Ethan Matthew
Ethan Matthew
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Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Ethan has previously written industry articles for Forbes Betting. He's also written game previews for USA Today's SportsbookWire.
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: The Replacements
Sports snack: Peanuts
Covers feature: Contests
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Michigan Sports Betting Revenue Hits 2024 High in March
Michigan Sports betting revenue hits 2024 high in March plus an increase in hold percentages. FanDuel remains the top sportsbook in the Wolverine State, but others also saw substantial growth.
Indiana's Sports Betting Handle Rebounds in March
The Hoosier State saw $500.7 million in wagers last month, nearly $100 million more than the $408.6 million in February.
Several Kansas Sportsbooks Report $0 Net Revenue in March
ESPN BET, BetMGM, and Fanatics reported $0 in revenue last month. To give them credit, they did not pay out more than they took in.
Iowa Handle Hits 2024 High With $272 million in March
Iowa sports betting handle reached its highest point in 2024 with $272 million in wagers during March. The timing coincides with the Iowa Hawkeyes' run through March Madness with Caitlin Clark at the helm before their loss in the finals.
Tennessee's Sports Betting Handle Bounces Back in March
The Volunteer State accepted $473.5 million in bets last month, a 24.5% monthly increase from February’s $380.3 million in tickets.
Maryland Sportsbooks See March Rebound Despite State's Poor NCAA Tournament Showing
Online and retail operators saw a combined $536.7 million in wagers last month, nearly $100 million more than February’s haul.
Tennis Player Banned 15 Years for Match-Fixing
Spanish player Aaron Cortes fined $75,000 for 35 breaches of the sport’s anti-corruption program between 2016 and 2018.
Colorado Sportsbook Revenue Drops in February after Record-High January
The Colorado Department of Revenue handled $536.9 million in bets in February, a drop from the $596.7 million in January.
Virginia Handle Falls in February, Still Above $500M
Virginia sportsbooks saw a combined $545 million in wagers in February, more than $100 million less than in January.
UNC’s Armando Bacot Joins List of Players Frustrated by Bettors
North Carolina star says he received "probably over 100 DMs" from angry bettors after a win during the March Madness tournament.
Louisiana Handle Falls Below $300M in February
Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board reported that their sportsbooks took in $274.7 million in bets last month, a 20% decline versus January.
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle, Revenue, Tax Bill Down Substantially in February
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $661.7 million in wagers last month, a nearly 23% decline compared to January.
NFL Star Bijan Robinson Has Perfect NCAA Bracket After Day 1 of March Madness
The Atlanta Falcons running back called four major upsets on the first day of the tournament and has three more shocking results on his bracket on Day 2.
Sports Betting Handle in Michigan Falls 30% in February
The drastic decline in bets also hurt the profitability of several sportsbooks, as only three of the Top 6 operators reported a profit.
Connecticut’s Handle Drops in February as NFL Season Ends
The Nutmeg State accepted $162.7 million in bets last month, a significant drop from the $202.6 million in January.
Iowa Sports Betting Handle Falls to $220M in February
While DraftKings and FanDuel are still top dogs in the Hawkeye State, there is still movement in the three sportsbooks who are fighting for third.
Tennessee Handle Falls Below $400 Million in February
Sportsbook deducted $2.1 million, more than January’s $1.6 million, leaving a taxable total of $378.2 million.
Indiana Handle Plummets to $408 Million in February
Compared to 2023 handle was nearly 15% higher this year and revenue was 37% higher this year.
Virginia Begins 2024 with Record-High Handle in January
Sportsbooks in the commonwealth combined for $652.8 million in wagers, up from $633.2 million in December.
Arizona’s Ends 2023 with $6.5B in Betting Handle
Arizona’s Department of Gaming announced that the Valentine State accepted $693.3 million in December.
