The US online casino market will benefit from the rapid growth currently being experienced by the country’s sports betting industry, with more states, especially those where online wagering is already legal, expected to launch online casino gaming in the months and years ahead. That’s the view from top executives of iGaming firms who took part in the East Coast Gaming Congress held last week in New Jersey.
More Growth for Online Gambling in the US
Right now, the online casino sector pales in comparison to sports betting in terms of growth and revenue, but Jeffrey Millar, Commercial Director (North America) at online casino solutions provider Evolution, believes the industry has plenty of room for growth. David Rebuck, Director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, agrees, saying the industry will continue to expand.
For Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz, the technology and regulatory model in place for online wagering platforms may be adopted for online casino games, which means states with active regulated sports betting markets are likely to expand their offering to include online casino games as it will be much quicker for them to do it.
New York, Illinois Could Launch Online Gambling
Among states expected to launch online gambling soon include New York, Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois. At the moment, online gambling is legal in six US states – New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Michigan, Connecticut, and West Virginia.
