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Table of Contents Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................... 5 Preface .......................................................................... 9 Overview of Gaming Worldwide............................... 11 Gaming in Africa........................................................ 17 Algeria ................................................................... 19 Angola ................................................................... 19 Benin...................................................................... 20 Botswana ............................................................... 21 Burkina Faso .......................................................... 22 Burundi .................................................................. 22 Cameroon............................................................... 22 Cape Verde ............................................................ 23 Central African Republic....................................... 23 Chad ....................................................................... 24 Comoros................................................................. 24 Democratic Republic of Congo ............................. 24 Djibouti .................................................................. 25 Equatorial Guinea .................................................. 25 Eswatini ................................................................. 25 Ethiopia.................................................................. 26 Gabon..................................................................... 27 Gambia................................................................... 27 Ghana ..................................................................... 27 Guinea.................................................................... 29 Ivory Coast ............................................................ 29 Kenya ..................................................................... 30 Lesotho .................................................................. 32 Liberia.................................................................... 33 Madagascar ............................................................ 33 Malawi ................................................................... 34 Mali........................................................................ 35 Mauritius................................................................ 36 Morocco ................................................................. 38 Mozambique .......................................................... 40 Namibia ................................................................. 41 Niger ...................................................................... 42 Nigeria ................................................................... 42 Réunion.................................................................. 44 Rwanda .................................................................. 44 Sao Tome and Principe.......................................... 45 Senegal .................................................................. 45 Seychelles .............................................................. 46 Sierra Leone .......................................................... 47 South Africa .......................................................... 47 Eastern Cape .................................................... 54 Free State ......................................................... 61 Gauteng ........................................................... 67 KwaZulu-Natal ................................................ 76 Limpopo .......................................................... 83 Mpumalanga .................................................... 89 North West Province ....................................... 96 Northern Cape ............................................... 103 Western Cape ................................................ 108 Tanzania .............................................................. 114 Togo..................................................................... 115 Tunisia ................................................................. 115 Uganda................................................................. 116 Zambia................................................................. 117 Zimbabwe ............................................................ 118 Gaming in Asia and the Middle East ....................... 121 Armenia ............................................................... 123 Azerbaijan ........................................................... 124 Bahrain ................................................................ 124 Cambodia............................................................. 124 China ................................................................... 128 Egypt ................................................................... 129 Hong Kong .......................................................... 131 India ..................................................................... 135 Indonesia ............................................................. 139 Iraq....................................................................... 139 Israel .................................................................... 139 Japan .................................................................... 140 Kazakhstan .......................................................... 144 Laos ..................................................................... 145 Lebanon ............................................................... 146 Macau .................................................................. 146
Table of Contents 6 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac Malaysia .............................................................. 156 Mongolia ............................................................. 158 Myanmar ............................................................. 158 Nepal ................................................................... 159 North Korea......................................................... 160 Philippines........................................................... 160 Cagayan Economic Zone and Free Port........ 168 Saudi Arabia ........................................................ 169 Singapore............................................................. 169 South Korea......................................................... 174 Sri Lanka ............................................................. 177 Taiwan ................................................................. 178 Tajikistan ............................................................. 179 Thailand............................................................... 180 Timor-Leste ......................................................... 180 Turkey ................................................................. 181 Turkmenistan....................................................... 182 United Arab Emirates.......................................... 182 Vietnam ............................................................... 183 Gaming in the Caribbean ......................................... 187 Anguilla............................................................... 188 Antigua and Barbuda........................................... 188 Aruba ................................................................... 190 Bahamas .............................................................. 192 Barbados.............................................................. 193 Bermuda .............................................................. 195 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba ........................ 195 British Virgin Islands .......................................... 196 Curaçao ............................................................... 196 Dominica ............................................................. 207 Dominican Republic............................................ 207 Grenada ............................................................... 211 Guadeloupe ......................................................... 212 Haiti ..................................................................... 212 Jamaica ................................................................ 212 Martinique ........................................................... 220 Puerto Rico.......................................................... 221 Saint Kitts and Nevis........................................... 225 Saint Lucia .......................................................... 226 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ....................... 226 Sint Maarten ........................................................ 227 Trinidad and Tobago ........................................... 228 Turks and Caicos Islands .....................................230 United States Virgin Islands ................................230 Gaming in Central and South America ....................233 Argentina..............................................................234 Belize ...................................................................247 Bolivia..................................................................249 Brazil ....................................................................249 Chile .....................................................................251 Colombia..............................................................255 Costa Rica ............................................................265 Ecuador ................................................................272 El Salvador ...........................................................272 French Guiana ......................................................273 Guatemala ............................................................273 Guyana .................................................................274 Honduras ..............................................................274 Nicaragua .............................................................275 Panama .................................................................277 Paraguay...............................................................287 Peru ......................................................................289 Suriname ..............................................................295 Uruguay................................................................296 Venezuela.............................................................300 Gaming in Europe.....................................................303 Åland Islands .......................................................307 Albania .................................................................308 Alderney...............................................................309 Andorra ................................................................311 Austria ..................................................................311 Belarus .................................................................318 Belgium ................................................................321 Bosnia and Herzegovina ......................................336 Bulgaria ................................................................338 Croatia ..................................................................345 Cyprus ..................................................................356 Czech Republic ....................................................361 Denmark...............................................................379 Estonia..................................................................386 Faroe Islands ........................................................391 Finland .................................................................391 France...................................................................403 Georgia.................................................................441
Table of Contents Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 7 Germany .............................................................. 443 Schleswig-Holstein ........................................ 472 Gibraltar ............................................................... 473 Greece .................................................................. 474 Guernsey .............................................................. 478 Hungary ............................................................... 479 Iceland ................................................................. 483 Ireland .................................................................. 483 Isle of Man........................................................... 493 Italy ...................................................................... 495 Jersey ................................................................... 503 Kosovo ................................................................. 504 Latvia ................................................................... 505 Liechtenstein........................................................ 517 Lithuania .............................................................. 518 Luxembourg......................................................... 530 Macedonia ........................................................... 532 Malta .................................................................... 536 Moldova ............................................................... 541 Monaco ................................................................ 542 Montenegro.......................................................... 544 Netherlands .......................................................... 548 Norway ................................................................ 562 Poland .................................................................. 567 Portugal................................................................ 573 Romania ............................................................... 575 Russia................................................................... 580 Serbia ................................................................... 585 Slovakia ............................................................... 588 Slovenia ............................................................... 592 Spain .................................................................... 598 Sweden................................................................. 613 Switzerland .......................................................... 623 Ukraine ................................................................ 630 United Kingdom .................................................. 632 Gaming in North America........................................ 771 Canada ................................................................. 773 Mexico ................................................................. 776 United States ........................................................ 778 Gaming in Oceania................................................... 787 Australia............................................................... 788 Australian Capital Territory........................... 790 New South Wales .......................................... 798 Northern Territory ......................................... 809 Queensland .................................................... 818 South Australia .............................................. 831 Tasmania ....................................................... 837 Victoria .......................................................... 848 Western Australia .......................................... 859 Christmas Island .................................................. 868 Cook Islands ........................................................ 868 Fiji ....................................................................... 869 French Polynesia ................................................. 869 Marshall Islands .................................................. 869 Nauru ................................................................... 869 New Caledonia .................................................... 869 New Zealand........................................................ 870 Norfolk Island...................................................... 880 Northern Mariana Islands .................................... 881 Palau .................................................................... 882 Papua New Guinea .............................................. 882 Samoa .................................................................. 883 Solomon Islands .................................................. 883 Vanuatu ............................................................... 884 Gaming on Cruise Ships .......................................... 887 Gaming Property Owners and Operators................. 905 Gaming Properties Ranked by Size ......................... 953 Gaming Machines................................................ 953 Table Games ........................................................ 961 Poker Tables ........................................................ 969 Bingo Seats.......................................................... 977 Gaming Positions ................................................ 981 Hotel Rooms........................................................ 989 Gaming Properties Grouped by Property Type ....... 997 Planned ................................................................ 997 Under Construction ............................................. 998 Casinos ................................................................ 999 Casino-Hotels .................................................... 1023 Racinos .............................................................. 1029 Dog Tracks ........................................................ 1030 Horse Tracks...................................................... 1031 Casino Cruises ................................................... 1037 Cruise Ships....................................................... 1037 Card Rooms ....................................................... 1039 Poker Games...................................................... 1041 Bingo Halls........................................................ 1048 Appendix A: Assumptions and Methodology........ 1053
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Preface Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 9 Preface We are pleased to publish this 19th edition of Casino City's Global Gaming Almanac. This new edition provides market, financial, legal, and regulatory information about land-based and online gambling for more than 200 regions and jurisdictions around the world. From a summary of each country's gaming activity to the details of the participating properties, this almanac furnishes a complete overview of gaming worldwide. We also offer the information in this publication through an online service available at GlobalGamingAlmanac.com. This almanac is one of three publications that together comprise Casino City's Gaming Analyst Package. The other publications are Casino City's IndianGamingReport.com online service and Casino City's North American Gaming Almanac. The summary information for North America included in this almanac relies on the more detailed information provided in these other publications. This almanac has five primary areas of focus within each jurisdiction. First, the major market segments are described, including casino and card room gaming, lotteries, commercial bingo, race wagering, sports betting and online gaming. Information on recent revenue statistics, the historical and current regulatory environment, an overview of pending legislation, and major trends is included. Second, summary tables show the distribution and total numbers for types of gaming facilities, gaming devices (including slots, video lottery terminals, and electronic bingo), and gaming tables (including poker) within the jurisdiction. Other summarized statistics include casino square footage, convention square footage, number of rooms, restaurants and entertainment venues. Third, 6,000 gaming properties are covered across the jurisdictions. Details provided for individual properties include physical address, phone and fax numbers, website and e-mail addresses, property owner, types of table games, restaurant names and cuisines, entertainment venues, attractions and hours of operation. All the summarized statistics listed above are also provided for individual properties. Fourth, for each gambling activity in a jurisdiction, the appropriate regulatory body is shown with name, location and contact information. Gaming-related associations are also listed for each jurisdiction. Finally, current and historic activity-specific revenue charts and tables are provided. This data is not included for all jurisdictions, but we hope to see the number of jurisdictions furnishing revenue figures increase with each edition. This data is collected from regulatory agencies and commissions around the world. Specifically, the data includes: • Four years of calendar year net gaming revenue by gaming activity. The four calendar years of data are presented in local currency and U.S. dollars for all jurisdictions. The data is also presented in inflation-adjusted terms using December 2025 as the base. See the appendix for details of the calculations required to produce the revenue data presented in this book. • Five-year revenue bar charts for each gaming activity in each jurisdiction. Inflation-adjusted and U.S. dollar charts are included for each available jurisdiction as well. • Summary tables with four years of revenue, revenue change since prior year, inflation-adjusted revenue and inflation-adjusted revenue change since prior year for each gaming activity. • Raw revenue data tables and, when obtainable, tables of taxes collected per gaming activity. Casino City's Global Gaming Almanac also includes an ownership section that lists more than 400 gaming property owners worldwide. Along with contact information, the ownership details show the properties owned
Preface 10 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac and ownership share. Ranked lists of the largest gaming properties worldwide based on a variety of criteria and lists of gaming properties organized by property type are also provided. Casino City’s GlobalGamingAlmanac.com online service complements the print edition of the almanac with a variety of features and additional information. Interactive maps are provided showing the location of every gaming property covered in the almanac. You can zoom in on the maps to see close-up satellite images of properties and click on a property icon to see its details. A market analyzer tool is provided that shows a variety of statistics for a given gaming property in relation to all properties in a designated surrounding geographic area. More than 1,200 annual reports of gaming businesses based outside of North America are also available in addition to online access to the current and all prior editions of the almanac. The creation of Casino City's Global Gaming Almanac and Casino City’s GlobalGamingAlmanac.com online service and the development of the infrastructure required to support their production and the production of the other gaming analyst products were a massive effort involving many disciplines by a team of very dedicated people. We're proud of the effort put forth by every employee of Casino City Press. Steve Bloom, Vice President of Engineering, has overall responsibility for the software engineering efforts required to create the new editions of the almanac and online service, including database design, data-entry applications, and data extract procedures, in addition to managing the design and layout of the book and online service. Andrea Mullaney created the cover artwork for the almanac and the graphics and product tutorial included in the online service. Paul Mogilevsky, Publications Project Manager, had overall product management responsibility and worked closely with the development and content teams to manage the research, analysis and production work required to publish the new edition of the almanac. Paul was a major contributor, gathering financial data, compiling property and game counts, updating gaming jurisdiction summary descriptions and performing quality assurance reviews and final book production. Casino City’s content team is responsible for most of our data collection and update efforts. Simply stated, the new edition of the almanac and the online service would not exist without the dedication of the entire content team. Nancy Reiff and Michael Zadig were responsible for the updated property lists, property details, property associations, and agency and commission data included in this edition. Gary Trask was responsible for gaming jurisdiction descriptions. Other content development team members include Daniel Ippolito and Nancy Troy. Finally, we'd like to thank you, our customer. It is your words of encouragement and appreciation, your suggestions, and your overwhelming acceptance of our products that make our efforts both rewarding and possible. Michael A. Corfman Sylvia F. Corfman Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Casino City Press Casino City Press
World Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 11 Overview of Gaming Worldwide Overview As you survey the world, you will find forms of legal gambling almost everywhere. Legalized gambling has become the norm over the past 25 years as more and more jurisdictions have tapped into the tremendous revenue potential provided by the taxation and regulation of gambling. Governments continue to expand legal gambling or update their regulatory frameworks to address new products and technologies. In the few places where gambling is still illegal for religious or ideological reasons, there are proponents making a strong case for its introduction. More than 190 countries participate in some kind of legal gambling as of mid-2026. As the tide has turned, the holdouts have seen residents travel from their countries and states to gamble in neighboring jurisdictions, bringing their money and potential tax revenue with them. With the global spread of regulated, online gambling, plus the still significant amount of illegal gambling around the world, we can safely say that most people will find an outlet for their gambling needs. Gaming Machine Summary Gaming Machines Slots......................................... 1,576,251 51.6% Video Gaming Machines ........... 146,811 4.8% Amusements with Prizes............ 723,057 23.7% Video Lottery Terminals............ 215,984 7.1% Electronic Gaming Machines..... 360,616 11.8% Electronic Bingo ............................ 6,890 0.2% Historic Horse Racing.................. 24,124 0.8% Total ........................................ 3,053,733 100.0% Gaming Profile by Type of Location Locations Bingo Halls .................................... 8,474 4.8% Card Rooms ..................................... 345 0.2% Casinos ........................................... 9,106 5.1% Gaming Machine Outlets ........... 158,158 88.7% Jai-Alai Frontons................................ 2 0.0% OTB Facilities .................................. 244 0.1% Racinos............................................. 103 0.1% Ships with Casinos ........................... 353 0.2% Sportsbooks....................................... 34 0.0% Tracks............................................. 1,547 0.9% Total ........................................... 178,366 100.0% All Gaming Machines Bingo Halls .................................. 53,925 1.8% Card Rooms ................................... 1,418 0.0% Casinos.................................... 1,078,679 35.3% Gaming Machine Outlets ........ 1,743,947 57.1% Jai-Alai Frontons............................ 1,643 0.1% Racinos......................................... 94,576 3.1% Ships with Casinos ....................... 78,945 2.6% Tracks............................................... 600 0.0% Total ........................................ 3,053,733 100.0% Slots Bingo Halls .................................... 3,658 0.2% Casinos ....................................... 963,405 61.1% Gaming Machine Outlets ........... 474,347 30.1% Jai-Alai Frontons............................ 1,643 0.1% Racinos......................................... 54,253 3.4% Ships with Casinos ....................... 78,945 5.0% Total ........................................ 1,576,251 100.0% Video Gaming Machines Card Rooms.................................... 1,418 1.0% Casinos ......................................... 61,385 41.8% Gaming Machine Outlets.............. 80,332 54.7% Racinos ........................................... 3,676 2.5% Total ........................................... 146,811 100.0% Video Lottery Terminals Bingo Halls....................................... 403 0.2% Casinos ......................................... 18,183 8.4% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 165,750 76.7% Racinos ......................................... 31,648 14.7% Total ........................................... 215,984 100.0% Historic Horse Racing Machines Casinos ......................................... 15,513 64.3% Gaming Machine Outlets................ 3,912 16.2% Racinos ........................................... 4,099 17.0% Tracks ............................................... 600 2.5% Total ............................................. 24,124 100.0% Electronic Bingo Bingo Halls..................................... 6,400 92.9% Casinos ............................................. 490 7.1% Total ............................................... 6,890 100.0% Amusements with Prizes Casinos ............................................... 3 0.0% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 723,054 100.0% Total ........................................... 723,057 100.0% Electronic Gaming Machines Bingo Halls................................... 43,464 12.1% Casinos ......................................... 19,700 5.5% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 296,552 82.2% Racinos ............................................. 900 0.2% Total ........................................... 360,616 100.0% Table Games Including Poker Bingo Halls......................................... 9 0.0% Card Rooms.................................... 4,471 6.1% Casinos ......................................... 61,940 84.7% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 493 0.7% Jai-Alai Frontons ............................... 37 0.1% Racinos ........................................... 2,089 2.9% Ships with Casinos ......................... 4,073 5.6% Total ............................................. 73,112 100.0% Poker Tables Card Rooms.................................... 3,084 28.3% Casinos ........................................... 6,788 62.4% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 134 1.2% Jai-Alai Frontons ............................... 37 0.3% Racinos ............................................. 570 5.2% Ships with Casinos ........................... 266 2.4% Total ............................................. 10,879 100.0% Table Games Excluding Poker Bingo Halls......................................... 9 0.0% Card Rooms.................................... 1,387 2.2% Casinos ......................................... 55,152 88.6% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 359 0.6% Racinos ........................................... 1,519 2.4% Ships with Casinos ......................... 3,807 6.1% Total ............................................. 62,233 100.0%
World 12 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac Gaming Profile by Geographic Location Locations Africa ............................................. 2,189 1.2% Asia & Middle East.......................... 550 0.3% Caribbean ....................................... 1,959 1.1% Central & South America............... 3,818 2.1% Europe .........................................128,128 71.8% North America ............................. 35,104 19.7% Oceania .......................................... 6,366 3.6% Cruise Ships ..................................... 252 0.1% Total ............................................178,366 100.0% All Gaming Machines Africa ........................................... 61,037 2.0% Asia & Middle East...................... 55,315 1.8% Caribbean ..................................... 61,943 2.0% Central & South America............311,263 10.2% Europe ......................................1,267,495 41.5% North America .........................1,063,776 34.8% Oceania .......................................213,739 7.0% Cruise Ships ................................. 19,165 0.6% Total .........................................3,053,733 100.0% Slots Africa ........................................... 31,333 2.0% Asia & Middle East...................... 55,315 3.5% Caribbean ..................................... 51,943 3.3% Central & South America............311,263 19.7% Europe .........................................320,681 20.3% North America ............................767,420 48.7% Oceania ........................................ 19,131 1.2% Cruise Ships ................................. 19,165 1.2% Total .........................................1,576,251 100.0% Video Gaming Machines North America ............................146,811 100.0% Historic Horse Racing Machines North America ............................. 24,124 100.0% Video Lottery Terminals Caribbean ..................................... 10,000 4.6% Europe .......................................... 91,004 42.1% North America ............................114,980 53.2% Total ............................................215,984 100.0% Electronic Bingo Africa ............................................... 300 4.4% North America ............................... 6,590 95.6% Total ............................................... 6,890 100.0% Amusements with Prizes Europe .........................................723,057 100.0% Electronic Gaming Machines Africa ........................................... 29,404 8.2% Europe .........................................132,753 36.8% North America ............................... 3,851 1.1% Oceania .......................................194,608 54.0% Total ............................................360,616 100.0% Table Games Including Poker Africa ............................................. 1,880 2.6% Asia & Middle East...................... 14,110 19.3% Caribbean ....................................... 1,410 1.9% Central & South America............... 3,741 5.1% Europe .......................................... 16,854 23.1% North America ............................. 31,318 42.8% Oceania .......................................... 2,210 3.0% Cruise Ships ................................... 1,589 2.2% Total ............................................. 73,112 100.0% Poker Tables Africa................................................ 155 1.4% Asia & Middle East .......................... 256 2.4% Caribbean ......................................... 171 1.6% Central & South America ................. 331 3.0% Europe ............................................ 2,680 24.6% North America................................ 7,106 65.3% Oceania............................................. 156 1.4% Cruise Ships....................................... 24 0.2% Total ............................................. 10,879 100.0% Table Games Excluding Poker Africa.............................................. 1,725 2.8% Asia & Middle East ...................... 13,854 22.3% Caribbean ....................................... 1,239 2.0% Central & South America ............... 3,410 5.5% Europe .......................................... 14,174 22.8% North America.............................. 24,212 38.9% Oceania........................................... 2,054 3.3% Cruise Ships.................................... 1,565 2.5% Total ............................................. 62,233 100.0% Casino and Card Room Gaming Our research indicates that more than 120 countries around the world have legalized casino and card room gambling. We consider casinos to be properties that offer gaming machines and table games or properties that offer house-banked table games. Properties that offer poker exclusively or a combination of poker and player-banked games are classified as card rooms. Gaming machine outlets include locations that offer gaming machine products exclusively, from slot halls to limited-payout machine locations such as pubs, restaurants, and grocery stores. Trends for the casino segment include the increasing share of revenue from electronic gaming machines, the integration of additional food, beverage, and entertainment options as part of the casino experience, and the growth of non-gaming amenities as central components of the casino business model. With new regulatory schemes in existing markets, for example, in the United Kingdom and Macau, casino gambling is set to see a continued emphasis on resort-style development, non-gaming investment, and stricter regulatory compliance. Although pachinko represents one of the most vigorous gaming markets, we have decided against adding pachinko machines and their locations to the statistical summaries that follow. Lotteries Lotteries are as widespread as casinos and card rooms, with more than 120 countries offering some kind of lottery product. For the most part, lotteries are controlled by the government and contribute to the public good. Digital and app-based lottery distribution continues to expand rapidly in mature markets, especially across Europe, North America, and Africa. Race Wagering Horse and dog tracks have felt increasing financial pressure from the proliferation of casinos, online sports betting, and lotteries. A large number of tracks have had to introduce casinos, card rooms, slot machines and VLTs to subsidize the racing operations. In jurisdictions where the racing industry has suffered from competition, legislators have in many cases passed legislation allowing the tracks to expand their operations. In many regions, this
World Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 13 support takes the form of authorizing trackside casinos, VLTs, or dedicated tax subsidies. Other strategies include developing a global circuit of premier races and using tax revenue from land-based facilities to subsidize tracks. More than 80 nations participate in the race betting industry as of mid-2026. Sports Betting Sports betting is widespread throughout the world. Nearly every major market now offers regulated sports betting through retail, online, or hybrid models. Countries with less developed gambling industries tend to allow large international gaming companies to offer sports betting services on their behalf in exchange for licensing fees and taxes. Since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was repealed by the U.S. Supreme Court in May of 2018, 39 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, have legalized sports betting as of October 2026. Of those, 32 states and Washington, D.C. offer mobile wagering; Puerto Rico also has mobile wagering through licensed operators. Online Gaming As the online gaming industry matures, so do the approaches to regulating it. In Europe, online gaming is primarily governed by a country-by-country licensing approach. In this model, individual jurisdictions license and tax online gaming operators and create different sets of regulations and tax rules for operators to follow. Regulatory models range from highly restrictive – just a few licenses granted – to wide open (no cap on licenses). Tax models vary widely, from taxes on turnover to taxes on profits or revenue. In Canada, online gambling is regulated at the provincial level, with different rules and laws in each province, and Ontario’s open multilicense market is now seen as a benchmark for channelization and competition. As of 2026, Ontario’s regulated market included roughly 49 commercial operators and 84 gaming websites, with recent research placing channelization above 90 percent. And in the United States, legalization of online casinos and poker remains statedriven, while federal oversight continues to focus on areas including consumer protection and anti-money-laundering compliance. As of October 2026, 41 U.S. jurisdictions (including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico) offer regulated online gambling in at least one form (sports betting, poker, and/or casino gaming). Eight states have legalized online casino gaming as of October 2026, though Maine’s market had not launched; seven states have live regulated online casinos. Online poker is legal in nine states, although not all have active operators. Charitable Gaming Charitable gaming is traditionally allowed in jurisdictions as a way for small local charities to generate revenue for their causes. Raffles, bingo, poker, twenty-one, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, and other lowtechnology games are the usual methods for this type of gambling. An exception to this rule is the limited charitable casino-style operations permitted in some Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, which are typically subject to tighter oversight to ensure proceeds benefit nonprofit causes. Commercial Bingo Bingo is a popular form of entertainment, available in some form in many regions worldwide. There are many variations to the rules and the ways it can be played. Traditional paper bingo is still very common, but electronic bingo is also popular. Some electronic bingo machines are virtually indistinguishable from traditional slot machines. In some jurisdictions, bingo is offered in lottery form. It is not unusual for bingo halls to operate slot machines or VLTs on the same premises, and many markets now offer bingo both in landbased halls and online. Associations ASIS International 1625 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2882 (703) 519-6200 www.asisonline.org Founded in 1955, ASIS International is an organization for security professionals that develops programs and materials which address matters of security. ASIS promotes the value of the security management profession and helps create guidelines and standards for the industry. ASIS's Gaming and Wagering Protection Council focuses on issues surrounding security and surveillance management for professionals working in gaming or wagering venues. Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers PO Box 50049 Henderson, Nevada (702) 812-6932 www.agem.org AGEM is a nonprofit international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, lotteries, systems, table games, online technology, key components, and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, regulatory influence, trade show partnerships, educational alliances, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. AGEM has assisted regulatory agencies and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. Association of Players, Casinos, and Webmasters 33 Needham Street Newton, Massachusetts 02461-1615 (617) 332-2650 Fax: (617) 964-2280 www.apcw.org The APCW is focused on sharing the latest industry news with its members through weekly video news broadcasts. Founded in 2003, its news broadcasts have been watched over 5,000,000 times. Association of Racing Commissioners International 2365 Harrodsburg Road Suite B450 Lexington, Kentucky 40504 (859) 224-7070 Fax: (859) 224-7071 www.arci.com RCI is a nonprofit trade association made up of government regulators of horse and greyhound racing. Members of the
World 14 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac organization work to ensure integrity in racing, developing programs for drug testing and the security of wagering systems. Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club PO Box 691085 Houston, Texas 77269-1085 (877) 422-4822 casinocollectiblesassociation.com Established in 1988, the CCandGTCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of gaming history. The group collects gaming memorabilia and serves as a source of information. Esports and Online Gaming Association, Inc. 16200 SW Pacific Highway Suite H503 Tigard, Oregon 97224 (833) 463-7642 www.esoga.gg The Esports and Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) partners with organizations to bring esports and online gaming experiences to local communities. The group provides organizations with the tools and support they need. Whether hosting a dedicated esports league or looking to start an online gaming program, ESOGA offers a complete package of products and services. Esports Integrity Commission Suite 129 14 Chertsey Road Woking GU22 5AH United Kingdom esic.gg The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is a not for profit members' association established in 2015 by key esports stakeholders to deal with issues of common interest - in particular the threat that match manipulation and betting fraud and other integrity challenges pose to esports. Membership of ESIC centres around key Principles that the members have agreed and they have also agreed to be bound by a Code of Ethics to govern their behaviour amongst themselves. ESIC is an historic coalition of businesses that are usually in competition with each other, but recognise that they are all threatened by attacks on the integrity of esports. Esports Trade Association 207 E. Ohio St. #430 Chicago, Illinois 60611 (708) 680-7133 esportsta.org Esports Trade Association is the trade association for esports industry business leaders. Founded in 2017, its mission is to unify, serve, and ethically advance the business interests and sustainability of the esports industry. Gambling Portal Webmasters Association 33 Needham Street Newton, Massachusetts 02461-1615 (617) 332-2850 Fax: (617) 964-2280 www.gpwa.org Established in 2001, the GPWA is the leading association for online gaming affiliates around the world. The GPWA has a focus on ethical behavior, and thousands of affiliate sites have agreed to follow the GPWA code of conduct and bear the GPWA-approved portal seal. The GPWA's community forum, with half a million posts, is where affiliates and affiliate managers interact with one another and share their perspective on every aspect of the industry. Global Gaming Women 799 9th Street Northwest Suite 700 Washington, District of Columbia 20001-5326 (202) 552-2675 Fax: (202) 552-2676 www.globalgamingwomen.org Global Gaming Women supports the development and success of women in the international gaming industry through education, mentor programs and networking. Established in 2011 by the American Gaming Association, GGW brings women in gaming together to form a network to share experiences and best practices. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals 11709 Boulder Lane Suite 110 Austin, Texas 78726-1832 (512) 249-5333 or (800) 646-4387 Fax: (512) 249-1533 www.hftp.org Founded in 1952, HFTP is an international association for financial and technology professionals who work in the hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts and casinos. The group provides seminars, resources and extensive networking connections for its members. International Association of Gaming Advisors PO Box 92495 Henderson, Nevada (702) 355-4512 Fax: (702) 543-6159 www.theiaga.org Formed in 1980, IAGA is a worldwide nonprofit organization that provides a forum for discussing important issues in global gaming. IAGA holds educational and networking events that foster collaboration among those involved in the gaming industry. International Association of Gaming Regulators 7881 West Charleston Boulevard Suite 155 Las Vegas, Nevada 89117-8326 iagr.org The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is composed of regulators from around the world who aim to further the efficacy of gaming regulations. The group provides a forum for discussing matters of policy and common interest as well as a point of contact for regulatory matters within the industry. International Betting Integrity Association 11 Rond Point Schuman 1000 Brussels Belgium +32 22-567565 Fax: +32 22-567503 ibia.bet The International Betting Integrity Association is a leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry. Established in
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