Sports Betting News for Dec. 2023

The NHL and BetMGM have partnered for an online slot game.

Examining the details around former West Indies batter Marlon Samuels' ban for breaking anti-corruption rules.

Nevada released its October revenue report, which revealed some positive trends but some that could be viewed as troubling for regulators in the state.

New Jersey was flying high in October and posted its fourth-best sports betting month ever.

Indiana's legal sports betting scene is reporting it's October numbers and they are a mixed bag.

Looking at the revenue produced from iCasinos in October.

Bally Bet has gained clearance by the Indiana Gaming Commission to relaunch its sports betting brand in the Hoosier State.

Examining New York's record-setting handle for October.

Lucky bettor strikes with SGP on Week 10's Texans vs. Bengals NFL game.

The rules surrounding the upcoming launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina continue to come into focus.

Examining the launch of Hard Rock Bet mobile sports betting in Florida.

MGM Resorts were thriving during the third quarter of 2023.

Following months of rumors and work toward a release, ESPN BET will officially launch on Nov. 14.

FanDuel CEO Any Howe was candid during the CNBC Evolved Global Summit.

Examining the issues with new ballot proposals that could pave a path to legalized sports betting in California.

FanDuel has set a new bar for legal sports betting in New York

The Philadelphia 76ers cemented their relationship with leading sports betting and iGaming provider BetMGM on Oct. 26, announcing an extension of their partnership.

Examining PointsBet Q1 handle the heels of its American exit.

Examining Sportradar's deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data.

Shane Pinto has become the first NHL player suspended for gambling on sports.

Examining Sportradar's deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data.

The sports betting rules for North Carolina are beginning to become clear.

Hard Rock bet has been barred from expanding to Florida.

iGaming Ontario's report revealed somewhat stagnant activity in the province for Quarter 2, but it also found an impressive 132% year-over-year spike from 2022.

ESPN Bet will get the opportunity to launch in 16 states

Circa is planning a retail location at Kentucky Downs to complement its online presence in the state.

Fanatics has finally broken through the door in New York.

The explosion of legal sports betting across America has blurred some lines, and Daily Fantasy Sports pick‘em gaming is the latest wagering opportunity to receive attention in New York.

Examining the details surrounding bet365's surprise launch in Louisiana.

Examining the revenue figures for Michigan's legal sports betting industry in October 2023.

The NHL, NBA, and MLB teamed up to create a responsible gaming public service announcement directed at bettors in the exploding U.S. market.

California's attempts to join the legal sports betting scene are essentially back to square one after failed proposals.

Tennis has thus far been the sport most affected by gambling violations among players and the officials that govern it, and it appears that trend will continue with another suspension.

The Virginia legal sports betting scene continues to grow, as bettors in the state now have access to Fanatics Sportsbook.

ESPN BET has launched in 17 states as of Tuesday, Nov. 14, and we have details about how it may shape the legal sports betting scene.

Buoyed by the Philadelphia Phillies' World Series run and five weeks of NFL football, Pennsylvania's sportsbooks combined to eclipse the previous record handle from October 2022.

October was an excellent month for the Massachusetts sports betting scene, with DraftKings leading the way.

It appears as though the earliest potential launch date for North Carolina sports betting may have been just a bit ambitious for regulators.

The sports betting industry in Maine has started out strong.

New York is set to get a swanky new gambling facility in Metropolitan Park, the entertainment district connected to the Mets' Citi Field.

FanDuel has set a new bar for legal sports betting in New York

Despite ongoing legal battles in Florida, the Seminole Trible announced Wednesday, Nov. 1, that it'll be going forward with in-person, retail sports betting.

Examining Sportradar's deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data.

Examining the numbers surrounding Kentucky's first month-plus of legal sports betting.

James Bisson breaks down the best cricket betting sites, a list that includes bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel and others.

GeoComply released some interesting results from a study following Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.

Nevada's sportsbooks are reporting nearly doubled handle gains in September.

Looking at the details surrounding the upcoming release of DraftKings' NBA branded apparel.

The battle for the claim as the popular U.S. sportsbook is getting tighter, with DraftKings gaining ground on the ever-dominant FanDuel.

A sharp rise in September sports betting has taken Massachusetts to over $3 billion in lifetime wagers.

Sports betting in Pennsylvania reached a higher monthly handle in September.

The August report for Maryland shows a rising handle, but the win rate dwindled.

Indiana experienced a sports-betting handle increase during August.

Massachusetts experienced the conclusion of the summer slide in sports betting activity.

New Jersey saw an early end to their summer sports betting slump in August.

Bettors in Illinois spent $898.6 million in sports betting in April.

Louisiana sportsbooks continue to report growth in monthly and year-over-year figures as they wrap up 24 months of legal sports betting.