
ESPN BET Coming to North Carolina
ESPN BET is coming to North Carolina after partnering with Quail Hollow Club.
by James Bisson

NHL and BetMGM Team Up For Online Slot Game
The NHL and BetMGM have partnered for an online slot game.
by James Bisson

Hard Rock Bet Made Available to All in Florida
Hard Rock Bet appears ready to launch its sports betting product to everyone in Florida.
by James Bisson

NFL Naming Rights Sponsorships: Which Teams Earn the Most Money?
James Bisson takes a deep dive into the evolution of NFL stadium naming rights deals, and looks at how sports betting adversiting is taking over the football world.
by James Bisson

NHL and BetMGM Team Up For Online Slot Game
The NHL and BetMGM have partnered for an online slot game.
by James Bisson

Former West Indies Batter Marlon Samuels Banned For Breaking Anti-Corruption Rules
Examining the details around former West Indies batter Marlon Samuels' ban for breaking anti-corruption rules.
by James Bisson

Nevada Gets Mixed News with October Sports Betting Report
Nevada released its October revenue report, which revealed some positive trends but some that could be viewed as troubling for regulators in the state.
by James Bisson

New Jersey Posts its Fourth-Highest Sports Betting Handle Ever in October
New Jersey was flying high in October and posted its fourth-best sports betting month ever.
by James Bisson

Mixed Bag Results For Indiana's Legal Sports Betting in October
Indiana's legal sports betting scene is reporting it's October numbers and they are a mixed bag.
by James Bisson

U.S. Online Casinos Have Third-Best Month Ever in October
Looking at the revenue produced from iCasinos in October.
by James Bisson

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

New York Reaches Historic $2 Billion in Monthly Legal Sports Betting Handle
Examining New York's record-setting handle for October.
by James Bisson

Hard Rock Bet User Pockets $5.5 Million on Texans' Upset of Bengals
Lucky bettor strikes with SGP on Week 10's Texans vs. Bengals NFL game.
by James Bisson

North Carolina Sports Betting Rules Coming into Further Focus
The rules surrounding the upcoming launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina continue to come into focus.
by James Bisson

Hard Rock Bet Surprisingly Launches in Florida
Examining the launch of Hard Rock Bet mobile sports betting in Florida.
by James Bisson

MGM Resorts Enjoys a Good Third Quarter
MGM Resorts were thriving during the third quarter of 2023.
by James Bisson

ESPN BET Will go Live on Nov. 14 Ahead of Eagles vs. Chiefs
Following months of rumors and work toward a release, ESPN BET will officially launch on Nov. 14.
by James Bisson

FanDuel CEO Amy Howe Opens Up at CNBC Evolve Global Summit
FanDuel CEO Any Howe was candid during the CNBC Evolved Global Summit.
by James Bisson

New California Legal Sports Betting Proposals Likely Dead on Arrival
Examining the issues with new ballot proposals that could pave a path to legalized sports betting in California.
by James Bisson

FanDuel Sets a New Monthly Standard for Sportsbooks in New York
FanDuel has set a new bar for legal sports betting in New York
by James Bisson

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

PointsBet First Quarter Handle Falls Slightly on Heels of U.S. Exit
Examining PointsBet Q1 handle the heels of its American exit.
by James Bisson

Sportradar Signs Deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data
Examining Sportradar's deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data.
by James Bisson

NHL suspends Pinto 41 Games for 'Activities Relating to Sports Wagering'
Shane Pinto has become the first NHL player suspended for gambling on sports.
by James Bisson

Sportradar Signs Deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data
Examining Sportradar's deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data.
by James Bisson

Sports Betting Rules in North Carolina Starting to Come Into Focus
The sports betting rules for North Carolina are beginning to become clear.
by James Bisson

Hard Rock Bet Again Blocked From Launching in Florida
Hard Rock bet has been barred from expanding to Florida.
by James Bisson

Quarter 2 Sports Betting Numbers in Ontario Remain Largely Unchanged
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.
by James Bisson

Circa Plans Kentucky Downs Retail Location
Circa is planning a retail location at Kentucky Downs to complement its online presence in the state.
by James Bisson

Fanatics Finally Gains Access to New York Sports Betting
Fanatics has finally broken through the door in New York.
by James Bisson

New York Decides DFS Pick'Em Contests Don't Fall Under Legal Sports Betting
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.
by James Bisson

bet365 Expands into Louisiana
Examining the details surrounding bet365's surprise launch in Louisiana.
by James Bisson

Michigan's $533 Million October Mobile Sports Betting Handle Sets a New Mark
Examining the revenue figures for Michigan's legal sports betting industry in October 2023.
by James Bisson

MLB, NBA, NHL Team up For Responsible Sports Betting PSA
The NHL, NBA, and MLB teamed up to create a responsible gaming public service announcement directed at bettors in the exploding U.S. market.
by James Bisson

Back to Square One for California Legal Sports Betting Scene
California's attempts to join the legal sports betting scene are essentially back to square one after failed proposals.
by James Bisson

Tennis Official Banned 10 Years for Sports Betting Infractions
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.
by James Bisson

Sports Betting Scene in Virginia Grows With Fanatics Sportsbook Launch
The Virginia legal sports betting scene continues to grow, as bettors in the state now have access to Fanatics Sportsbook.
by James Bisson

IT'S LIVE! ESPN BET Launches in 17 States
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.
by James Bisson

Pennsylvania Hits Record Sports Betting Numbers in October
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.
by James Bisson

DraftKings Dominates October Massachusetts Sports Betting Scene
October was an excellent month for the Massachusetts sports betting scene, with DraftKings leading the way.
by James Bisson

North Carolina Bumps Back Sports Betting Launch Date
It appears as though the earliest potential launch date for North Carolina sports betting may have been just a bit ambitious for regulators.
by James Bisson

Good Start Reported for Sports Betting in Maine
The sports betting industry in Maine has started out strong.
by James Bisson

Mets owner Steve Cohen, Hard Rock International Team Up For Citi Field Casino
New York is set to get a swanky new gambling facility in Metropolitan Park, the entertainment district connected to the Mets' Citi Field.
by James Bisson

FanDuel Sets a New Monthly Standard for Sportsbooks in New York
FanDuel has set a new bar for legal sports betting in New York
by James Bisson

Ongoing Legal Fights Won't Deter Seminoles From Launching In-Person Sports Betting
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.
by James Bisson

Sportradar Signs Deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data
Examining Sportradar's deal with BetMGM for its NBA Optical Tracking Data.
by James Bisson

The Numbers are in for Kentucky's First Full Month-Plus of Legal Sports Betting
Examining the numbers surrounding Kentucky's first month-plus of legal sports betting.
by James Bisson

Best Cricket Betting Sites For December 2023
James Bisson breaks down the best cricket betting sites, a list that includes bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel and others.
by James Bisson

GeoComply Study Proves Popularity of NFL Betting
GeoComply released some interesting results from a study following Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.
by Dave Bonderoff

Nevada Sportsbooks See Nearly Double Month-Over-Month Handle Gains
Nevada's sportsbooks are reporting nearly doubled handle gains in September.
by James Bisson

DraftKings to Debut Branded Apparel in Collaboration with the NBA
Looking at the details surrounding the upcoming release of DraftKings' NBA branded apparel.
by James Bisson

DraftKings Closing Gap on FanDuel in U.S. Sports Betting Market Share Battle
The battle for the claim as the popular U.S. sportsbook is getting tighter, with DraftKings gaining ground on the ever-dominant FanDuel.
by Dave Bonderoff

September Sports Betting Surge Takes Massachusetts Over $3 Billion in Lifetime Wagers
A sharp rise in September sports betting has taken Massachusetts to over $3 billion in lifetime wagers.
by James Bisson

Pennsylvania Bettors Welcome NFL With Higher Monthly Handle and Lower Sportsbook Revenues
Sports betting in Pennsylvania reached a higher monthly handle in September.
by James Bisson

Handle Up, Win Rate Down in Maryland During August
The August report for Maryland shows a rising handle, but the win rate dwindled.
by Dave Bonderoff

Indiana Sees Month-Over-Month Increases in Sports Betting Handle and Revenues in August
Indiana experienced a sports-betting handle increase during August.
by Dave Bonderoff

Summer Sports Betting Slump Ends in August for Massachusetts
Massachusetts experienced the conclusion of the summer slide in sports betting activity.
by Dave Bonderoff

New Jersey Nets Sports Betting Spike in August
New Jersey saw an early end to their summer sports betting slump in August.
by Dave Bonderoff

Illinois 2nd-Best Sports Betting State in America in April
Bettors in Illinois spent $898.6 million in sports betting in April.
by Dave Bonderoff

Louisiana Sportsbooks Enjoy Record October
Louisiana sportsbooks continue to report growth in monthly and year-over-year figures as they wrap up 24 months of legal sports betting.
by James Bisson
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