Gambling in the USA

PDS Gaming Announces Exclusive Distributorship of Meter Image Capturing, LLC (MiC™)

Published

6 years ago

August 6, 2019

PDS Introduces Groundbreaking Technology to Replace Antiquated Methods for Progressive Meter Readings

PDS Gaming, a worldwide provider of gaming equipment and financing solutions, announces an Exclusive Distributorship of Meter Image Capturing, (“MiC™”). MiC™ is an innovative Progressive Meter Reporting System that utilizes Optical Character Recognition (“OCR”) or Voice Recognition (“VR”) to capture progressive meter data. This advanced system significantly reduces the excess resources that are currently allocated to daily progressive meter reads.

The MiC ™ system offers an advanced solution by automating the gathering, recording, and subsequent transmission of progressive values on slot machines. Many regulatory agencies, as well as individual casinos’ internal control procedures, require periodic “progressive meter readings,” which could happen as regularly as daily. MiC™ uses OCR technology, as well as VR technology to efficiently automate this manual process. MiC™ will increase accuracy, reduce time to read progressive meters on the casino floor, and make values immediately available to slot/revenue auditors in real time.

“We are very excited about the groundbreaking MiC™ system and are especially eager to introduce MiC™ to the North American marketplace. The MiC™ system is a pioneering product that not only streamlines the progressive meter reading process and improves overall reporting accuracy, but it also provides casinos extraordinary cost savings in comparison to the outdated methods of daily progressive meter reads,” says Alex Dungan, Chief Executive Officer of PDS Gaming.

“Casino based technology has continued to evolve significantly and at a rapid pace. Surprisingly, the antiquated process of reading progressive meters has not. The advanced MiC™ system provides a long-awaited and highly essential technological solution that casino operators have been wanting for many years,” says Melissa Sweitzer, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at PDS Gaming.

About PDS Gaming:

Founded in Minneapolis in 1988 PDS Gaming traces its roots to early days of vehicle lease portfolio acquisition and equipment leasing. In the early 1990’s PDS transformed itself into one of the leading providers of innovative financing solutions and a lessor of slot machine equipment to the gaming industry. Headquartered in Las Vegas, PDS has deployed nearly $1.3 billion in capital, maintaining a current roster of over 300 customers and clients. This roster covers much of the gaming industry’s landscape, including its largest operators, OEM’s and distributors, and industry entrepreneurs. PDS has over the years operated in 81 regulated jurisdictions, 26 US States and 15 countries.

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Fanatics Betting and Gaming, Boyd Gaming Announce Missouri Partnership

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11 hours ago

August 25, 2025

Peter Tolan

Fanatics Sportsbook Plans To Launch Online Statewide, Open Retail Sportsbooks Serving Kansas City and St. Louis Markets –

Today, Fanatics Betting and Gaming announced that it is partnering with Boyd Gaming Corporation in the state of Missouri.

Under the terms of their multi-year agreement, Fanatics Sportsbook will operate mobile sports betting under Boyd’s sports betting license in Missouri. The companies will open Fanatics-branded retail sportsbooks at Boyd’s Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City and Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa St. Charles, located near St. Louis. Fanatics plans to launch its online and retail betting products with the debut of regulated sports wagering in Missouri this December, contingent upon receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

Upon launching this December, sports fans across Missouri will be able to download the Fanatics Sportsbook on iOS and Android and begin their Fanatics experience. Winning Hits Different in Missouri on Fanatics Sportsbook with up to 10% FanCash back on every bet, win or lose; Fair Play™ injury protection; and events and experiences that only Fanatics can pull off.

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The Fanatics Sportsbook retail locations at the two Ameristar casinos in Missouri will cater to guests looking to enjoy the ultimate sportsbook experience, offering legal betting markets for all major sports including professional and college football, basketball, hockey, baseball, tennis, soccer, golf, MMA, boxing and more. All development and trading of sports betting markets will be done in-house by Fanatics.

For more news and information on the pending launch of legal sports betting in the state of Missouri, follow the Fanatics Sportsbook social channels on X @FanaticsBook and on Instagram @FanaticsSportsbook.

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NYC Mayoral Front-runner Zohran Mamdani Says He Won’t Oppose Casino Development

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4 days ago

August 22, 2025

Niji Narayan

As a state lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani generally opposed plans to open full-scale casinos in New York City. In June, when he walked past a billboard showing betting markets for the city mayor’s race, he even quipped that “gambling is haram,” an Arabic word meaning forbidden.

But on Wednesday, Mr. Mamdani said that he did not intend to use his newfound political clout as the Democratic mayoral nominee and the race’s front-runner to try to stop the arrival of casinos that are widely considered a fait accompli.

Speaking alongside the leader of a union pushing the gambling expansion, Mr. Mamdani told reporters that while he still had doubts about the casinos backed by corporate giants, he respected the views of state voters who had approved the downstate gambling expansion more than a decade ago.

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Better Business Bureau Reports Increase in Online Gambling Complaints

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4 days ago

August 22, 2025

Niji Narayan

According to research from Better Business Bureau (BBB), the illegal online gambling market is nearly four times bigger than the legal online gambling industry; $402 billion to $103 billion (estimates from Researchandmarkets.com and the American Gaming Association, respectively).

The BBB says it has received almost 200 scam reports and more than 10,000 business complaints related to online gambling and gaming since 2022. Some scam reports involved theft, while complaints showed a pattern of unclear terms and consumer misunderstandings. In some cases, consumers lost tens of thousands of dollars.

Here are some common questions with answers from the BBB regarding online gambling:

What red flags should I look out for if using gambling or gaming services?

Big promises around payouts and tempting ads without details are common. Many people aren’t aware the people they are dealing with are in countries overseas. People should also be leery of sweepstakes-style games, payment through cryptocurrency and typos in names.

How can I avoid issues with gambling or gaming companies?

Read your state and provincial laws. There are many different laws for online gambling, depending on where you live.

Check for proper licensure. Even if your state allows gambling, it may have a limited list of allowed websites. Check with your state’s gaming agency to see who is licensed.

Read the fine print. The reality of how winning and withdrawal works may be different than your first impression on a website. Check out the details of a specific service and fully understand how they work before sending them any money.

Even legitimate websites may freeze winnings. There are many reasons why a casino or sportsbook might freeze winnings, even if the money is rightfully yours. Know what actions to take if your account is frozen.

Visit BBB.org to check out a business or register a complaint and BBB.org/ScamTracker to report a scam.