Sports betting
Mississippi sports betting handle reaches $56.2m in October
Consumers in Mississippi wagered $56.2m on sports during October, a 32.7% drop on last year but an improvement on the amount bet in September this…
Betfred and DraftKings launch sportsbook products in Maryland
DraftKings and Betfred have become the latest operators to announce their entry into the Maryland sports betting market. Betfred’s physical sportsbook will go live from…
DC sports betting revenue up in October despite year-on-year handle decline
Revenue from sports wagering in Washington DC jumped 93.8% year-on-year in October despite a fall in player spending. Gross gaming revenue was $3.1m, comfortably higher…
Michigan reports record igaming revenue in October
Online gaming revenue in Michigan reached a record $141.0m in October, while the state also reported a 34.7% year-on-year increase in total internet gambling revenue.…
New Jersey betting revenue down as challengers struggle in October
Sports betting revenue in New Jersey declined by 7.4% year-on-year to $77.9m, as revenue for its leading brands increased but challengers in the market struggled.…
Pennsylvania online slots revenue hits record high in October
Gambling revenue in Pennsylvania increased 5.7% year-on-year during October, helped by a record performance by the state’s online slots market. Total revenue for the month…
IBIA welcomes Mohegan as latest member
Mohegan, the group formally known as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, has become the latest business to become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association…
Detroit casino revenue continues to decline in October
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported a further year-on-year and month-on-month decline in revenue from Detroit’s three land-based commercial casinos in October. Combined revenue for…
Former MLB player Puig pleads guilty to lying in illegal gambling investigation
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Yasiel Puig has pled guilty to charges for lying to federal agents who were investigating an illegal gambling operation.…
Indiana handle hits seven-month high in October
Consumers in Indiana wagered $446.2m on sports during October, the highest monthly total since March this year. October’s handle was 3.3% lower than $461.2m in…
Caesars launches sportsbook app in Maryland ahead of market opening
Caesars Entertainment has announced the launch of its mobile sportsbook app in Maryland in preparation for the state opening its regulated market. The Caesars Sportsbook…
Iowa sports betting revenue up year-on-year in October despite handle dip
Sports wagering revenue in Iowa rocketed by 189.4% year-on-year in October despite the state’s handle falling 15.0%. Revenue for the month amounted to $19.1m, up…
AGA: 20.5 million Americans will wager combined $1.8bn on World Cup
A survey commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has found that 8.0% of American adults – equating to 20.5 million people – plan on…
NY sets another online sports betting revenue record in October
New York set a new online sports betting revenue record for the second consecutive month in October, while the state’s handle reached its highest total…