Sports Betting & Gambling News for October 2024
IRS Claims Gamblers Avoiding Over a Billion in Taxes
The IRS has released a report that shows that over a billion in taxes have gone unpaid in relation to gambling winnings.
by Andrew Reid
Where are Online Casinos Legal in the US? Legal and Potential Online Gambling States
Where Online Casinos are Legal: Legislative Tracker for All U.S. States
by James Bisson
Where Is Sports Betting Legal? All 50 U.S. States In-Depth Review
Where Sports Betting is Legal: Legislative Tracker for All U.S. States
by James Bisson
Responsible Gaming Guide: Ranking the Top Sportsbooks for Consumer Protection
Responsible gaming has never been a more important part of a sportsbook's offering. We break down the top sports betting sites in the U.S. based on their approach to responsible gaming practices.
by Alexandra Griffiths
College Player Prop Betting by State: Where can you bet on NCAA football or March Madness props?
Which states allow college player prop bets? Which ones have restrictions on these markets? And which states have banned them altogether? Find the status of every state here.
by James Bisson
NFL Draft Fan Survey: How Optimistic is Your Franchise's Fanbase in 2024?
When it comes to high hopes for this year's NFL Draft, no fanbase compares with the Chicago Bears – and no group of supporters is more jaded than the Carolina Panthers.
by Sportsbook Review
Washington Commanders Have the NFL's Happiest Fans Based on AI Selfie Analysis
When it comes to stadium selfies, no fan base is cheerier than the Washington Commanders – and none are sadder than the Atlanta Falcons. James Bisson elaborates further.
by James Bisson
PlayStar Casino Enters Partnership With The New Jersey Devils
We have all the details of PlayStar Casino's partnership agreement with the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center.
by Ziv Chen
BetMGM Strikes Bullpen Sponsorship Deal for MLB Postseason
BetMGM has kicked off the MLB postseason with a bullpen sponsorship deal and a $50,000 home run promotion event.
by Andrew Reid
New York Governor Signs Legislation Tightening Gambling Ad Requirements
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation tightening the rules for gambling and sports betting advertisements.
by Ziv Chen
Less than 4% of Circa Survivor Entries Remain Alive
After just four weeks of the NFL season, less than 4% of all entries remain in the Circa Sports Survivor pool, and we have the details of how that's happened.
by Andrew Reid
FanDuel Donates $1 Million To Support North Carolina Students
FanDuel has donated yet another $1 million to the United Negro College Fund of North Carolina, continuing its support for under-represented students.
by Ziv Chen
Former Jacksonville Jaguars Employee Sues FanDuel
Ex-Jags employee Amit Patel has sued FanDuel, stating the company exploited his gambling addictions, which led to him stealing millions from the team.
by Andrew Reid
bet365 Opens US Headquarters in Denver
bet365 has opened its first headquarters on American soil, tabbing Denver as the home of the operation, which could grow to 1,000 employees.
by Andrew Reid
ESPN BET Live in New York After Soft Launching Before Official Rollout
ESPN BET has soft launched in New York after finally gaining approval from the New York State Gaming Commission ahead of the fourth week of the NFL season.
by Ziv Chen
Three Missouri Gubernatorial Candidates Announce Support For Sports Betting
A gubernatorial debate hosted by the Missouri Press Association found three candidates favoring a legal sports betting platform for the Show-Me State.
by Ziv Chen
Jay-Z Pledges Over $250 Million to Hell’s Kitchen in Bid for NYC Casino License
As competition for downstate casino licenses in New York heats up, Jay-Z has pledged $250 million to Hell's Kitchen to help one bid gain community support.
by Ziv Chen
'You're Always the Champ': Bertoletti Dishes on Historic Nathan's Win and Life After the Mustard Belt
We caught up with Patrick Bertoletti, who won last week's Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, to discuss his journey to the pinnacle of competitive eating, his friendship with Joey Chestnut, and more.
by C Jackson Cowart
New Jersey Advances Bill To Ban Sportsbooks Partnering With Universities
New Jersey has advanced a bill banning sportsbooks from partnering with public universities in the state, with very few exceptions.
by Ziv Chen
Wynn Resorts To Settle Securities Fraud Lawsuit For $70 Million
Wynn Resorts has reached a multi-million dollar settlement in which the company and some of its executives faced accusations of securities and fraud.
by Ziv Chen
DraftKings Gives Another $5 Million To Winning for Missouri Education
DraftKings has continued its mission to bring legal sports betting to Missouri, donating another $5 million to the Winning for Missouri Education group.
by Ziv Chen
MLBPA Sues Major Sports Betting Operators
The MLBPA has sued DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, and Underdog Fantasy over using players' names and likenesses.
by Andrew Reid
FanDuel Donates Another $1 Million To Operation HOPE
FanDuel has made another donation to Operation HOPE in Kentucky, this time contributing $1 million to the program, which offers financial well-being coaching.
by Ziv Chen
Fox Corporation May Again Pursue Stake in FanDuel
Fox Corporation may again try to work with Flutter Entertainment to exercise its right to purchase a stake in sports betting behemoth FanDuel's ownership.
by Andrew Reid
Fanatics Sportsbook Launches in DC
Fanatics Sportsbook has launched in DC, joining a growing number of operators in the nation's capital while joining a 24th sports betting family.
by Andrew Reid
Caesars Entertainment Joins Fight Against Missouri Sports Betting
Caesars Entertainment has entered the battlefield in Missouri, fighting against a legal sports betting scene in the state backed by its competitors.
by Ziv Chen
Winning for Missouri Education Launches Website
Winning for Missouri Education launched a campaign in favor of legal sports betting. We have the details and updates on the legal sports betting industry.
by Andrew Reid
New Group Launches Campaign Against Missouri Sports Betting
With a legal sports betting ballot initiative set to go to residents in November in Missouri, a new group has formed to encourage residents to vote "No."
by Ziv Chen
Louisiana Sports Betting Handle Up To $234.5 Million in August
The summer slowdown for sports betting in Louisiana started to turn around in August, with increased betting handle as the Bayou State entered the NFL season.
by Ziv Chen
Massachusetts Casino Revenue Up 5.5% Year-on-Year in August
Massachusetts has reported its casino and sportsbook betting financials for August 2024, and things are trending upward on both fronts.
by Ziv Chen
Indiana Casino Revenue Up 9.9% Year-on-Year in August
Indiana has reported its casino and sports betting financials for August 2024, showing that despite the summer slowdown, business has started to pick up.
by Ziv Chen
Maryland Collects $173.9 Million in Casino Revenue in August 2024
Maryland has reported on its brick-and-mortar casino revenue for August 2024, and it's generally positive picture.
by Ziv Chen
Pennsylvania’s Second-Highest Hold Rate Ever Leads To July Revenue Gains
While the nationwide summer slowdown impacted the overall handle, a solid hold rate propelled Pennsylvania to sports betting revenue gains.
by James Bisson
Michigan Sportsbooks See Year-Over-Year Increases But Monthly Dips in July
The summer slowdown has hit Michigan. Despite seeing increases from last year, the Great Lake State has accepted its lowest numbers of 2024.
by James Bisson
Connecticut Continues to See Huge Year-Over-Year Sports Betting Gains
Sports betting operators in Connecticut continued to show rapid annual growth, with figures exploding from last year's summer slowdown.
by James Bisson
Long-Awaited Competition Looked Great on DC Sports Betting Industry in July
The DC sports betting industry has made tremendous gains compared to last year, as the district expanded to allow additional sportsbooks in mid-July.
by James Bisson
New Jersey Sportsbooks Add to Streak of National Double-Digit Holds in July
New Jersey sports betting financials from July 2024 indicate an impressive month, with revenues buoyed by a solid double-digit hold rate.
by James Bisson
Win Rate Helps Massachusetts Sportsbooks in July
An improved win rate aided Massachusetts' July sports betting financials despite suffering the nationwide summer slowdown.
by James Bisson
Vermont Reports its Lowest Sports Betting Handle Since Launch
The summer slowdown has hit Vermont, but it wasn't all doom and gloom for the state as revenues saw a slight month-over-month bump.
by Ziv Chen
Louisiana Sportsbooks Post Huge Year-Over-Year Gains and Keep Win Rate Streak Alive
Like many states nationwide, Louisiana posted monthly decreases in handle and revenue but yearly gains compared to last year.
by James Bisson
US Commercial Gaming Hits Q2 Sets Revenue Record
Commercial gaming experienced mostly solid growth in Q2, setting a record revenue thanks partly to an expanding legal sports betting scene.
by Ziv Chen
Win Rate A Bright Spot During North Carolina’s Worst Sports Betting Month
July was easily the worst sports betting month in terms of handle in North Carolina, and another slow month may be on the horizon before football kicks off.
by James Bisson
Indiana Sportsbooks Report Year-Over-Year Increases But Month-Over-Month Decreases
Like many states nationwide, Indiana sports betting financials for July 2024 are a mixed bag, with month-over-month dips but yearly growth.
by James Bisson
Maryland Sports Betting Industry Remains Strong Amid Seasonal Summer Slowdown
Despite a nationwide summer slowdown, the Old Line State appears to be doing just fine, according to Maryland's July sports betting financials.
by James Bisson
Mostly Good News for New York Sports Betting Numbers in July
New York's sports betting financials for July 2024 are in, and they continue to be impressive for America's best sports-betting state.
by James Bisson
Maryland Casino Revenue Down 2.6% Year On Year In July
Maryland casino revenue dipped in FY2024, but sports betting in the state had a sunnier outlook in July.
by Ziv Chen
Virginia Sees Big Year-Over-Year Sports Betting Improvement in June
Virginia has followed the nationwide trend of a summer slowdown, but sports betting financials for June 2024 are still showing year-over-year improvement.
by James Bisson
Kentucky Sportsbooks in Midst of Summer Sports Betting Slump
Kentucky has reported its June sports betting financials, and as we've seen nationwide, there's been a notable summer slowdown.
by James Bisson
FanDuel Continues to Produce in DC Market in June
Despite typical summer slowdown numbers, FanDuel has produced staggering year-over-year improvements in the DC sports betting market.
by James Bisson
Betfred Abandoning Maryland Market With Replacements Named
Maryland has an established sports betting market, but Betfred was unable to compete with the big guns in the state and has announced its exit.
by James Bisson
Ohio Sees 46% Increase in Year-Over-Year Sports Betting Handle
Another strong month in The Buckeye State has Ohio nearly $400 million ahead of its first-half pace of last year.
by James Bisson
Bally’s Collects $621.7 Million in Revenue During Q2
Bally's heads into the rest of the summer on a high after nearly doubling its Q2 North American revenue year-over-year.
by Ziv Chen
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