Update: Virginia House Subcommittee Pass Petersburg Casino Referendum Bill

On Tuesday, the Petersburg casino referendum bill continues in the General Assembly. It passed through a House subcommittee. However, it came with one caveat. The panel voted 6-1 to advance the bill but included a clause that required a second legislative approval. The second votes were previously scheduled to occur during the following “normal” session, …

Mississippi Sports Betting Revenue Increased in January Despite Drop in Handle

The Mississippi sports betting revenue increased 31.4 percent year-over-year to $6.7 million. Also, it was up from $4.9 million in December 2023. The increases came despite a lower betting handle for January at $44.6 million. According to betting software reports, January’s total handle was $22.0 percent lower than the same month a year ago at …

Thailand Looks into Online Betting and Singapore-Style Casinos to Improve Its Coffers

Thai lawmakers are looking into legalizing online betting and Singapore-style casinos. Their goal is to improve the nation’s coffers. However, experts warned that the country needs to install strict rules to ensure the success of the potential gaming industry. One possible course of action is to follow Singapore’s lead and implement measures that limit access …

Philippine e-Gaming Industry Growth Doubled in 2023

The Philippine e-gaming industry enjoyed a banner year in 2023. According to sportsbook pay per head industry experts, its revenues almost doubled year over year. Furthermore, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation attributed the success to policy reforms. The e-gaming industry, which encompasses online games, bingo, specialty games, and sports betting, brought in Php 58.16 …

Super Bowl LVIII Expected to Break US Betting Records

Around 68 million American adults are planning to wager on Super Bowl LVIII. Thus, experts expect this year’s event to break US betting records. According to the American Gaming Association, their estimate included wagers with legal sportsbooks, bookies, and offshore sports betting sites. Sports betting software experts say betting involvement will be 35% greater than …

Mississippi Online Sports Betting Takes a Major Step Toward Legalization

The state legislature took a significant step towards legalizing Mississippi online sports betting. The House of Representatives passed a bill allowing online sports wagering in the Magnolia State. Also, they passed House Bill 774, or the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, last Thursday with a vote of 97-14. Internet gambling sites like DraftKings and FanDuel …