Iowa Sports Betting Handle Posts $182M In May

Iowa ended the month of May with $182.4 million in sports betting handle, down from $209.5 million in April and a record-setting $272.4 million handle recorded in March. Iowa sports betting operators reported $165.7 million in wagering payout in May, down from April Operators in the Hawkeye State cashed a total of $16.69 million in […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jun 2024
Maryland Sports Betting Handle Reaches $431M In May

Maryland recorded $431.5 million total in sports betting handle for the month of May, a 34.8% increase year-over-year compared to the $320.2 million total in May 2023. Old Line State operators also combined for an 11.8% hold with winnings totaling $380.4 million. Maryland retail operators contributed $12.1 million, mobile sportsbooks added $419.4 million According to […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jun 2024
Dallas Stars president says sports betting legalization is still a difficult proposition in Texas

In Texas, lawmakers are still working to try and legalize sports betting. They’ve been at this for a few years now but continue to run into the same issue. These proposed sports betting bills make it through the House. However, they all quickly die in the Senate. It’s still an uphill battle for lawmakers to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Jun 2024
MLB players are detailing the harassment they’ve received from sports bettors

The PASPA Act was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2018. That allowed regulated sports betting to be legalized in the US. Since then, 38 states have some form of legal sports betting. Whether that be online or at a physical casino location. In a USA Today report, MLB players have detailed their growing concerns […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jun 2024
Sportsbooks in Tennesse received a betting fine due to insufficient funds

In the Volunteer State, sports betting regulators recently approved fines against two sportsbooks. They are ZenSports and Fanatic Sportsbook. During their May meeting, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) approved a $60,000 fine for ZenSports. They failed to maintain a high enough reserve balance for their Tennesee sports betting operations. Additionally, a $50,000 fine was […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jun 2024
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Awards Springfield Grant to Study Youth Gambling

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted to award the City of Springfield a grant to help address gambling-related harm affecting the youth, the commission announced Friday. Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to award the City of Springfield a $275,000 grant Moreover, commissioners voted to award Springfield with a $275,000 grant as part of the Massachusetts Community […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jun 2024
North Carolina Online Sports Betting Handle Drops 19% In May

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission reported an online sports betting handle of $525.5 million in May 2024, a 19% decrease compared to April a few months ago. North Carolina has generated $1.8 billion in betting revenue, $234.8 million in gross wagering revenue A drop in promotional credits was a contributing factor. The Tar Heel […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jun 2024
Arizona Opening Sports Betting Market to At Least Two More Operators

According to Arizona law, the Grand Canyon State allows up to 20 sportsbooks. There are currently 16 active online sportsbooks in the state: Bally Bet, bet365, Betfred, BetMGM, BetRivers, Betway, Caesars, Desert Diamond Sports, DraftKings, ESPN BET, Fanatics, FanDuel, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock Bet, SaharaBets, and SuperBook. Arizona has 16 active, licensed sportsbooks in the […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jun 2024
Regulators in Michigan are working together to protect collegiate athletes from sports betting

This week, various experts in the industry met to discuss collegiate sports betting integrity at the Michigan Control Game Board (MCGB). Top experts in gaming ad regulation attended including the NCAA, BetMGM, Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), and the FBI. They all met at the Cadillac Palace in Detroit, Michigan. In the state, there are over […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jun 2024