Sports Betting & Gambling News for December 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.

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.

Jake Paul is talking about heading to the NFL in the near future. Would football fans welcome him to the league? James Bisson examines this another questions in the latest Sportsbook Review survey.

Spectrum has released its top gaming trend predictions for 2025, and sweepstakes casinos top the list.

Fanatics has announced that it will return to New York City for Fanatics Fest in 2025, the event's second year running in the Big Apple.

Hard Rock Bet has reintroduced its Winterfest promotion in New Jersey, offering players #4 million in payouts.

West Virginia's lottery director has made it clear to online poker operators that the state is ready for business.

To celebrate its first anniversary in Florida, Hard Rock Bet is kicking off a $1 million promo for bettors in the state.

Vixio has announced a new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, and we have all the details.

Hard Rock Bet New Jersey has launched an exclusive online casino game with Play'n GO, bringing Pork N Roll to consumers in the Garden State.

Pragmatic Play has expanded its sports betting product by adding soccer player props to its portfolio.

Missouri will have a legalized sports betting market after Amendment 2 has held up to a recount.

New Jersey lawmakers are considering changes to the laws regarding inactive gambling accounts and the funds held in them.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is in the books, and we've heard from MGM Resorts about how the event went down from its opinion.

Bloomberg Law has reported that DraftKings has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and damage claims from the NFLPA launched in August.

BetMGM has enhanced the user experience by creating a single rewards account across jurisdictions.

International gambling giant Entain has announced that the Mike Tyson - Jake Paul fight was the most bet-on event in the company's history.

Google will update its advertising policy in December, allowing Social Casino operators to run personalized ads.

BetMGM has launched its first Original Bets Sweepstakes for the NBA Cup, announcing a major grand prize, including a trip to Las Vegas.

The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks will play on New Year's Day at Wrigley Field for the NHL Winter Classic, and Fanatics has released the jerseys they'll wear for the big game.

With the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix about to go off, we look at how companies lined up and vied to become official event sponsors.

How does the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix upgrades compare to last year's event?

F1 returned to Las Vegas in 2023 for the first time in 43 years, and as it is about to go off for a second consecutive year, we look at how its return was a winning bet.

New Jersey has reported its sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024, with mixed results overall.

New York has delivered its October 2024 sports betting financials; a record sports betting handle has been reported.

The Virginia Lottery has reported its October casino revenue figures, and the news is generally favorable.

B2B gaming provider Inspired Entertainment has announced its Q3 2024 financials, revealing revenues of $78 million, a 40% increase on the same period last year.

Delaware's sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024 have been released, and they're both promising.

Michigan has reported on its sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024, showing a mostly solid month.

Ohio has reported its casino financials for September 2024, showing mixed results with a decrease in revenue.

The financial statements from Churchill Downs Incorporated for Q3 2024 are in, and they show record-breaking revenues.

Michigan has reported its iGaming financials for September 2024, showing solid revenue growth year-over-year and month-over-month.

Colorado has reported its August casino revenue, with just under $100 million being collected in a small boost from July.

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.

Massachusetts has reported its casino and sportsbook betting financials for August 2024, and things are trending upward on both fronts.

Indiana has reported its casino and sports betting financials for August 2024, showing that despite the summer slowdown, business has started to pick up.

Maryland has reported on its brick-and-mortar casino revenue for August 2024, and it's generally positive picture.

While the nationwide summer slowdown impacted the overall handle, a solid hold rate propelled Pennsylvania to sports betting revenue gains.

The summer slowdown has hit Michigan. Despite seeing increases from last year, the Great Lake State has accepted its lowest numbers of 2024.

Sports betting operators in Connecticut continued to show rapid annual growth, with figures exploding from last year's summer slowdown.

The DC sports betting industry has made tremendous gains compared to last year, as the district expanded to allow additional sportsbooks in mid-July.

New Jersey sports betting financials from July 2024 indicate an impressive month, with revenues buoyed by a solid double-digit hold rate.

An improved win rate aided Massachusetts' July sports betting financials despite suffering the nationwide summer slowdown.

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.

Like many states nationwide, Louisiana posted monthly decreases in handle and revenue but yearly gains compared to last year.

Commercial gaming experienced mostly solid growth in Q2, setting a record revenue thanks partly to an expanding legal sports betting scene.

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.