Industry Headlines

UK Gambling Commission Introduces Stricter Regulations to Halt Rise of Problem Gambling

May 5, 2024 • 6:04 AM ET

New checks focus on those spending more than their salaries.

Sports Betting Operators in New York Survive NFL Draft Weekend

May 4, 2024 • 9:00 AM ET

The handle in the Empire State dropped just 3.2%.

NBA Discussing Changes to Betting Menus with Sportsbook Partners

May 3, 2024 • 6:11 PM ET

A reckoning has begun in the legal sports betting industry.

2024 Presidential Election Betting Odds: Biden and Trump Virtually Neck and Neck in Election Rematch

May 3, 2024 • 4:15 PM ET

Trump and Biden are neck and neck with conventions looming.

Illinois Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Block Dave & Buster’s From Allowing Bets on Arcade Games

May 3, 2024 • 3:59 PM ET

Bill co-sponsored by 27 of Didech's congressional colleagues

DraftKings CEO Eyes Bringing Sports Betting to Texas in 2025

May 3, 2024 • 3:42 PM ET

Jason Robins believes "Texas has a real shot."

Historic Kentucky Derby May Shed Light on Online Sportsbooks' Success with Horse Racing

May 3, 2024 • 1:21 PM ET

KY Derby a 'check-in point' for sportsbooks on horse racing.

Online Betting on the Kentucky Derby in Ontario Has Changed. Here’s How.

May 3, 2024 • 11:15 AM ET

ON horse players can use bet365 for KY Derby this year.

Rush Street Interactive Reports Record Revenue, EBITDA in Q1 2024

May 3, 2024 • 9:30 AM ET

Company grows businesses by over 35% year-over-year.

DraftKings’ State Launches, Higher Hold Percentage Boosts Revenue

May 3, 2024 • 9:18 AM ET

Revenue climbed to $1.175 billion in first 3 months of 2024.

North Carolina Lawmaker Files Bill to Prohibit College Player Props

May 3, 2024 • 8:28 AM ET

Bets banned 8 hours before at live college sports events.

Revenue for Bally’s North American Online Gaming Sector Rises 70% to Help Combat $179M Net Loss in Q1 2024

May 2, 2024 • 5:43 PM ET

Despite the YoY revenue growth, Bally's lost big in Q1.

2023 Sees Significant Decline in Sports Betting Ad Spending

May 2, 2024 • 5:21 PM ET

Overall, gambling advertising was down 14% year-over-year.

Missouri Pro-Sports Betting Coalition Submits Signatures for Nov. Ballot

May 2, 2024 • 4:50 PM ET

The signatures are in, but will the votes follow?

The Cost of ‘Official’ Sports Betting Partnerships is High, but Getting Lower 

May 2, 2024 • 4:07 PM ET

Digging into the cost of "official" sportsbook partnerships.

Virginia Sports Betting Books 3rd-Largest Monthly Handle in March

May 2, 2024 • 3:29 PM ET

Virginians wagered over $635M, a 24.2% jump from March 2023.

Sporttrade Launches iOS Betting App in Iowa

May 2, 2024 • 2:15 PM ET

Bettors can buy, sell bets while competing against others.

Rivalry Reports Massive Gains in Handle, Revenue in 2023

May 2, 2024 • 1:19 PM ET

iGaming operator's betting handle came in at $423.2M in 2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Approve a Sports Betting Study — But It Will Take Time

May 2, 2024 • 11:49 AM ET

Study’s approval could help convince some Hawaii lawmakers.

PENN Entertainment Announces $114.7M Loss in First Quarter

May 2, 2024 • 10:04 AM ET

PENN Entertainment reported a lower revenue than expected.

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