Geoff Zochodne
Geoff Zochodne
68 Articles
68 Articles
Geoff joined Covers as a sports betting journalist in May 2021 amid the legalization boom. Prior to that, he spent time writing about business and politics at the Financial Post and QP Briefing.
Sport to bet on: Golf or NASCAR
Sports movie: Senna
Sports snack: Giant pretzel
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Nevada Has Big June for Sports Betting, But COVID Concerns Remain
Both the win amount and the volume of sports betting in June were "all-time records" for Nevada, according to the state's gaming control board.
In-Game, Exchanges, eSports: Ontario Proposing to Cast a Wide Net For Online Sports Betting
The proposed standards could lay the groundwork for a pretty broad online betting market in the province, with plenty of sports available for wagering.
Colorado Reports Dip in June Sports-Betting Handle
The Colorado Division of Gaming released the June 2021 sports-betting numbers on Tuesday, showing the Centennial State’s handle last month was nearly $229.8 million — down from about $249 million in May.
New Hampshire’s Sportsbook Handle Falls Again in June as More Competition Looms
The slowdown since March is not unexpected, but New Hampshire’s steadily declining handle of late comes as New England’s sports-betting scene is on the cusp of becoming even more competitive.
Arizona Opens Window for Sports-Betting License Applications
The Arizona Department of Gaming is still aiming to launch legal sports betting in the southwestern state by September 9.
‘Everybody Wants This Legislation’: Massachusetts Lawmakers Making Progress On Legal Sports Wagering
House Bill No. 3977 was amended and then passed by Massachusetts representatives on Thursday by a vote of 156-3. The legislation will now head to the state’s Senate.
Online Sports Betting in Ontario, Canada’s Biggest Provincial Market, Starting to Take Shape
Rules so far include restricting gaming to those 19 years of age or older, requiring player complaints to be addressed promptly, and ensuring responsible-gambling policies are in place.
Michigan Sportsbooks See Handle Rebound in June On Stronger Retail Wagering
The Michigan Gaming Control Board recently reported that the state’s total sports-betting handle for June was approximately $259.5 million, which was made up of $235.1 million in online wagers and about $24.4 million in retail action.
Pennsylvania Ratchets Up Sports-Wagering Revenue in June Amid Shrinking Handle
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced on Monday that the sports-wagering handle in the state for June was nearly $420.2 million, down from May’s $447.5 million, April’s $479.4 million, and March’s $560.3 million.
New Jersey Sports Betting Cools In June, But Revenue Heats Up
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced a monthly sports-betting handle of approximately $766.9 million for June, down from the nearly $814.3 million reported for May.
Ohio’s Latest Legislative Push For Legal Sports Betting Left Hanging — For Now
Members of the Ohio Senate had been pushing to get a sports-betting bill passed through the legislature before the end of June... but came up short. Now the Buckeye State will have to wait (at least) until after a summer lull in legislative action.
DraftKings and FanDuel Pump $20 Million Into Florida Sports-Betting Ballot Initiative
The Florida Division of Elections’ campaign finance database shows the two sports-betting companies contributed $10 million apiece in June to a political committee called Florida Education Champions.
Indiana Sports-Betting Revenue Climbs in June Despite Decreased Handle
The Indiana Gaming Commission reported on Monday that the state’s sports-wagering handle for June was $246.3 million, a decrease of about 3.2 percent from May’s $254.4 million.
New York State’s Slow March Towards Mobile Sports Betting Gets Rolling Again With RFA
The New York State Gaming Commission on Friday issued a request for applications for at least two licenses to operate a platform for mobile sports wagering, which will host a combined total of at least four consumer-facing operators.
Iowa Sports-Betting Handle Continues To Shrink In June, But Revenue Rises
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported recently that the state’s handle for June was nearly $111.2 million, which was the third consecutive monthly decline.
FanDuel Coming To Connecticut For Sports Betting After Striking Deal With Mohegan
The latest news also suggests that sports betting in Connecticut is shaping up to be a battle of industry heavyweights.
Illinois Sees Both Sports-Betting Handle and Revenue Drop In May
The Illinois Gaming Board reported Tuesday that the state’s sports-wagering handle for May was approximately $507.3 million, the second straight monthly decline after April’s almost $537.2 million in wagers and March’s $633.6 million.
Canada’s Lotteries Aim to Offer Single-Game Sports Betting For Football Season
The comments from the lotteries highlight just how eager they are to offer single-game betting and how important it could be for their businesses in a new era of Canadian sports wagering.
Virginia Sports Betting Slows Again In May, But Total Handle Tops $1 Billion
The Virginia Lottery recently reported that the Commonwealth’s handle for May was nearly $227 million, down about four percent from the $236.4 million announced for April and below the $304 million recorded for March.
Nevada Sports-Betting Handle Rises in May Ahead of State Reopening
Both the win and volume were "all-time records" for the month of May in Nevada, according to the state's gaming control board.
