Sports betting
Elys launches new SportBet.com brand in US
Elys Game Technology has announced the launch of its new SportBet online and mobile sports betting brand in the US. Focusing on the US market,…
Iowa sports betting handle jumps to $245.8m in September
Monthly sports betting handle in Iowa increased year-on-year to $245.8m in September but revenue in the Hawkeye State declined. Players spending on sports betting in…
Colorado bounces back in August as sports betting handle hits $306.1m
Consumers in Colorado spent $306.1m betting on sports in August, an increase on the same month last year, while revenue was also higher. Handle in…
Kentucky opens legal online sports betting market
Kentucky will today (September 28) launch legal online sports betting, just weeks after the state also opened its regulated retail wagering market. Governor Andy Beshear signed…
New Hampshire reveals year-on-year sports betting decline in August
Sports betting revenue and handle in New Hampshire both declined year-on-year during August, though player spending was higher month-on-month. Handle in New Hampshire reached $38.8m…
Mississippi sports betting spend edges up in August
Consumer spending on sports betting in Mississippi was 0.9% higher year-on-year in August, while revenue in the state remained level. Monthly handle in Mississippi amounted…
Caesars takes lead in DC sports betting revenue
Sports wagering revenue and handle in Washington DC fell year-on-year in August, though spending increased month-on-month. DC players spent $8.1m (£6.5m/€7.6m) on sports betting in…
Kentucky opens online betting pre-registration as launch nears
Players in Kentucky can pre-register for online sports wagering from August 28, ahead of the regulated market launching next month. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced…
Massachusetts sports betting handle dips below $300m in July
Player spending on sports betting in Massachusetts fell for the fourth consecutive month in July, while revenue was also down month-on-month. Total handle for retail…
Iowa sports betting handle down again in June
Sports betting spend in Iowa fell for the third consecutive month in June, while the state also reported year-on-year declines across handle and revenue. Total…
North Carolina House committee passes sports wagering bills as deadline looms
North Carolina’s House Judiciary Committee has passed two bills that would bring sports wagering to the state, just nine days before the legislative session ends…
Kansas sports betting bill presented to governor
A bill that would authorize sports betting, as well as historical horse racing machines, in Kansas has been sent to the state governor for approval.…
Maine sports wagering bill placed on Special Appropriations Table
A bill that would permit Maine’s tribes, off-track betting facilities and some commercial racetracks to conduct sports wagering has been placed on the state’s Special…
South Carolina sports betting bill introduced
A bill that would permit sports wagering in South Carolina has been introduced and referred to the state Committee on Judiciary. House Bill 5277 was…