Ethan Matthew
Ethan Matthew
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.
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: The Replacements
Sports snack: Peanuts
Covers feature: Contests
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Tennessee February Handle Falls by $100 Million
Year-over-year action continued its unprecedented streak.
Maine Revenue Falls by 26% in February
Oddfellahs, the state's only retail sportsbook, is facing regulators in bid to stay open.
Arizona Sports Betting Revenue Cut in Half to End 2024
While it's not the $900 million collected in November, it was still Arizona’s second highest handle ever.
Iowa’s February Sportsbook Handle and Revenue Down as Football Season Ends
BetMGM breaks the statewide trend and improves net proceeds.
Colorado’s January Sportsbook Revenue Skyrockets
The Centennial State's tax bill hit an all-time high thanks to a boost in hold.
Arizona Sportsbooks Near $900M in Handle for November, a State Record
Adjusted revenue came to $57.4 million, double the previous month and well above the $40 million collected in September.
Louisiana Revenue and Handle Changed Little in January
Parlay winnings improved to boost operators' bottom lines.
Maine Sports Betting Handle Falls Slightly in January
DraftKings is still the state's top operator by a mile.
Indiana Betting Revenue Rebounds to $55M in January
Indiana bettors flocked to basketball with both college and the NBA on the docket, with $178.4 million in wagers. It was so popular that it nearly beat out parlay bets.
Tennessee Operators Report 16% Year-Over-Year Increase in January Wagers
The Volunteer State ended 2024 with more than $5 billion in handle.
Iowa’s Sportsbooks Report 11% Year-Over-Year Rise in Handle
DraftKings still leads the pack with $10 million in net receipts.
Virginia Betting Revenue Tumbles in December Despite Strong Handle
Sportsbook revenue took a dive, dropping 45% from over $80 million in adjusted revenue to a paltry $43.8 million.
Colorado’s Sportsbook Revenue Falls Over 50% in December
Bettors enjoyed their December as they hammered the lines and reduced the operators hold percentage to a very friendly 4.6%.
Caesars Sportsbook Partners with Kero Sports to Enhance Live Betting Offerings
Kero handles the real-time generation, pricing, trading, and settlements of fast markets across several sports.
Louisiana Handle and Revenue Fall in December
After a good November, retail sportsbooks collectively lost money in December throughout the Pelican State.
Maine's December Handle Grows to $52 Million
Revenue down again as operators struggle to keep consistent profits.
Tennessee Betting Handle Suffers Slight Dip in December
While action was down in the Volunteer State, the $570 million handle delivered the second-best month in Tennessee history.
Iowa’s December Betting Handle Falls to $293 Million
Revenue also declines as bettor luck improves.
ESPN BET Gains Access to D.C. Through Partnership with Monumental Sports
ESPN BET will now become a sports betting partner of Monumental Sports and Entertainment which owns the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Wizards, and WNBA's Mystics.
Indiana Betting Revenue Cut in Half as Handle Falls in December
The Hoosier State action dipped below $600 million to end 2024.
