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Arizona problem gambling hotline calls have increased since Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill to legalize sports betting in the Grand Canyon State in 2021. Arizona’s 1-800-NEXT-STEP gambling hotline was dialed over 300 times that year. Arizona problem gambling hotline calls have surged since sports betting was legalized in the state in 2021 After the […]
The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a three-count complaint against former casino executive Scott Sibella last week, four months after the ex-MGM Grand president pleaded guilty to federal violations of the Bank Secrecy Act in January. Former MGM President Scott Sibella pleaded guilty to violating federal anti-money laundering compliance programs The complaint was signed by […]
Former Philadelphia 76ers owner and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin couldn’t help but troll a New York Knicks fan for betting against the Sixers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Ex-Philadelphia 76ers owner, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin trolled Knicks fan for betting against Sixers in Game 5 overtime win “Fanatics Sportsbook crushed […]
Ohio gambling addiction experts reported an uptick in the number of residents contacting the state’s problem gambling hotline. Online sports betting in Ohio has contributed to the increase in gambling hotline calls Abdullah Mahmood is the administrative coordinator of Maryhaven’s Gambling Intervention Program. He said the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline saw a 55% increase in […]
A new Texas poll shows that residents support online sports gambling, but Texans remain split on sportsbooks at stadiums in the Lone Star State. Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation surveyed 1,600 voters last month regarding sports-betting legislative proposals The Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation surveyed 1,600 potential Texas voters from April 5-10 concerning three legislative proposals to […]
According to data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the Garden State’s sports betting handle reached $1.33 billion in March alone. New Jersey’s sports betting handle of $1.33 billion in March was the fourth highest since 2018 It was the fourth-highest amount since sports betting was legalized in New Jersey in 2018. […]
Nevada topped the list of the most gambling-addicted U.S. states of 2024, according to a recent data study by WalletHub. The data set of 20 key metrics ranged from the presence of illegal betting operations to lottery sales per capita to the share of adults with gambling disorders. Nevada ranks above all other states in […]
Louisiana reported a sports betting handle of $350 million and a total of $37.7 million in gross revenue in March. Taxes paid to the state from mobile sports betting totaled $4.7 million, an increase from the $3.6 million paid in February. Louisiana reported a $350 million handle in March, the 10th highest among U.S. states […]
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported a sports betting handle of $497.6 million for March, a nearly 20% increase over February. Operators also totaled $43.5 million in gross revenue. Sports betting handle in Michigan increased 18% compared to the $421.7 million in bets from March 2023 The handle increased 18% compared to the $421.7 million […]
New Mexico residents will not be allowed to place bets on the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, since the betting signal used to place wagers is being withheld from the state. New Mexico gamblers cannot wager on the 150th Kentucky Derby because of Horsemen’s Association, Racing Commission dispute The state’s citizens are barred […]
