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Casino industry pulled in $ 39 million of revenues in April – Casinos in Chile

Chilean casinos generated a total gross gaming revenue of about US $ 39 million in April, the SCJ (Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego) reported. The report released by the governmental department in charge with the inspection and control of casinos in Chile, underlined that the year-to-date gross gaming revenues of the country's 16 operational casinos totalled US $ 38.7 million, that is, $ 23,793,000 generated in April. These figures particularly owe such rise to the 426,360 new entries in the game. Moreover, the state's coffers was filled with $ 3.940 million of tax on gross gaming revenue. Meanwhile, the Chile's tax office received $ 1.290 million in income tax.

These reports actually shows that the Chilean casinos are performing well. Revenues generated in March were exceeded thanks to the increase in the occupancy rate. While the month of March recorded 409,158 visitors, the April report boasted itself with a whopping 426,360 field size, meaning 4.2% of increase in attendance. In comparison with the same month last year, April 2025 exceeds the expectation with 19.9% of revenues rise, and up to 4.1% of increase in attendance rate. Speaking of casinos bringing in the highest revenue figure in April, the Sun Monticello Casino is ranked atop the list with 27.6% to $ 6,565 of turnover.

The AFJEL released a balance sheet about the country's online gambling status – France

The association of legit gambling operators in France "AFJEL" (Association Française de Jeux en Ligne) has been actively investing in media exposure these days, highlighting the country's internet-based gaming business. After that of the late May 2025, the AFJEL recently addressed the media by releasing a report taking stock of the industry's 5th anniversary. This month of March 2025 actually coincides with the renewal of the 2025-issued licenses by France's online gaming regulatory authority ARJEL. Of the 60 licenses granted in March 2025, 30 remain operational, and 13 of them are owned by active members (operators) at AFJEL. The first chapter of the balance sheet showed off real optimism about the industry's status, added by a special mention to the association's commitment to developing the sector with ARJEL for the next five years.

At the same time, the report mentioned some negative points, namely the failure of the May-10-2010 law, which is supposed to provide sufficient legal scheme about under-age gambling protection, while preventing problem gambling. It also focused on the revenue imbalance experienced by France's online poker industry because of inappropriate taxation policy. In the conclusion of their report, the AFJEL asks the authorities to accelerate reforms. They actually hope for a more advantageous fiscal scheme, that is, a lower tax rate imposed on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), which is now set to 46.30%. That in Belgium is taxed at 11%, in Denmark 20%, and in Spain, 25%.

The USA's first casino found – Discovery

Archaeologists at the University of Alberta recently announced they have found what could be the first, thus, the oldest casino in America. Indeed, a team of specialists from Brigham Young University have discovered in a cave near the Great Salt Lake, in the State of Utah (USA), numbers of ancient gambling pieces dating back to the 13th century. The team unearthed about 1,000 pieces including hundreds of dice, darts and carved sticks, as well as other gambling-piece debris.

They said that most of the items discovered during the archaeological excavation are provable as of North America origin. The scientists argued that these objects might be used by members of the Apache and Navajo tribes that have left their native land, Canada, to live in the area. As a reminder, the excavation has been carried out since the 1930s. Part of items previously been unearthed in the cave include pilies of shoes, clothes and other pieces that would define the kind of social life in the region. Undoubtedly, this archaeological discovery has showed that the games of chance and gambling have played an important role in the social life of the natives.

Red Hawk Casino distributes more than $ 350,000 in few days – California

Slots at Red Hawk Casino in Placerville (California) has been making a panel of players happy since early March. Actually, the gaming facility awarded more than $ 350,000 in jackpots this past weekend. Gretchen, a passionate player from Elverta, California, is among the cash-grabbers. This Red Hawk regular has cashed $ 83,237 by playing a Double Red White & Blue slot for 6 minutes. Wanda, a Sacramento native also turned his visit to the Red Hawk for an enticing jackpot. For only 15 minutes of play, she pocketed $ 35,984 on a 777 Double slot.

The luck was also smiling at a "Rewards Club" member. He played an Aftershock slot machine for 10 minutes to grab home a jackpot of $ 11,498. The last and fourth lucky player is another "Rewards Club member". The Fair Oaks' lady made it on a Game King Video Poker machine for $ 20,000 of payday. Red Hawk's general manager, Bryan DeLugo, said that the facility is gaining popularity among customers as it has been voted "Sacramento's Best Casino for 5 years straight. Not only does it allow players to win more jackpots, but also Red Hawk Casino offers its customers a wide range of slots and table games, all guaranteeing them exceptionally entertaining gaming experience, he added.

Slot machines will be replaced by table games – Maryland

In front of the rise in popularity of table games, Maryland casinos in the USA plan to withdraw slots in their playroom. In fact, during the past 15 months, the great gaming facilities of Maryland including Maryland Live, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and Hollywood Casino Perryville, eliminated more than 1,350 slot machines to install other table games. This decision has a significant impact in game incomes at Maryland. For information, the state imposes a tax of 57-61% on revenue of slot machines and only 20% with those of table games. With the decrease in number of slots, income earned has largely declined. Lawmakers will focus on the subject soon.

The followers of slot machines should not worry about that. Indeed, they will always be greater in number in casinos. Moreover, a bill that will make legal the manufacture of interactive and attractive slot machines was signed by the Governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval last week. According to him, the bill will allow manufacturers to offer games on the cutting edge of technology that may attract better casinos' customers who are becoming younger.