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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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.
FanDuel's Super Bowl 'Kick of Destiny' is Back with Changes
Rob Gronkowski benched for Eli and Peyton Manning who will face off against each other to see who can make the same 25-yard kick.
Arizona Sportsbooks Record $791 million in October Bets, a New High
Free bet deductions fell as the NFL season progressed.
Virginia Handle Hits Record High $760M in November
This is the first time handle exceeded $700 million in a single month.
Louisiana Sports Betting Revenue Hits $56M in November
Monthly revenue total double that of previous year.
Bettor Takes $590 Cash Out on $68K 2-Touchdown Parlay That Hits in Overtime
One touchdown shy of $68K payday, bettor opts for cash out in fourth quarter before Zach Ertz scores second TD of game in overtime.
Indiana Sets Another Sports Betting Handle Record in November
The Hoosier State saw $614 million in action leading to nearly $70 million in adjusted revenue.
Iowa’s November Sports Betting Revenue Grows 114% Year over Year
Retail sportsbooks increased their revenue after a poor October showing.
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.
Massachusetts' Sports Betting Handle Grows in October, Revenue Falls
October saw $48.3 million in revenue, down 34% from September.
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.
