Aristocrat Gaming has revealed new NFL-themed slot machines set to appear on casino floors in September. This move symbolizes a major shift for the National Football League, which was previously opposed to legalized sports betting but has now partnered with the American Gaming Association on responsible gambling initiatives. The customizable slot machines aim to appeal to fans of different NFL teams, including “displaced fans” who root for a team outside their city of residence. The initiative is expected to attract younger male players to slot machines, traditionally popular among older women, and comes with responsible gaming initiatives in partnership with the NFL.

Despite typhoon warnings impacting daily run-rates, Macau is on track to achieve the highest monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) in July since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Investment bank JP Morgan estimates that GGR for the first 16 days of July reached MOP$8.25 billion (US$1.03 billion), surpassing the Q2 average. While the typhoon may have slowed daily GGR to around MOP$493 million (US$61 million) recently, analysts expect July to surpass MOP$16 billion (US$1.99 billion) in total GGR, indicating a 90%+ recovery in mass GGR compared to pre-COVID levels. JP Morgan also predicts that Macau’s concessionaires will report all-time high margins for the June 2023 quarter, with Sands China leading the way in its upcoming Q2 results announcement.

The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced the opening of applications for three sports betting licenses in the state. While Arizona allows for a total of 20 licenses, only 18 were issued initially. With the closure of Fubo sportsbook, one tribal license and two commercial licenses for event locations are now available. Interested applicants can submit their applications from July 14th, with the application window running from August 1st to 15th. The license fees amount to $750,000, with an initial payment of $100,000 required upon application. Several operators, including PointsBet, bet365, Tipico, and Betr, are expected to apply for the licenses. PointsBet, in particular, is considered a likely candidate, as it narrowly missed out on a license during the initial application round through its partner, […]