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New York Suffers Biggest Week-Over-Week Betting Decrease Since August
Streak of $500-million handles comes to an end with football season over and NBA on pause for All-Star break.
4 Nations Canada-USA Final Sets Hockey Betting Records, Reaches NFL Sunday Level
Betting on the 4 Nations Final surpassed action on last year's World Series, at ESPN BET. It was the most-bet hockey game at DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel.
Massachusetts Sets New January Revenue, Hold Records
The Bay State’s sportsbooks bounced back from a lackluster December by crushing bettors with a 12.6% hold on a $763 million handle.
Wembanyama’s Season-Ending Injury Alters NBA Defensive Player of the Year Betting Market
The San Antonio Spurs star's 176 blocks and 52 steals by the All-Star break had him listed at -2,000 by ESPN BET on the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds market.
Hockey’s 4 Nations Face-Off Craze Felt at US, Canadian Sportsbooks
The NHL's international tournament has been a boon for the sport, drawing large audiences and player intensity.
Connecticut Sports Betting Action Stays Hot, Revenue Rebounds in January
The Nutmeg State reported a $229.3 million handle, a 13.1% year-over-year increase and the second-highest total amount wagered behind Dec. 2024’s $243.7 million.
December Revenue Struggles Surpass October Woes for Sports Betting Operators in Many U.S. Markets
Revenues and hold percentages came crashing down in December when 24 of the 31 markets produced win rates below 7%.
Match-Fixing Scandals Hit Israeli, Mexican Soccer Leagues
A third-tier league in Israel could be temporarily shut down, as the country's soccer chief announced that more than half of the teams in Liga Alef North are involved.
New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Dips, Revenue Increases in January
A more operator-friendly month, especially in football, led to a 10.6% hold on a $1.15 billion handle.
Kansas Sports Betting’s New Record Handle Rises 26% Year-Over-Year
The Sunflower State set a new mark with $302 million wagered in January while operators also enjoyed a 9.3% hold to haul in the fourth-highest revenue.
New York’s Sports Betting Handle, Hold Spike During Super Bowl Week
Empire State mobile sports wagering was up 17.5% compared to last year's Big Game lead-up.
Indiana House Committee Ends Online Casino Legislation
Bill projected $300 million in extra tax revenue for the Hoosier State, but faced too many obstacles.
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Lose $6.5M on Eagles' Super Bowl Win
Record handle for Pennsylvania sportsbooks negated by "high percentage of wagers" on underdog Eagles to win Super Bowl LIX.
Maryland Sports Betting Operators Enjoy Strong January
The monthly handle of $618.8 million increased 13.6% year-over-year, and a 13.3% hold led to the third-best gross revenue ever produced in the Old Line State.
Texas Lawmakers Take Long Shot at Bringing Sports Betting, Casinos to Lone Star State
GeoComply reported that 17,000 sports betting accounts created in legal wagering states were accessed in Texas during Super Bowl week.
Illinois December Sports Betting Revenue Falls Nearly 18% Year-Over-Year
The Land of Lincoln generated a $1.49 billion handle to end 2024 and finished the year with $14 billion wagered. The state filled its coffers with 75% more tax revenue than in 2023.
Mississippi Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Banning Sweepstakes Gaming
A proposal to make sweepstakes gambling illegal in the Magnolia State cleared the first legislative hurdle.
Stake Loses U.K. Gaming License
Great Britain Gaming Commission yanks license after an investigation found the company’s logo was displayed on a social media platform that featured an adult actress outside Nottingham Trent University.
Grocery Chain Kroger Offers Customers New Digital Sports Betting Product
One of the United States' largest supermarket retailers gets into the online sports wagering business.
North Carolina Sports Betting Operators Snag $74 Million in January Revenue
North Carolinians wager $646.9 million to start 2025, running the total handle since March 2024 to more than $6 billion.
