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Baccarat took 85.1% of Macau’s gross gaming revenue in 2025, from a total of MOP 247.4 billion that grew 9.1% on the year, according to iGaming Business reporting official Macau figures. That’s the whole city’s gambling economy resting on one card game with one decision per hand. Online, the story runs along similar lines. […]
There are some common themes that crop up time and time again when it comes to casino slots. We seemingly can’t get enough of Ancient Egypt, the luck of the Irish, or sometimes just a collection of fruits and some bells. Many of the games have similar rules and formats, and that uniformity also […]
New revenue and complaint data show why clear dispute handling is becoming a bigger part of the conversation around online gambling in America. The U.S. online gambling market is expanding at record pace, but consumer protection is becoming a more visible part of that growth story. The American Gaming Association reported that commercial gaming revenue […]
You’ve just come back from your casino trip, and now you feel like your hobby is all done and dusted until the next one… which likely won’t happen until sometime next year. But hey, it doesn’t have to be that way. Your casino hobby doesn’t magically “end” as soon as you go back home. But […]
Raising a slot stake and switching a game mode are different decisions, even when both increase the amount charged for a spin. The stake sets the amount wagered. A mode selects a version of play with particular features or starting conditions. Before treating a higher price as a bonus upgrade, check what changes […]
In states where iGaming is regulated, online casinos have become a huge part of entertainment for many adults. For readers curious about the options available, an Jokio online casino is one example of the wider move toward digital casino experiences that put convenience and choice at the center. And now there is a lot more […]
Beyond the bells, lights and reel is another world-one where players can lose themselves in thought By Frank Scoblete The next time you walk into a casino, do something completely out of character: don’t play. Not yet, anyway. Instead, take a stroll through the slot aisles. Watch the players. Look at their faces, their […]
An awful game can sometimes be your best friend By Jerry ‘Stickman’ Stich It’s no secret that video poker returns have been steadily declining. My wife and I went on a cruise, and I always enjoy checking out the casinos on cruise ships to see just how good (or more likely how bad) their […]
Ten surprising moments that helped transform the humble slot machine into the casino-floor superstar as we know today The first slot machine was a poker machine Before there were cherries, lemons and BARs, there was poker. In 1891, Sittman and Pitt of Brooklyn created a gambling machine based on poker hands. There was one problem: […]
AGS continues to grow its franchise Rakin’ Bacon! game family, now at 15 games and counting By Frank Legato The year 2018 was pivotal for Las Vegas- based gaming supplier AGS. It was on Jan. 28 of that year that AGS officials rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate […]