U.S. commercial gaming continues to thrive.

In 2024, industry revenues soared to a record high of $71.92 billion, the American Gaming Association reported Wednesday in a news release.  

That total includes revenue from traditional gaming (brick-and-mortar casino slots and table games), sports betting and iGaming (online casinos).

Summer sports betting in Missouri is moving closer to fruition.

A draft of Missouri sports betting rules has been completed by the state’s gaming commission and has been forwarded to Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins for approval.

Once the set of rules is green-lighted there, a 30-day public commentary period will open.