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Ethan Matthew - News Editor at Covers.com

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Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Ethan has previously written industry articles for Forbes Betting. He's also written game previews for USA Today's SportsbookWire.

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Team: Indiana Pacers
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: The Replacements
Sports snack: Peanuts
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Illinois vs. Nebraska on August 28, 2021. I bet Under 52.5, and it came down to a missed extra point with 2:41 left on the clock.
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Rockets-Timberwolves Under 232 on January 11, 2020. I would have put my life savings on the game. This is also when I realized old school NBA scoring is over and they can go over 110 points per game easily.
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IBIA Partners with Brazil’s Ministry of Finance to Monitor Wagers

Oct 30, 2024 • 11:24 AM ET

The International Betting Integrity Association continues to expand its coverage to flag suspicious action.

Tennessee Sports Betting Handle Hits All-Time High $524M in September

Oct 19, 2024 • 6:42 AM ET

Volunteer State accepted $524.7 million in bets last month, a 52% monthly increase and nearly double July’s action.

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Grows $100M in September

Oct 16, 2024 • 3:35 PM ET

Sportsbooks in the Hawkeye State saw a massive 74.5% spike in revenue in September, with the operators seeing a combined $27.4 million.

Kansas Monthly Sports Betting Revenue Nearly Triples From August to September

Oct 11, 2024 • 3:37 PM ET

DraftKings still leads the way in the Sunflower State and only continues to grow.

Maine Handle Spikes to $51M in September, Thanks to Football

Oct 9, 2024 • 9:23 AM ET

Maine also welcomed its first retail betting operator in September, with Oddfellahs reporting $158,000 in wagers and $28,000 in revenue.

Michigan Orders Cease and Desist to Papaya Gaming, Ace23, Ace Per Head

Oct 4, 2024 • 11:03 AM ET

Papaya Gaming joins several others under the microscope of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Maryland Sportsbooks Could Lose Free Bet Deductions

Sep 27, 2024 • 3:02 PM ET

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission proposed new rules for sportsbooks. One of them, if enacted, would do away with promotional deductions.

Louisiana's Sports Betting Handle Jumps 27% in August

Sep 26, 2024 • 10:08 AM ET

Compared to August 2023, handle was 8.2% higher and revenue was 36.3% better. Plus the hold percentage of 16.5% last month was impressive.

New Report Expects $3.4B Handle in Year 1 of Missouri Sports Betting

Sep 21, 2024 • 10:21 AM ET

Study also projects $105 million to state education in first five years.

Vermont Handle Rises in August, Ending Months of Decline

Sep 16, 2024 • 10:31 AM ET

Football brought in under $1 million in handle, well short of baseball’s $3.4 million.

Maine Sports Betting Revenue Drops 40% in August

Sep 11, 2024 • 2:42 PM ET

The Pine Tree State's two sportsbook operators took in a surprisingly strong $6 million in gross revenue in July, but only $3.6 million in August.

ProphetX Relaunches Just in Time for NFL Season

Sep 5, 2024 • 9:38 AM ET

Newly formed ProphetX is no longer a sportsbook, like its predecessor, instead it's pivoting (slightly) to a sweepstakes.

Arizona Handle Drops 20% in June to Below $500M

Sep 4, 2024 • 8:31 AM ET

Despite the drop in numbers across the board, there is plenty of good. Compared to June 2023, handle is up more than 15%, revenue is up 66%.

Michigan State QB Tells Bettors to 'Take the Over' in Spartans' Season Opener

Aug 24, 2024 • 2:14 PM ET

Sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles makes suggestion to bettors, a red flag for the NCAA who has been trying to separate the betting market from the student-athletes competing.

Louisiana Sports Betting Handle Drops Again in July, Hits 11-Month Low

Aug 20, 2024 • 3:13 PM ET

Despite declining action in the Pelican State, a 13% hold rate and the recent launch of Fanatics Sportsbook show Louisiana remains a strong sports betting market.

Vermont Handle Continues Downward Trend in July

Aug 18, 2024 • 6:04 AM ET

This is the first time state-wide handle fell below $10 million and continues a streak of falling action.

Iowa Handle Falls in July Despite Viewership Success of Olympic Games

Aug 12, 2024 • 7:52 PM ET

The 2024 Olympics games have been a ratings success for NBC. However, the popularity on screen didn't translate to success for sportsbooks in Iowa.

Maine Sports Betting Reaches New Highs in July

Aug 7, 2024 • 3:26 PM ET

The summer slowdown doesn't seem to be hitting the Pine Tree State, as Maine saw its second-highest handle ever in July.

Arizona Sports Betting Handle Falls Below $600M in May

Jul 26, 2024 • 10:54 AM ET

Arizona’s Department of Gaming reported that the state took in $568.5 million in wagers for May, a 13% decrease from April.

Louisiana Sports Betting Handle Falls Below $200 Million in June

Jul 24, 2024 • 3:13 PM ET

While year-over-year growth was strong, Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board announced that operators in the Pelican State accepted $212 million in wagers last month, a 17% drop from May’s $256.6 million.