Ethan Matthew
Ethan Matthew
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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Vermont Handle Rises in August, Ending Months of Decline
Football brought in under $1 million in handle, well short of baseball’s $3.4 million.
Maine Sports Betting Revenue Drops 40% in August
The Pine Tree State's two sportsbook operators took in a surprisingly strong $6 million in gross revenue in July, but only $3.6 million in August.
ProphetX Relaunches Just in Time for NFL Season
Newly formed ProphetX is no longer a sportsbook, like its predecessor, instead it's pivoting (slightly) to a sweepstakes.
Arizona Handle Drops 20% in June to Below $500M
Despite the drop in numbers across the board, there is plenty of good. Compared to June 2023, handle is up more than 15%, revenue is up 66%.
Michigan State QB Tells Bettors to 'Take the Over' in Spartans' Season Opener
Sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles makes suggestion to bettors, a red flag for the NCAA who has been trying to separate the betting market from the student-athletes competing.
Louisiana Sports Betting Handle Drops Again in July, Hits 11-Month Low
Despite declining action in the Pelican State, a 13% hold rate and the recent launch of Fanatics Sportsbook show Louisiana remains a strong sports betting market.
Vermont Handle Continues Downward Trend in July
This is the first time state-wide handle fell below $10 million and continues a streak of falling action.
Iowa Handle Falls in July Despite Viewership Success of Olympic Games
The 2024 Olympics games have been a ratings success for NBC. However, the popularity on screen didn't translate to success for sportsbooks in Iowa.
Maine Sports Betting Reaches New Highs in July
The summer slowdown doesn't seem to be hitting the Pine Tree State, as Maine saw its second-highest handle ever in July.
Arizona Sports Betting Handle Falls Below $600M in May
Arizona’s Department of Gaming reported that the state took in $568.5 million in wagers for May, a 13% decrease from April.
Louisiana Sports Betting Handle Falls Below $200 Million in June
While year-over-year growth was strong, Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board announced that operators in the Pelican State accepted $212 million in wagers last month, a 17% drop from May’s $256.6 million.
Superbook Sports Pulling out of Post-PASPA States
Superbook bettors in 8 states can no longer place wagers and will need to withdraw their funds.
Tennessee Handle, Tax Bill Fall in June
Volunteer State took in $344.8 million in wagers last month, a nearly 10% month-over-month decline.
Maine Handle, Revenue Unchanged in June Despite Summer Sports Slowdown
DraftKings increases its hold on the market.
LetsBetMD Launches in Maryland, State’s 12th Mobile Operator
LetsBetMD launched on Monday with an emphasis on esports, hoping to carve out a profitable space in a competitive field.
Louisiana Handle Drops to $256M in May
Parlays remained the top revenue generator for the sportsbooks, but the second-best winner for the house was the “other” category which consists of golf, MMA, and hockey.
Conor McGregor Bets Big on Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024
The UFC superstar is banking on Ronaldo to have a repeat of his performance at the 2020 Euros.
Vermont Sports Betting Handle Hits New Low in May
The Green Mountain State accepted $12.6 million in wagers last month, a 26% decline from April.
Tennessee Handle Unchanged in May, as other States Fall
The Volunteer State accepted $381.8 million in bets for May, almost the same as its April handle of $384.2 million.
Maine Handle Rises in May as Revenue Drops
The Pine Tree State saw $39.8 million in bets last month, a roughly 4% increase from April.
