Alabama Sports Betting Bill Closes Legislative Session Without Final Vote

The Alabama House of Representatives closed out the 2024 legislative session Thursday without a final vote after holding up the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget in efforts of reaching a compromise on the now-dead sports betting bill. Revised Alabama sports betting bill would have authorized a statewide lottery, slot machines The House had delayed voting […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024
Over 35,000 Bettors Voice Opposition For Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike

The Sports Betting Alliance, a coalition representing BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook, is warning Illinois bettors that a proposed tax rate increase in the state will negatively impact sports betting. Illinois bettors disapprove of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) state budget proposal for a sports betting tax rate increase Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) state budget proposal […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024
FanDuel Set To Launch ‘FanDuel TV Extra’ Providing Most Live Sporting Events

FanDuel TV, the cable television network from sports betting company FanDuel, announced the launch of “FanDuel TV Extra,” a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel. FanDuel TV Extra is on streaming platforms such as Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, Plex, etc. Additionally, “FanDuel TV Extra” is currently available on multiple streaming platforms including […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024
FanDuel Casino App To Host Rob Gronkowski Q&A

New Jersey FanDuel Casino gamblers will be welcoming retired four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski at the roulette table on Thursday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. The star of FanDuel Sportsbook‘s “Kick of Destiny” Super Bowl commercials posted his plans on X about hosting online roulette. NFL fans and regular gamblers […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024
Maryland Sports Betting Handle Increases 48% Year-Over-Year

Maryland gamblers wagered $486.3 million with sports betting apps and retail operators in April 2024, an astonishing 48.1% year-over-year increase from the $328.4 million spent in April 2023. Maryland gamblers wagered $486.3 million, 9.3% decrease from March during the NCAA’s March Madness However, this figure is also almost a $50 million or 9.3% month-over-month decrease […]

James Foglio  •  14 May 2024
Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Could Be Approved By Next Week

The Minnesota sports betting bill is moving forward after House Ways and Means Committee approved the measure. If everything goes right, it could be approved next week. This proposal would allow sports wagering with restrictions on college and in-game bets and on push notifications. Minnesota sports betting bill stays alive after wagering language from HF-2000 […]

James Foglio  •  14 May 2024
Indiana’s April 2024 Sports Betting Handle Fell Below $400M For First Time Since September

Indiana bettors wagered $393.9 million via sports betting sites and brick-and-mortar casinos in the Hoosier State during April 2024, a 21.9% year-over-year increase from the $321.4 million spent in April 2023. However, it was almost a $107 million drop from the $500.75 million gambled this past March during the NCAA’s March Madness tournament. Indiana sports […]

James Foglio  •  14 May 2024
New York Gamblers Wagered $1.6B On Sports Betting In April

New York gamblers wagered approximately $1.96 billion on sports betting in April 2024, about a 6% increase over March. That’s the largest total handle in a month so far in 2024.  New York saw its largest 2024 sports betting handle in April, a 27.3% increase over April 2023 This year’s April 2024 figure is a […]

James Foglio  •  14 May 2024
Although Arizona Coyotes Are Inactive, Their Sports Betting License Is Not

Ex-Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo is not only keeping the name, intellectual property, and minor league affiliate in Arizona, but also the team’s sports betting license as well, according to Sportico’s Eben Novy-Williams.  Arizona Coyotes’ sports betting license remains active, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming In 2022, Arizona granted licenses to each of […]

James Foglio  •  13 May 2024