Michigan iGaming Operators Report Record-Breaking November Revenue

The Michigan Gaming Control Board, the regulator in charge of the gambling and sports betting market in the American state, reported that the licensed operators it oversees managed to generate solid revenue in November 2023.

According to the state regulators, commercial and tribal operators in the Great Lakes state reported a total of 209.2 million dollars in revenue (gross receipts and gross sports betting receipts) in November. The result marks an increase of 1.9 percent compared to October 2023.

The iGaming sector was the one that caught the eye with gross receipts of 175.3 million dollars, the highest number to date. The previous record was 171.8 million dollars and it was recorded in March 2023. In October 2023 gross receipts from online casinos amounted to 160.3 million dollars.

Gross sports betting receipts for November 2023 amounted to 33.9 million dollars, a sharp decrease from the 45 million dollars that were generated by this sector in October 2023.

Combined total adjusted gross receipts for November were 158.1 million dollars, with almost the entire sum coming from iGaming: 157.8 million dollars, while sports betting only accounted for 294,810 dollars. The adjusted gross receipts figures show an increase of 9.4 percent for iGaming and a drastic decrease of 98.7 percent for online sports betting compared to October 2023.

Tens of Millions of Dollars in Taxes

The total sports betting handle for online operators amounted to 568.8 million dollars in November, an increase of 6.7 percent compared to October 2023 and also the highest online sports betting handle to date in the state of Michigan.

Licensed operators in the state submitted 33.6 million dollars in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan during November, with most of the sum (32.9 million dollars) coming from internet gaming taxes and fees. Internet sports betting taxes and fees amounted to 740,056 dollars in the month of November, while the three land-based casinos in Detroit paid the city 8.4 million dollars in wagering taxes and municipal services fees during November. Tribal operators also reported making payments worth 4.1 million dollars to governing bodies in November.

At the end of November 2023 there were a total of 15 commercial and tribal operators operating in Michigan in iGaming and/or online sports betting. Fourteen of these operators were active in internet sports betting while fifteen were offering iGaming services.

Source: “Michigan iGaming, sports betting operators report $209.2M in November revenue“. Michigan Gaming Control Board. December 19, 2023.

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Record-Breaking €38.5M WowPot!™ Jackpot Hit on Wheel of Wishes by Games Global

In a dazzling turn of events, WowPot!™, the iconic progressive jackpot by Games Global, struck gold on December 20, 2023, reaching an extraordinary €38,461,200.95!

This groundbreaking win on the Wheel of Wishes slot, crafted by Alchemy Gaming, not only shattered previous records but also solidified WowPot!™ as the undeniable titan of jackpots.

Wheel of Wishes – Where Dreams Turn into Millions

Games-Global-progressive-jackpot-WowPotLaunched in 2020, Wheel of Wishes brought forth the four-tier WowPot!™, transforming the online gaming landscape. Its cumulative jackpot payouts have now surpassed €65 million, a testament to the game’s magnetic appeal and the allure of the starting €2 million seed.

“the jackpot has paid out more than €225 million to an excess of 5.3 million players”

WowPot!™ has etched its name as a jackpot legend, disbursing over €225 million in winnings to a staggering 5.3 million players. With an impressive frequency of drops every 15 seconds in 2023, WowPot!™ stands as a beacon of exhilaration in the world of progressive jackpots.

Diverse Portfolio of Jackpot Marvels

Games Global’s progressive network, not confined to WowPot!™ alone, features a rich assortment of titles such as Ancient Fortunes: Poseidon WowPot! Megaways™, 9 Blazing Diamonds WowPot!™, and Queen of Alexandria WowPot!™, each contributing to the network’s monumental success.

The developer’s progressive network, encompassing amazing slot games such as Mega Moolah™, Maple Moolah, and King Millions, continues to dominate, boasting over €140 million in payouts in 2023 alone. With a winning frequency averaging every 10 seconds, the network stands unrivaled in the realm of progressive jackpots. The allure of life-changing jackpots is undeniably alive and thriving in the world of online gaming.

Andy Booth, Chief Product Officer at Games Global, commented: “This is a monumental moment for both Games Global and the entire iGaming industry. We could not be prouder to be home to the largest online slot jackpot win. We would also like to extend our congratulations to the winner on this celebration. Now that it has been won, our job is to reset it and go again, hopefully making another record-breaking jackpot in the process!”

Rory Harpur, Head of Studio at Alchemy Gaming, added: “When we debuted Wheel of Wishes back in 2020, little did we know the incredible impact its central progressive jackpot would have. Not only is this latest WowPot!™ win the first top-tier jackpot to strike on the game, it’s also the largest online slot jackpot win. A truly historic day for the Alchemy team, for our partners at Games Global, and in the wider industry.”

Source: ”Games Global progressive jackpot WowPot!™ pays out €38.4 million”. European Gaming. January 4, 2024.

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