Tag: American Gaming Association
R.I. sports betting growth stagnates while other states on upswing
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the lowest growth in revenues from sports betting between 2022 and 2023, decreasing 17% year-over-year, according to an analysis...
HIGH-STAKES TAKEOVERS: Hedge fund, private equity firm ante up at R.I.’s...
When Sen. Frank A. Ciccone got wind in July that Bally’s Corp.’s board of directors had accepted a $4.5 billion buyout offer from the...
NCAA president urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college...
The NCAA wants states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban prop bets on college athletes.
"Sports betting issues are on the rise across...
Can R.I. afford to say ‘no’ to Bally’s iGaming proposal?
The inextricable ties between Bally’s Corp. and state government will be on display as the General Assembly vets a request from the operator of...
In just four years, effects of sports betting widespread
On the anniversary of the decision in a case brought by New Jersey in mid-May, two-thirds of the states in the country have legalized...
Report: Casinos in R.I. contribute $1B in economic activity
PROVIDENCE – The two commercial casinos in Rhode Island contribute $1 billion in economic activity, and gaming supports 5,496 jobs, which pay more than...