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The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act significantly enhances our industry’s ability to sustain quality jobs and deliver economic benefits — and we look forward to President Trump’s expected signature.
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Apply for a @gaming_women scholarship to attend the Women’s Leadership Conference Apply: bit.ly/ggwscholar Deadline: 6/15 @WLCLV
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BREAKING: With the governor's signature, Montana just became the 12th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting since #PASPA was overturned nearly one year ago. bit.ly/2FEONRO
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“AGA estimates that $4.6 billion will be bet illegally on this #SuperBowl on Sunday. 97% of the action is off the books.” See why @notthefakeSVP supports a legalized, regulated #sportsbetting market: es.pn/2BH5Jll
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Legal sports betting is now live in Virginia! With mobile sports betting also launching in Michigan tomorrow, the legal sports betting market is off to a strong start in 2021.
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BREAKING: @barstoolsports CEO @EKANardini and @PNGamingInc CEO Jay Snowden will discuss the role of affiliates in sports betting at AGA’s Sports Betting Executive Summit 2020. #AGASummit bit.ly/3bhfFor
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One year ago today the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Christie v. NCAA, the landmark case that provided states the opportunity to create legal sports betting markets in their own jurisdictions. Check out how far #sportsbetting has come in a year: bit.ly/2SvuMk4
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Did you know the slot tax reporting threshold hasn’t been raised since the 1970s? It’s time to update it to more accurately reflect current inflation levels. bit.ly/2TBbhGW
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JUST IN: Wagers in new legal #sportsbetting markets exceed Las Vegas for the first time. bit.ly/2HevsIh
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[Poll] The big game is this weekend! Who are you putting your money on for #SuperBowlLIV? 🏈
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Sitting This One Out
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.@NBA commish Adam Silver reiterates his support for legal, regulated sports betting. "Bring it into the light." bit.ly/1QcoO4D
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NEW RECORD: Americans wagered more than $2.5 billion on sports in September, the highest ever monthly total and the second straight month of record setting handle.
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🚨 RELEASE: Americans gamble an estimated $511B illegally each year, robbing state governments of $13.3B in tax revenue annually and costing the legal gaming industry $44.2B in annual revenue, according to new AGA research.
Read our full report ➡️ bit.ly/3OPgg59
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BREAKING: 23.2 million Americans plan to bet a total of $4.3B on #SuperBowlLV, according to new AGA research. COVID-19 and expanded access to legal mobile wagering will cause a record number of wagers to be placed with online sportsbooks. Full story: bit.ly/3rhNjll
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As unapologetic advocates for our industry, the AGA engages with the New York Times and any other outlet to share facts and perspectives. Despite these efforts, there are several mischaracterizations in the Times' recent reporting on the legal sports betting industry.
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Watch: President-Elect Trump “in favor” of legalized, regulated #sportsbetting, via @WEWS
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If #sportsbetting were to be legalized, it could add up to $14B to the economy, generate up to $5.3B in additional annual tax revenue
“@ASBCoalition is campaigning to end one of the most ineffective and counterproductive laws on the books”
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Gaming industry & @FBI cooperating in an initiative to combat illegal gambling: bit.ly/1kJwwF6 #StopIllegalGambling
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ICYMI: @PremierLacrosse is the latest U.S. sports league to embrace sports betting. As sports return, likely without fans, sports betting will continue to provide leagues with opportunities to strengthen fan engagement. Read more in @frntofficesport. bit.ly/3fEalO6
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NEW: 2019 sports betting numbers are in. Bettors nationwide legally wagered $13 billion in the first full calendar year since the Supreme Court invalidated PASPA, close to double the nearly $6.6 billion handle in 2018.
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RELEASE: Today, the AGA announced new payments modernization policy principles for allowing digital payments on the casino floor. Read how payments modernization will bolster responsible gaming, consumer choice, public health, and regulatory oversight: bit.ly/3frPQ6r
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.@RepSusieLee is right. Radioactive waste should not be stored or transported anywhere near the world’s leading tourist, convention and entertainment destination.
The train derailment in northern NV yesterday is a cautionary tale & a sobering warning of just how dangerous Yucca Mountain could be for Nevada. The House made the right move passing a budget bill with NO funding for Yucca.
I shared my thoughts with @News3LV ⬇️
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Straight from the headlines: “Gamblers wager nearly $683K in first week of sports betting.” And just like that, Rhode Island is starting to see the economic benefits of legal betting. bit.ly/2F3JL1X
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As legal sports betting expands, so is sports betting programming. @axios examines how the sports media landscape is evolving in response to legal sports wagering. bit.ly/2Uy7IEi
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🚨 RELEASE: A record 45.2M Americans (18%) will wager on the 2021 NFL season, according to AGA research. 🏈
Driven by the expansion of the legal market and high fan enthusiasm for the season, the total is a 36% increase over 2020.
Full findings ➡️ bit.ly/3zQO6y5
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NEW: New Jersey broke its monthly sports betting handle record for a third consecutive month, legally wagering $562.7 million in November. Mobile betting accounted for more than 85% of all dollars wagered. Read more in @sports_handle. bit.ly/2LSD9oL
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Welcome to Las Vegas, #G2E2019! Come connect with AGA and recharge throughout the week at our booth. Members, make us your first stop for G2E registration.
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97% of Expected $10 Billion Wagered on #MarchMadness to be bet Illegally: bit.ly/2FHWxmG
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🚨🏈 NEW: A record 50.4M American adults (20%) plan to wager an estimated $16B on #SuperBowlLVII, according to AGA’s annual Super Bowl wagering survey. The expected number of bettors is a 61% increase from 2022.
See full #SBLVII betting projections ➡️ bit.ly/3RAepSZ
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💥 RELEASE: Welcome to the Gaming Hall of Fame, Bill Anoatubby, Robert Miodunski, Jim Murren, and Ellen Whittemore!
Read how their contributions to gaming have earned them a place in the pantheon of industry legends, leaders, and pioneers ➡️ bit.ly/45jrmX6
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A 'perfect storm' is brewing for legalized, regulated #sportsbetting yhoo.it/2kRpByB via @readDanwrite
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“The fact that sports betting is now legal in many states…provides an opportunity to try to address the issue that frankly doesn’t exist in the black market.” @WilliamHillUS CEO @JoeAsher discusses the industry’s responsible gaming efforts: bit.ly/2EGwf5H
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💥 BREAKING: @GovAndyBeshear signed legislation this morning making Kentucky the 38th U.S. jurisdiction to legalize sports betting!
KY is the first state to legalize wagering this year. Check out the full legal landscape with AGA's interactive map ➡️ bit.ly/2RLKABN
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NEW: AGA President and CEO Bill Miller issues statement calling on @SBAgov to revise the Paycheck Protection Program interim regulatory guidelines: bit.ly/3aHrjIr
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💥 NEW: @SportsGrid is AGA’s latest @haveagameplan partner! Through the partnership, SportsGrid will promote #HaveAGamePlan responsible sports betting content via its multimedia platform, including live programming and its website and app.
Release ➡️ bit.ly/43qgKVn
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With @GovWhitmer’s signature today, Michigan is the 21st U.S. jurisdiction to legalize sports betting. “These new markets offer more Americans a safe, legal way to wager on sports while positively impacting communities.” @BillMillerAGA’s full statement: bit.ly/2S8Ig8t
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🚨 NEW: The AGA is thrilled to welcome Joe Maloney as SVP, Strategic Communications!
Joe joins the AGA from the @Commanders, where he led external engagement on key initiatives as VP, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications. Announcement ➡️ bit.ly/47N3NHF
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Thank you @LtGovPinnell @TomColeOK04 @RepKendraHorn @choctawnationOK @ChickasawNation @CherokeeNation for joining today's #GetToKnowGaming panel and continuing to be champions of the gaming industry in Oklahoma.
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Welcome to the gaming industry's hometown, #DemDebate! Read what gaming means to the U.S. economy and communities across the country in @BillMillerAGA's open letter. bit.ly/3bSXw0o
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MILESTONE ALERT: With most states reporting July numbers, $10 billion was legally wagered on sports in the 14 months after the Supreme Court overturned PASPA.
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Have you seen our new research? Americans have an overwhelmingly positive attitude toward legal #sportsbetting markets. See all the facts and figures here: ➡️ bit.ly/2WvQNSs
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Our sports betting map is new, improved, and interactive, with state-by-state information such as betting regulations, handle amounts, and operating sportsbooks. Take a look at your state here. bit.ly/2RLKABN
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🚨 With legal sports betting launching in Florida today and several Louisiana casinos over the weekend, more than half of American adults (54%) can now place legal sports wagers in their home state.
Check out AGA’s updated sports betting map 👉 bit.ly/2RLKABN
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🚨 BREAKING: 47 million Americans will wager on #MarchMadness this year, according to new AGA research. 🏀
With legal sports betting expanding to 13 new jurisdictions since the last tournament, sportsbook wagering will more than double. Full data: bit.ly/2OT3N
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💥 BREAKING: New Jersey becomes the first state to break $1 billion in monthly sports betting handle, as the state’s sportsbooks accepted $1.01B in wagers in September.
The handle generated $82.4M in sports betting revenue—a national monthly record.
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🚨 NEW: The AGA and @G2Eshows are thrilled to announce that @SenCortezMasto and @MGMResortsIntl Chief People Officer @JTChopra will headline #G2E2020 as keynote speakers. Full details: bit.ly/33E7Gjr
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DYK: 15 states currently have active or pre-filed legislation to legalize sports betting. See where every state stands using out interactive sports betting map. ⬇️ bit.ly/2RLKABN
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🚨 NEW: The AGA is thrilled to announce @DraftKings as the latest partner in our #HaveAGamePlan responsible sports betting campaign! 👑
Here’s how DraftKings and the AGA are teaming up to teach fans how to wager responsibly ➡️ bit.ly/356T9ge
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💥🏈 NEW: The AGA is excited to welcome the @USFL to our #HaveAGamePlan campaign!
Check out how we’re partnering to educate football fans on responsible sports betting ahead of the league’s inaugural season ➡️ bit.ly/3uaFYHn
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🚨🏈 NEW: Ahead of @NFL #Kickoff2023, AGA survey data shows that 73.5 million American adults will wager on this year’s season, with 49.7 million planning to place a traditional bet online, at a casino or with a bookie.
Check out this year’s full NFL wagering estimates ⤵️
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BREAKING: Just one day before the anniversary of #PASPA being overturned, sports betting becomes legal in the state of Iowa: bit.ly/2FEONRO
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Americans Will Wager $6 Billion on Super Bowl LIII bit.ly/2RiA6pW
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Access to new legal sports betting markets fueled nearly $1 billion wagered in January nationwide. bit.ly/2HevsIh
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Responsible gaming is at the heart of everything the AGA and our members do. Check out how @DraftKings is investing further in their responsibility efforts with a new hire. bit.ly/31uYGux
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Brent Musberger on sports betting: “Get your head out of the sand. It’s just part of American life." bit.ly/1Mf0mbY
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NEW: @WashingtonNFL becomes the first NFL team to join the AGA's Have A Game Plan responsible sports betting campaign! 🏈
Read more: bit.ly/2VYFjLo
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💥 A record 45.2 MILLION American adults will wager on this year’s @NFL season, according to today’s AGA research. 🇺🇸
ESPN’s @DavidPurdum breaks down how expanded legal wagering and increased fan investment are driving increased betting interest: es.pn/3n8oyZN
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ICYMI: Bettors nationwide wagered $1.86 billion in November, making it the fourth month in 2019 to surpass $1 billion. Mobile betting accounted for nearly three-fourths of the handle, including 87% of bets in New Jersey and 84% of bets in Pennsylvania.
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New: The AGA partnered with @USTravel, other travel industry groups, and health experts on new health-focused guidance for travel-related businesses. bit.ly/2zdkd0M
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The AGA welcomes today’s commitments announced by the newly formed Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising. Statement from @caseyclarkdc ⤵️
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Thank you to @NCLGS for providing the Responsible Gambling Collaborative a platform to launch the Responsible Gambling Effectiveness Principles. RGCollaborative.org
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NEW: 26 million American adults will wager approximately $6.8B on the #SuperBowlLIV matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers—up from 23 million Americans wagering $6B last year. bit.ly/2GraWCB
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Livestream of Third Way #sportsbetting briefing on Capitol Hill pscp.tv/w/bJpENjExMjc1OHwxak…
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NEW: For the first time, the Nevada Gaming Control Board released mobile sports betting numbers. Mobile accounted for 49% ($258.8 million) of the $502.5 million January sports betting handle.
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A year after COVID-19 plunged commercial gaming revenue to its lowest point in history, commercial gaming revenue is now at its highest level ever.
Read how responsible reopening and consumer demand helped the industry set new revenue records in Q2 2021: bit.ly/3fXE2sD
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The AGA team is proud to participate in @DHSgov's #WearBlueDay today in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join us and the entire gaming industry in the fight to #EndTrafficking ➡️ bit.ly/3vEAVQi
Today, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join us in wearing blue, the international color of #HumanTrafficking awareness. Post your photos using #WearBlueDay to help raise awareness of this terrible crime and help #EndTrafficking.
Learn more: dhs.gov/blue-campaign/wearbl…
ALT Are you wearing blue? #WearBlueDay
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New report: "The Key to Sports Integrity in the United States: Legalized, Regulated #sportsbetting" bit.ly/2d1l1YA
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There are now 21 states with active bills to legalize sports betting, including new bills in Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. Keep up to date on each state with our interactive sports betting map. bit.ly/2RLKABN
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🚨 BREAKING: Gaming’s Q1 2021 revenue beat pre-pandemic totals from Q1 2019, matching the gaming industry’s highest-ever quarterly revenue total.
Check out the details in AGA’s latest Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker report: bit.ly/3txIdly
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.@WynnLasVegas named one of the top 100 most trustworthy companies by @Forbes. Congrats! ow.ly/vwCT8
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NEW: Today, @SenCortezMasto and @SenKevinCramer introduced the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act, which will bring vital relief to gaming and the broader hospitality industry. The AGA urges Congress to quickly pass this important legislation. bit.ly/2H7GReU
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Gaming “industry ramps up effort to repeal #sportsbetting ban” bit.ly/2tVe9pP
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AGA’s legal sports betting map is now updated to account for active or pre-filed legislation in nine states.
See which states could legalize sports betting next: bit.ly/2RLKABN
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Keeping track of casino markets across 43 states and hundreds of jurisdictions nationwide isn’t easy. That’s why our State of Play tool puts all regulatory information, tax rates, and other relevant data in one (downloadable) place. bit.ly/2r4FdT5
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The iGaming sector continued its strong growth in April, generating $870.6M across seven active states, a 32.5% increase compared to April 2024.
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🚨NEW: Americans legally wagered nearly $2.9 billion on sports betting in September. Stay tuned for our full Q3 Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker on Monday.
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Only about $132M will be wagered legally through sports books by kickoff, $4.5B placed illegally #sportsbetting
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As we enter 2022, 33 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized sports betting.
Check out which jurisdictions already are considering legalization this year 👇🏼americangaming.org/research/…
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🚨 RELEASE: The AGA and our members have updated AGA’s Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering—the industry standard for responsibility in advertising—to prohibit “risk free” promotions and enhance college-aged protections.
Full details ➡️ bit.ly/40svGBm
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🎰📈 RELEASE: Q1 2022 commercial gaming revenue reached $14.31B—a new industry Q1 record and nearly an all-time quarterly record.
The AGA also released today our annual State of the States report, detailing the industry’s recovery in 2021.
Details ➡️ bit.ly/3PbE9U7
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Casinos + Innovation: @MGMResortsIntl has signed on to have a solar farm produce their power for less than $30 a megawatt hour. “It is good business to be green,” said Cindy Ortega, Chief Sustainability Officer. on.wsj.com/2Tmv1ie
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Just In: US support of gambling at a high islandpacket.com/2014/06/10/… @WayneParryAC @islandpacket
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NEW STUDY: 38 million American adults plan to bet on @NFL games this season, and 1.2 million more will place their bets with legal sportsbooks this year compared to last year. More here: bit.ly/2ktBqM9 #NFL100
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💥🏈 NEW: A record 67.8M American adults (26%) are expected to bet on this year's #SuperBowlLVIII, according to a new AGA survey.
Bettors plan to wager an estimated $23.1B on the Big Game. Check out full wagering trends 👉 bit.ly/3SLxUdy
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Momentum continues to build for a new approach to sports betting in the United States: es.pn/29clG8k
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NEW: Louisiana casinos begin to reopen today under rigorous health and safety policies. To highlight the impact of gaming, read our new Casinos & Communities: Louisiana report, an in-depth analysis of gaming’s economic and social impact in the Bayou State: bit.ly/2ybE9Rh
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💥🎰 INDUSTRY MILESTONE: Nov. 2023 marks 10 years since the launch of legal online casino gaming in the U.S.
Today, six states feature full-scale legal iGaming markets, grossing $16.32B in revenue since Nov. 2013. Check out AGA insights from one decade of American iGaming. 🧵⤵️
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Last week, AGA member San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality donated a total of $1.2M to 30 Southern Nevada nonprofits. 👏
Read how the @Palms Cares program is supporting the Las Vegas community ⤵️ bit.ly/3U20p4e
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Election Day could see sports betting legalized in Maryland, Louisiana, and South Dakota. Check which states already have legal sports betting, and find additional states with active legislation, using the AGA’s sports betting map. bit.ly/2RLKABN
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Thank u @AndrewBrandt @DavidPurdum @WALLACHLEGAL @wfcgreen @ToddFuhrman for convo on sports leagues & gambling at #AGAforum today
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ICYMI: Sports betting is now legal in Arizona! 27 states and DC now have legalized sports wagering.
View where sports betting is legal using our interactive sports betting map. 🗺️ bit.ly/2RLKABN
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🚨 NEW: Legal sports betting launches in North Carolina today.
100M American can now legally bet on sports in their home state, a 74M jump from the last time #MarchMadness was played in 2019.
See all 22 jurisdictions with live, legal sports betting. 👇 bit.ly/2RLKABN
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🚨🏀 NEW: A quarter of American adults (68M) plan to wager $15.5B on this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, according to AGA’s latest survey.
Check out full #MarchMadness wagering trends ⤵️ ➡️ bit.ly/3JdOMn1
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