Sports Betting & Gambling News for July 2024

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.

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.

High 5 games, a casino game provider, entered the West Virginia market with yet another partnership with Caesars Digital.

SuperBook Sports, one of the top sports betting operators, announced last week that it would cease operations across eight U.S. states.

Some changes are coming to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., and they involve DraftKings Sportsbooks bringing new options to the casino floor.

After a brief budget dispute, DC sports bettors now finally get a wider betting menu.

bet365 has soft launched in Pennsylvania, and we have all the details of the global sports betting behemoth's expansion into the Keystone State.

Skill games continue to make iGaming headlines this week, as the battleground continues to heat up in Pennsylvania.

Following the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, numerous Canadian sportsbooks have removed their US Election markets.

There's uncertainty in the DC sports betting scene, and FanDuel is now at least temporarily dark.

As the 2024 legislative session winds down in North Carolina, it appears college player prop betting will not be banned in the Tar Heel State this year.

Big changes are coming to the DC sports betting scene. On July 15, additional operators will be able to join the district-wide fray. We have all the details.

We caught up with Joe DeLeone about his viral moment at McDonald's, the best and worst advice he received ahead of the challenge, and what his future holds on and off the virtual gridiron.

MGM Resorts, the MLB's official gaming partner since 2018, has announced a partnership with the New York Yankees.

Betway USA has announced that it is planning an exit from the U.S. sports betting market, and we have all the details of the major move.

Verified Market Research has released a study that shows significant expected growth in esports by 2030, and we break down the reasons why and barriers faced.

New Jersey regulators have fined sports betting operator DraftKings for inaccurate reporting of financial data.

An assemblyman in New Jersey is pushing to legalize gambling on in-state college teams.

Despite recent failed attempts to pass an iGaming bill in Illinois, Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is determined to persist with his efforts in 2025.

Caesars Entertainment was named the Casino Operator of the Year at the 2024 EGR Awards, becoming the first new winner since 2020.

BetMGM and Newcastle United have extended their partnership through the 2024-25 season as we examine the deal and its impact on both parties.

Stake is looking to move into regulated markets, including Canada, as we detail the steps the sportsbook and casino operator is taking to make that a reality.

The process to grant licenses for downstate New York casinos is set, slightly delayed from the original date, over a decade after upstate casinos launched.

The Michigan Legislature has passed its 2025 budget, which includes a chunk of money earmarked to support responsible gambling in the state.

A new Betway commercial for Wimbledon teases the return of tennis legend Andy Roddick, who promises to finally "win Wimbledon" in 2024.

Virginia's casinos have released their June 2024 report, and they're showing great improvements from last year during the summer sports slowdown.

New York sports betting financials for June 2024 show the state has suffered the spring/summer slowdown, reporting its lowest handle since last August.

The sports betting and gaming financials from Iowa for June 2024 have been released, and they show mixed results.

We have the sports betting financials for June 2024 out of New Hampshire, and while some of the numbers were positive, it wasn't all positive news.

It was another excellent month for sports betting in Illinois, as the state's May financials show a handle above $1 billion for a ninth straight month.

In its first full month of operation, FanDuel set new all-time records for sports betting in the nation's capital, though trouble could loom for the overall partnership.

The Ohio Casino Commission Control has released its financials for May 2024, and it was a strong month for slots and table games in the Buckeye State.

Virginia has reported its May 2024 sports betting financials, and it shows a sizable year-over-year handle increase for Old Dominion.

The NIGC report for FY2023 is out, and it shows continued impressive growth for Tribal-owned and operated gaming.

Nevada continued to see a notable decline in its sports betting handles in May 2024, falling out of the top five jurisdictions and dipping year over year.

Zach Edey has had a wild week, going from mocked outside the lottery to top-10 draft pick and public betting favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year.

Colorado logged its second-best hold rate since legalization in May 2024, and we have all the details of the Centennial State's sports betting financials.

Although it missed its initial target, Bally Bet now appears to be set to launch in Massachusetts, potentially as early as Monday.

A pair of surprising appointments to the Minnesota Racing Commission have raised eyebrows in the state, but the Governor has defended his decision.

Circa Sports has signed its second NHL jersey patch deal, this time with the Chicago Blackhawks, and we have the details of the agreement.

LeoVegas, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts, has acquired Tipcio and we have details of the deal and LeoVegas' plans for their new property.

Louisiana has submitted its sports betting financials for May 2024, and we have all the details of how the sportsbook battered the public once again.

Michigan and Colorado sports betting regulators have issued cease-and-desist letters to Bovada, one of the most popular unlicensed regulators operating in the United States, and we have details of its response.

Simplebet is showing that microbetting is alive and well, as it's posted yet another successful NBA season.

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.

Caesars Entertainment announced the closing of its deal to acquire WynnBET's iGaming market access in Michigan.

Pennsylvania sports betting reached twmo Major milestones in May 2024, joining a small group with $30 billion in handle and $2.5 billion in revenues.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against hearing an appeal of the Florida sports betting compact signed with the Seminole Tribe, perhaps ending the multi-year saga.

Betr has signed an agreement with Betting Ladies, and we have all the details of the deal between the microbetting site and the passionate sports-betting women.