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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US Election Odds: Taylor Swift for President in 2028? You Can Bet On It
The biggest pop star in the world is among the notable celebrity options on the 2028 U.S. election odds board.
Maine Revenue Falls in October, Handle Sees Minor Growth
Sports betting revenue in the Pine Tree State came back to earth and dropped from $6.5 million in September to $3.8 million.
IBIA Partners with Brazil’s Ministry of Finance to Monitor Wagers
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
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
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
DraftKings still leads the way in the Sunflower State and only continues to grow.
Maine Handle Spikes to $51M in September, Thanks to Football
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
Papaya Gaming joins several others under the microscope of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Maryland Sportsbooks Could Lose Free Bet Deductions
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
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
Study also projects $105 million to state education in first five years.
Vermont Handle Rises in August, Ending Months of Decline
Football brought in under $1 million in handle, well short of baseball’s $3.4 million.
Maine Sports Betting Revenue Drops 40% in August
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The summer slowdown doesn't seem to be hitting the Pine Tree State, as Maine saw its second-highest handle ever in July.
