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Ohio Handle Sees Huge Jump, Revenue Falls in March
Ohio books took $808.1 million in wagers, over $130 million more than in February. But they made just $63.8 million in revenue.
Arizona Handle Falls 10% in February, Lowest Since September
The $637 million in bets and 8.6% hold brought in nearly $3 million to the state.
DRF Sports to Close on April 30
DRF Sports data site will permanently shut down at the end of the month. Sportsbook to continue operating as normal.
Connecticut’s Sees $187M in Handle in March as UConn Dominated
The Nutmeg State took in $187.7 million in wagers last month, a 15.3% increase.
Pennsylvania Handle Rebounds in March with $800 Million
Pennsylvania sees rebound in sports betting handle in March, but the real growth appears to be in iGaming.
Michigan Sports Betting Revenue Hits 2024 High in March
Michigan Sports betting revenue hits 2024 high in March plus an increase in hold percentages. FanDuel remains the top sportsbook in the Wolverine State, but others also saw substantial growth.
Indiana's Sports Betting Handle Rebounds in March
The Hoosier State saw $500.7 million in wagers last month, nearly $100 million more than the $408.6 million in February.
Several Kansas Sportsbooks Report $0 Net Revenue in March
ESPN BET, BetMGM, and Fanatics reported $0 in revenue last month. To give them credit, they did not pay out more than they took in.
Iowa Handle Hits 2024 High With $272 million in March
Iowa sports betting handle reached its highest point in 2024 with $272 million in wagers during March. The timing coincides with the Iowa Hawkeyes' run through March Madness with Caitlin Clark at the helm before their loss in the finals.
Tennessee's Sports Betting Handle Bounces Back in March
The Volunteer State accepted $473.5 million in bets last month, a 24.5% monthly increase from February’s $380.3 million in tickets.
Maryland Sportsbooks See March Rebound Despite State's Poor NCAA Tournament Showing
Online and retail operators saw a combined $536.7 million in wagers last month, nearly $100 million more than February’s haul.
Tennis Player Banned 15 Years for Match-Fixing
Spanish player Aaron Cortes fined $75,000 for 35 breaches of the sport’s anti-corruption program between 2016 and 2018.
Colorado Sportsbook Revenue Drops in February after Record-High January
The Colorado Department of Revenue handled $536.9 million in bets in February, a drop from the $596.7 million in January.
Virginia Handle Falls in February, Still Above $500M
Virginia sportsbooks saw a combined $545 million in wagers in February, more than $100 million less than in January.
UNC’s Armando Bacot Joins List of Players Frustrated by Bettors
North Carolina star says he received "probably over 100 DMs" from angry bettors after a win during the March Madness tournament.
Louisiana Handle Falls Below $300M in February
Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board reported that their sportsbooks took in $274.7 million in bets last month, a 20% decline versus January.
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle, Revenue, Tax Bill Down Substantially in February
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $661.7 million in wagers last month, a nearly 23% decline compared to January.
NFL Star Bijan Robinson Has Perfect NCAA Bracket After Day 1 of March Madness
The Atlanta Falcons running back called four major upsets on the first day of the tournament and has three more shocking results on his bracket on Day 2.
Sports Betting Handle in Michigan Falls 30% in February
The drastic decline in bets also hurt the profitability of several sportsbooks, as only three of the Top 6 operators reported a profit.
Connecticut’s Handle Drops in February as NFL Season Ends
The Nutmeg State accepted $162.7 million in bets last month, a significant drop from the $202.6 million in January.