Gambling in the USA
European Gambling Versus US Gambling 2019
While Asia is gaining plenty of momentum, Europe and the US are still the largest bodies of gambling conniseurs. Asia may well become a leader in the future, but a lot of countries are going to have to loosen the reins on its residents before that’s likely to happen.
An in depth look at the gambling industries in both Europe and the US indicates both regions are currently experiencing explosive growth, though not necessarily in the same gambling sectors. While the differences will be identified below, there are areas where the gambling industries are quite similar. For instance, online casino sites in the USA are pretty much the same as top casino sites operating in Europe. In some cases, the top online casinos are owned and operated by the same ownership groups. Moving on, we want to spend some time discussing important differences.
Integration of Gambling into the Culture
In Europe, particularly in the UK, gambling has been widely accepted as a viable form of adult entertainment for a long time. There are opponents advocating for the cessation of gambling activities, but they really don’t have much of a voice.
Part of the reason why there is such a high level of integration of gambling into society is because of the influence the region has had on gambling in general. Aside from slot machines, most table games were invented and rolled out in countries like France and Italy. The longest existing land-based casinos reside in Europe. The reality is some forms of gambling has been legal in portions of Europe for over 200 years. It’s also noteworthy that Europe has always been well ahead of the curve when it comes to online gambling of any kind.
In America, horse racing in the only form of gambling that has any real longevity. Up until the 1950s, most other forms of gambling (slot machines, bingo, poker) were being provided in churches and the back rooms of bars. When land-based casinos finally came into the mainstream in the late 1950s, access was only available in Las Vegas with Atlantic City following suit almost 20 years later. It’s only recently that Americans have begun accepting gambling in general as a viable form of adult entertainment.
Game Selection
There’s a stark difference in the forms of gambling for which each region shows a preference. In the UK, there’s a large contingent of gamblers who support the horse racing industry. Truth be told, there’s more race tracks in Europe per capita than anywhere else in the world. Europeans also love to wager on European football (soccer) as well as bingo. Neither of those betting options have much of a following in the US.
In America, slot machines are king in the casinos. Next up would be blackjack where as Europeans prefer Baccarat and Roulette. The horse racing industry is strong in the US, but many people consider it a bit of a niche market. By the way, Americans love to play lotteries, a reality that has produced dozens of people with a net worth of over $100 million.
There is one other area within the gambling industry that offers insight about the people’s attitudes towards gambling. In Europe, the regulation of gambling operations is important, but there is a higher level of tolerance for unregulated providers. In the US, the government goes to extraordinary lengths to keep a tight grip on how and where citizens are permitted to gamble.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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