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New Jersey smashes sports betting and igaming records in January
Players in New Jersey bet a record $1.35bn on sports in January, while igaming revenue in the state reached an all-time high during the month…
Michigan becomes latest state to set online betting handle record in January
The Michigan Gaming Control Board recorded handle for online sports betting of $496.8m in January 2022, setting a new state record. The handle total was…
Better Collective expands US team with marketing hire
Affiliate group Better Collective has announced the appointment of Adam Rosenberg as head of marketing and communications in the US. In his new role, Rosenberg…
New Jersey Super Bowl LVI wagers reach $143.7m
Players in New Jersey spent $143.7m betting on the NFL’s Super Bowl LVI, an increase of 22.4% on last year. Preliminary wagering statistics reported by…
US commercial gaming revenue rockets to $53bn in 2021
The American Gambling Association (AGA) has revealed that the US commercial gaming industry made $53.0bn in revenue in 2021, an increase of $23.0bn from 2020.…
Delaware igaming revenue grows 51.3% year-on-year in January
Online gaming in Delaware was recorded at $1.1m (£827,497/€988,647) for the month of January, in a mostly successful month for the state. This was a…
Paysafe expands into Louisiana and Oregon
Payment platform Paysafe has expanded into the legal mobile sports betting markets of both Louisiana and Oregon. Paysafe will now makes its payment services available…
Nevada Super Bowl wagers reach record $179.8m
Players in Nevada wagered a record $179.8m on this year’s edition of the NFL’s Super Bowl. The amount spent at 179 licensed sportsbooks across Nevada…
NY mobile sports betting handle nears $2.0bn in opening 30 days
Players in New York wagered just under $2.00bn in the first 30 days since the state launched its legal online sports betting market. A total…
Michigan racing industry funding spikes thanks to gaming expansion in 2021
Michigan’s betting sector has quadrupled its contribution to the state’s horse racing industry through taxes during the first full year of expanded gaming. The Michigan…
Sports Illustrated resorts to launch across North America
A new chain of Sports Illustrated-branded lifestyle and entertainment resorts are set to be opened in North America. Sports Illustrated Resorts is the latest expansion…
Iowa sports betting handle doubles year-on-year in January
Bettors in Iowa staked $303.3m in the first month of 2022, meaning handle more than doubled year-on-year. Amounts wagered for January was up 102.9% from…
Caesars launches retail betting in Washington
Caesars Entertainment has opened its first retail sportsbook in Washington at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, with further launches planned at the Spokane Tribe Casino and Chewelah…
BCLC pilots sports bar betting concept for Super Bowl
The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is to trial a new sports betting concept at bars, restaurants and a casino for this weekend’s Super Bowl…