Justin Byers
NBA Record Sparks Sports Betting Drama
Mikal Bridges' desire to keep his consecutive games started streak alive led to many wins for quick-thinking bettors, and plenty of controversy.
Nevada Reports $921M Sports Betting Handle for November
Despite the decline in handle, sports betting operators in Nevada still managed to generate significant profits.
Year in Review: Sports Betting in Pennsylvania in 2023
Pennsylvania sports teams, betting markets enjoyed robust 2023, bracing for another big year in 2024.
Lamar Jackson Quickly Emerges as Betting Favorite for NFL MVP
Brock Purdy was the betting favorite to win NFL MVP entering Monday Night Football in Week 16. That status held even halfway through the worst game of his season. In the end, Purdy threw four interceptions and Lamar Jackson became the new favorite.
Casino Operator Wants Sports Betting in Florida Decided by Voters
West Flagler and the Seminole Tribe have had a long year in the courtroom.
Year in Review: Sports Betting in New York in 2023
One of the top gaming markets in the world recorded a number of wins in 2023, including becoming the first U.S. state to record a monthly handle of $2 billion.
Arizona Reports $648M Sports Betting Handle for October
DraftKings secured its position as the leading online sportsbook in Arizona for October, driven by a $220.6 million mobile handle.
U.S. Sports Betting Pushes Past $100B Handle for 2023
Sports betting in America surpasses $100 billion mark in a calendar year for first time since legalization in 2018.
Michigan’s Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $580M in November
State records internet handle of $568.2 million for November while its retail handle closed at $15.3 million.
NFL Playoffs Finish as Most Popular Bets for FanDuel in 2023
Super Bowl LVII was Flutter's most bet sporting event, drawing $215 million in stakes in the U.S. and $6.6 million in Canada.
California Tribes Voice Displeasure for Sports Betting Initiatives
Initiatives caused immediate tension amongst tribes after the ballot measures were filed with California’s attorney general in October.
Virginia Attorney General Considers Fantasy Contests Sports Betting
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares determines fantasy contests are considered gambling as defined by state code.
New Jersey Hits $95.9M in Sports Betting Revenue for November
The Garden State is reaping the benefits of sports betting rules that authorize online wagering.
DraftKings Sportsbook Goes Live with New Parlay Feature
DraftKings' Progressive Parlays feature allows users to create parlays that offer potential profits even if one or more legs lose.
MLB Strikes Deal to Educate Minor Leaguers on Harmful Gambling
EPIC Global Solutions to provide MLB’s minor league players with educational sessions aimed at responsible gambling and mental health.
Brazil Sports Betting Bill Makes Significant Progress
The Brazilian Senate passed a piece of legislation Tuesday that proposes to regulate and tax sports betting in Brazil.
Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen Steps Down
Directorate change comes weeks after company reaches $737 million settlement on alleged bribery offences by former leadership team at Turkish business.
NCAA to Use AI to Combat Gambling-Related Online Abuse
NCAA taking additional steps to further combat online abuse and threats that are directed at student-athletes, coaches, officials, and committee members.
Fantasy Sports Market in U.S. to Hit $6.8B by 2028
The projected growth considers the increase in popularity of fantasy sports amongst Gen Z and millennials in the U.S.
Georgia Voters Could Decide Fate of Sports Betting
Potential piece of legislation that supports casino gaming and sports betting could bring in $900 million annually to Georgia.
