New York Senator Takes Slower Online Gaming Approach with Poker-Only Bill
Senator Joseph Addabbo couldn’t drum up enough support for a 2023 bill to bring iGaming, online poker, and iLottery to New York, so he filed SB9226 which doesn’t attach online casinos or any other form of gaming.
Rob Manfred Believes MLB was 'Dragged' Into Sports Betting
Sports betting has become prevalent in all four Major sports in North America. Among many comments, Manfred did point out player prop bets were on his radar, but he does understand the advantages of legalized betting.
West Virginia’s April Handle Drops 34% Month-Over-Month
Revenue fell from $4.7 million in March to $3.6 million in April, but several sports betting operators in West Virginia survived the drop because of a 10.3% hold, up from the 9% produced in the previous month.
IC360, Radar Partner to Bring Enhanced Geo Location Services to Gaming Industry
Integrity Compliance 360 and Radar announced a partnership Monday to provide clients with a variety of geolocation, compliance, and integrity monitoring services.
Ohio Regulators Propose ‘Use It or Lose It’ Amendment to Cover All Sports Betting Operators
Sports betting operators have until Tuesday to comment on rule-making amendment that allows regulators to apply a “use it or lose it” licensing provision to all types of sports betting operators.
Sports Betting Operators in New York Survive NFL Draft Weekend
FanDuel recorded $20 million in revenue for the fourth time in five weeks.
DraftKings CEO Eyes Bringing Sports Betting to Texas in 2025
Jason Robins believes "Texas has a real shot" at legalized sports betting. Company "gearing up for 2025" push.
North Carolina Lawmaker Files Bill to Prohibit College Player Props
New bill would disallow in-person wagering at facilities where college sports are held eight hours before and during the event.
Revenue for Bally’s North American Online Gaming Sector Rises 70% to Help Combat $179M Net Loss in Q1 2024
According to this week’s quarterly release, online gaming in the U.S. and Canada generated $41.5 million of revenue, up from the $24.4 million to start 2023.
Missouri Pro-Sports Betting Coalition Submits Signatures for Nov. Ballot
The coalition was formed in 2023 and is led by six major professional sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.
DraftKings Wins Court Battle with Former VIP Executive
The popular North American operator began seeking the restraining order when it filed a lawsuit against the former executive for hatching a “disloyal scheme” to steal from his previous employer.
Ohtani Interpreter Reportedly Paid Off Bookie Through Resorts World
Mizuhara reportedly stole over $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to assist in settling $40.7 million in gambling debts.
Caesars Took 'Repeated Butt Kicking' Throughout First Quarter, CEO Says
Caesars faced Q1 revenue setbacks in the quarter ending March 31, but the company's digital division grew 19% year over year.
Fight is On: Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Bout Receives Pro Sanction, Early Odds
The SuperBook Nevada quickly made influencer Jake Paul a -180 favorite. Boxing legend Mike Tyson is +150 to pull off the upset.
Kentucky Derby Betting Preview: Premier Horse Race Projected to Receive More Attention in 2024
The Bluegrass State legalized sports betting in September, which should lead to even greater betting action on the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
North Carolina Legislator Plans to Challenge College Player Props, Faces Strong Opposition
Rep. Marcia Morey (D-Durham) told WRAL that she plans on introducing a House bill that would ban college player prop bets from being offered by sportsbook operators in the Tar Heel State.
New York’s Online Sports Betting Handle Surges 109% Week-Over-Week
Revenue increased for every online operator compared to the previous week.
Nevada's Sports Betting Revenue Down in March after Favorites Cruise in NCAA Tournaments
Nevada sports bettors cash Super Bowl, March Madness tickets, contributing to rough month for sportsbook operators.
First ESPN BET Retail Sportsbook Opens in Detroit
Bettors can even watch members of the ESPN media team cover the draft on-site.
West Virginia’s Monthly Handle Rises 34% in Basketball-Heavy March
The Mountaineer State’s $4.7 million of revenue is up 26% month-over-month and 12% year-over-year.