United States for the very first time.

Read more » Play'n GO acquires Michigan license, enters America for the first time

A man who came home after doing a grocery store errand had a lovely surprise for his wife - a winning lottery ticket!

Read more » Man on Grocery Store Errand takes home $50,000 Lottery Prize

A lucky man from Arizona became richer by $220,000 from a slot machine in early January after a visit to a Las Vegas casino, but he only learned about it recently.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced on Friday, February 4, that Robert Taylor had won a jackpot worth $229,368.52, but a "communications error" in the slot machine prevented him from knowing that he had won the big prize.

Read more » Las Vegas Slot Machine Malfunction results to Gaming Board tracking down $229K Jackpot Winner

After signing an exclusive aggregation agreement with multi-award winning studio Wazdan, Scientific Games Corporation has strengthened its offering in key regulated states across the United States through its industry-leading OpenGaming^TM platform.

This partnership will see the two companies working closely together to provide players with high quality, mobile-first games in the US states of New Jersey and West Virginia, starting in Q1 2022.

Read more » Wazdan and Scientific Games sign Deal to Offer Players Mobile-First Games in the US

A woman's simple search for a missing email turned into a $3 million surprise.

Laura Spears, age 55, from Oakland County, was recently trying to locate an email when she noticed an odd one in her spam folder - it was from the Michigan Lottery informing her that she had won a $3 million Mega Millions prize, according to the Michigan Lottery.

Read more » Michigan Woman found a $3M Lottery Prize in her Spam Folder

Yggdrasil has signed a commercial collaboration deal with International Game Technology (IGT), which will see the iGaming supplier expand into North America for the very first time.

The multi-year agreement gives IGT exclusive access to a selected number of Yggdrasil's online slots for distribution to operator partners across Canada and the USA where iGaming is allowed.

Read more » Yggdrasil partners with IGT to enter North America

Sweden-based gaming company LeoVegas has struck a deal with Caesars Entertainment, which will provide market access, to introduce the LeoVegas brand in New Jersey, marking the company's entrance to the US market for the first time in their history.

Read more » LeoVegas to Debut in New Jersey in 2022

Scientific Games has signed a deal that makes its OpenGaming platform the main route into the US market for premium online casino games supplier NetEnt, as well as a deal to become Big Time Gaming's exclusive distributor both in Canada and in the US.

Read more » Scientific Games to deliver NetEnt and Big Time Gaming content in the USA

Next week, May 18 Monday, there will be eight casinos in San Diego, California that are scheduled to re-open once more to the public, but will be observing the "new normal" rules - taking temperatures, social distancing, wearing of face masks and the constant usage of hand sanitizer.

Read more » California Casinos Set to Re-open Next Week. Other US-based casinos soon to follow, with the "new normal" rules being enforced

On March 13 a lucky person won $30,000 on a lottery ticket in Baltimore, USA. However, the winner had no plans whatsoever to buy something or celebrate the big win. Instead he/she went straight to church and put the winning ticket in the collection plate.

The gift was very appreciated and well-needed by the church that had suffered from financial problems in the passed few years. The church's pastor, a 55-year-old man, is overwhelmed by the donation, but he has no idea who to thank.

"Hopefully we can give something back to the people. But I have no clue who the helpful person is." he said in a press release from the lottery company.