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New York Sports Betting Handle Reaches $500M for 3rd Consecutive Week

Mar 24, 2025 • 6:42 PM ET

The Empire State's sports betting haul continues its hot streak, with the amount of money bettors wagered over half a billion once again.

Lack of March Madness Upsets Leads to Moneyline Parlay Success for Bettors

Mar 24, 2025 • 4:14 PM ET

All four No. 1 seeds – Duke, Auburn, Florida, and Houston – and three of the four No. 2 seeds – Alabama, Tennessee, and Michigan State – made it past the first two rounds.

Kalshi’s March Madness Prediction Markets Surpass $200 Million

Mar 24, 2025 • 2:23 PM ET

Sports contracts of great interest through early rounds of NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Sportsbooks Take Hit on March Madness Day 1's ‘Most-Bet Underdog’ Drake

Mar 21, 2025 • 12:48 PM ET

Plucky 11 seed represented "nice win for the public" after knocking off Missouri as 5.5-point underdog in opening round of March Madness.

Massachusetts Sports Betting Revenue Up 29% First 2 Months of 2025

Mar 21, 2025 • 10:47 AM ET

The Bay State’s online and retail sportsbooks generated a $628.2 million during the Super Bowl month and hauled in $67.1 million in revenue.

Arkansas Takes Aim at Legalizing Online Casinos, Banning Sweepstakes Gaming

Mar 20, 2025 • 1:29 PM ET

If passed with their current language, the bills would make operating online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks that use on dual-currency funding a felony.

Caesars Sportsbook Releases Robust Promotions, Enhanced Betting Markets for March Madness 

Mar 19, 2025 • 7:24 PM ET

Caesars unveils more unique prop markets for March Madness tournament, including what round the first No. 2 seed will be eliminated and total tournament wins by a conference.

March Madness Odds: Heavy Underdog Spread Action Entering First Round of Tournament

Mar 19, 2025 • 5:30 PM ET

Bettors drawn to 13-seed High Point, 11-seed Drake in opening round of March Madness.

Michigan Sports Betting Operators Record 12% February Hold

Mar 19, 2025 • 4:51 PM ET

The Wolverine State’s commercial and tribal sportsbooks got off to a strong start this year behind two massive win rates.

New York Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Bill Banning Sweepstakes Gaming

Mar 18, 2025 • 3:09 PM ET

Legislation prohibiting online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets moves to Senate floor.

Connecticut Sports Betting Revenue Jumps 45% Year-Over-Year in Super Bowl Month

Mar 18, 2025 • 3:00 PM ET

The Nutmeg State reported a February handle of $169.4 million while operators enjoyed a 12.1% hold that led to $20.4 million in profits.

March Madness First Four Odds: Texas, North Carolina Capturing Bettors’ Attention

Mar 18, 2025 • 10:22 AM ET

Sportsbooks seeing "significant" early first-round betting activity on Michigan-UC San Diego matchup.

'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' Attacks Sports Betting Industry

Mar 17, 2025 • 5:26 PM ET

A popular HBO weekly show that features satirical looks at current events took aim at sports wagering companies.

March Madness Betting Action Starts Early, Sportsbooks Expect Money to 'Pour In' on Duke

Mar 17, 2025 • 12:30 PM ET

ESPN BET reported Monday morning that since the bracket was revealed, Duke has seen 18% of the bets and 40% of the handle. Florida is second with 23% of the tickets and 21% of the money, followed by Houston at 10% for both.

Underdog Fantasy Withdraws Pick'em from New York, Pays $17.5M Fine

Mar 15, 2025 • 12:13 PM ET

Underdog also received regulatory approval to operate its peer-to-peer Pick’em Champions game in New Jersey and Delaware.

New Jersey’s February Handle Drops 8.4% From Last Year

Mar 14, 2025 • 5:45 PM ET

The Garden State reported $988.9 million was waged and $73.6 million was hauled in by sportsbooks in February.

DraftKings’ Responsible Gaming Initiatives Extend Beyond Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Mar 14, 2025 • 3:56 PM ET

For one of the United States' largest sportsbooks, addressing problem gambling is a year-round concern.

New York Sportsbooks Enjoy Significant Year-Over-Year Revenue Increase in February

Mar 14, 2025 • 2:01 PM ET

The Empire State’s sports betting handle of $1.97 billion grows 10.6% from Feb. 2024, but monthly action falls off by 21%.

Maryland, Mississippi Advance Bills Banning Sweepstakes Gaming

Mar 13, 2025 • 3:26 PM ET

This form of online casinos that mimic offshore and legal iGaming have come under scrutiny by trade groups, tribal leaders, lawmakers, and regulators in several U.S. states over the last year.

AGA Estimates Over $3 Billion to Be Wagered on March Madness

Mar 13, 2025 • 11:15 AM ET

The American Gaming Association's projection is up 15% from the $2.7 billion estimation in 2024.

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