Sports betting
Michigan online sports betting and igaming revenue rises in August
Combined online gambling and internet sports betting revenue in Michigan increased 37.0% year-on-year to $154.9m during August, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).…
GiG appoints co-founder Clemes to lead new North American hub
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is to establish a new North American hub with the aim of strengthening its position within the region’s markets. Led by…
Colorado sports betting handle reaches $4.82bn in FY2021-22
Consumers in Colorado wagered a total of $4.82bn on sports during the US state’s 2021-22 financial year. During the 12-month period, players in the state…
New Hampshire reports slight sports betting handle improvement in August
Player spending in New Hampshire improved marginally month-on-month in August, while the state experienced year-on-year growth across revenue and handle. Consumers wagered a total of…
FanDuel expands responsible gambling efforts
Flutter Entertainment-owned FanDuel Group has announced a series of new responsible gambling initiatives to coincide with the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Responsible Gaming Education Month.…
New Jersey gambling revenue reaches $470.7m in August as betting margins improve
Gambling revenue in the US state of New Jersey increased 10.1% year-on-year to $470.7m in August following growth across all market sectors, despite a decline…
Betting and igaming drive Pennsylvania revenue growth in August
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported a year-on-year rise in revenue in August following growth across the state’s sports betting and igaming markets. Revenue…
Louisiana halts five-month consecutive online sports betting handle decline in August
Consumers in Louisiana spent $112.1m wagering on sports online during August, halting a five-month consecutive decline in handle that began in March. Online wagers were…
Delaware breaks igaming record again in August
Delaware set a new igaming revenue record for the second consecutive month in August, while handle for the state’s sports betting market also increased month-on-month.…
Churchill Downs to acquire Kentucky’s Ellis Park for $79m
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has agreed a deal to acquire the Ellis Park racetrack and gaming facility in Kentucky for a total consideration of $79.0m.…
Under the hood: What drove BetMGM’s Sportsbook app revamp
Steered in part by customer feedback and taking inspiration from the best digital-first products from outside of the betting sector, the BetMGM app has received…
Disney “working hard” on ESPN sports betting app launch
Disney chief executive Bob Chapek said work on the potential launch of a sports betting app is ongoing, revealing the business has received as many…
Amazon to promote DraftKings odds during Thursday Night Football broadcasts
Amazon has selected DraftKings as its sponsor and in-game odds partner for Thursday Night Football (TNF), a live NFL broadcast streamed on Amazon streaming service…
Indiana sports betting bounces back in August as handle reaches $238.0m
Indiana halted a four-month consecutive decline in its sports betting handle during August, while the state also revealed year-on-year growth across player spending and revenue.…