Slot machines, both land-based and online, are far and away the most popular gambling products in America. This week, officials at BetMGM offered proof of that fact with the announcement that their New Jersey progressive online slot pool is now sitting at a record $4.2 million. BetMGM's progressive slots pool covers games at BetMGM, Borgata,…
Aristocrat Gaming is entering a multi-year deal with the National Football League (NFL) to produce NFL-themed slot machines and virtual games. It's a unique arrangement that, once again, shows how the league that once vilified regulated gambling is now seeing its value as a source of revenue. Under the terms of the deal, Aristocrat Gaming…
Rhode Island lottery officials are ordering the removal of more than 350 slot machines at the state's Twin Rivers Casino. The machines, which are operated by International Gaming Technology (IGT) haven't been meeting the profit standards set by the state, but that's only part of the story. Rhode Island's gambling market is currently gripped by…
What will it take for the gambling industry to connect with younger customers and insure a future that doesn't fizzle out when Baby Boomers head to the grave? If recent efforts by Caesars Entertainment and Gamblit Gaming are any indication, that effort involves skill-based gambling machines that fuse together elements of traditional slots and modern…
The Israeli Treasure Department is pulling the plug on a group of state-sponsored slot machines as the result of a licensing feud that just couldn't be solved. It's a move that won't have a huge impact on the Israeli gambling business, but is considered a huge win for the country's anti-gambling forces. The machines in…
