Sports Betting & Gambling News for December 2024
Missouri Sports Betting Will Not “Happen Overnight”
While legal sports betting has received the green light in Missouri, operators won't just be popping up overnight.
by Ziv Chen
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
Jake Paul NFL Survey: 3 in 10 Fans Want to See the World's Biggest Influencer on the Field
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.
by James Bisson
Flutter Entertainment Hires New Senior Director Shaun Brassington
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of sports betting behemoth FanDuel, has hired a new Senior Director.
by Ziv Chen
Missouri Election Officials Certify November Ballot Results
A legal sports betting market in Missouri is on its way following the certification of November election ballots.
by Ziv Chen
RSI CEO Talks Missouri Sports Betting and Potential Online Casino Legislation
Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz discussed Missouri sports legalization, Albert sports legalization, and the impact of sweepstakes casinos.
by Ziv Chen
Robinhood CEO Says Company Considering Moving into Sports Betting
The CEO of Robinhood, an online stocks and crypto trading platform, has suggested that the company is considering expanding into sports betting.
by Ziv Chen
Sweepstakes Among Spectrum’s Top Gaming Trend Predictions for 2025
Spectrum has released its top gaming trend predictions for 2025, and sweepstakes casinos top the list.
by Ziv Chen
Fanatics Announces Return of Fanatics Fest to New York City in 2025
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.
by Ziv Chen
Hard Rock Bet Reintroduces Winterfest with $3 Million in Payouts
Hard Rock Bet has reintroduced its Winterfest promotion in New Jersey, offering players #4 million in payouts.
by Ziv Chen
West Virginia Lottery Director Tells Online Poker Operators State is Ready for Business
West Virginia's lottery director has made it clear to online poker operators that the state is ready for business.
by Ziv Chen
Hard Rock Bet Announces Exclusive $1,000,000 Promo for Florida Bettors
To celebrate its first anniversary in Florida, Hard Rock Bet is kicking off a $1 million promo for bettors in the state.
by Ziv Chen
Gaming Compliance Intelligence Company Vixio Announces New Chairman of the Board
Vixio has announced a new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, and we have all the details.
by Ziv Chen
Hard Rock Bet New Jersey Launches Exclusive Online Casino Game with Play’n GO
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.
by Ziv Chen
Pragmatic Play Expands Sportsbook Offering With Soccer Player Markets
Pragmatic Play has expanded its sports betting product by adding soccer player props to its portfolio.
by Ziv Chen
Missouri Sports Betting Amendment Appears Safe After Recount
Missouri will have a legalized sports betting market after Amendment 2 has held up to a recount.
by Ziv Chen
New Jersey Lawmakers Considering Changes to Inactive Gambling Account Laws
New Jersey lawmakers are considering changes to the laws regarding inactive gambling accounts and the funds held in them.
by Ziv Chen
MGM Resorts Reflects on a “Remarkable” Las Vegas Grand Prix Weekend
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.
by Ziv Chen
DraftKings Seeks to Dismiss NFL Players Association Lawsuit
Bloomberg Law has reported that DraftKings has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and damage claims from the NFLPA launched in August.
by Ziv Chen
BetMGM Enhances User Experience With Single Rewards Account
BetMGM has enhanced the user experience by creating a single rewards account across jurisdictions.
by Ziv Chen
Entain Reports Record Betting on Tyson-Paul Fight
International gambling giant Entain has announced that the Mike Tyson - Jake Paul fight was the most bet-on event in the company's history.
by Ziv Chen
Google to Allow Targeted Ads for Social Casino Operators Starting December
Google will update its advertising policy in December, allowing Social Casino operators to run personalized ads.
by Ziv Chen
BetMGM Opens Original Bets Sweepstakes for NBA Cup
BetMGM has launched its first Original Bets Sweepstakes for the NBA Cup, announcing a major grand prize, including a trip to Las Vegas.
by Andrew Reid
Oregon Lottery Generates $947 Million for the State in FY2024
Oregon Lottery has reported its final 2024 fiscal year financials, showing a revenue increase from last year and generating nearly a billion dollars.
by Ziv Chen
New Jersey Reports Record iGaming Revenue for October Amid Mixed Gambling Results
New Jersey has reported its sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024, with mixed results overall.
by Ziv Chen
New York Reports Record-Breaking $2.3 Billion Sports Betting Handle in October 2024
New York has delivered its October 2024 sports betting financials; a record sports betting handle has been reported.
by Ziv Chen
Virginia Lottery Reports $57 Million in October Casino Revenue
The Virginia Lottery has reported its October casino revenue figures, and the news is generally favorable.
by Ziv Chen
Interactive Segment Drives Inspired Entertainment Revenue Up 40% Year-on-Year in Q3
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.
by Ziv Chen
Delaware Sees Sports Betting and iGaming Increases in October 2024
Delaware's sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024 have been released, and they're both promising.
by Andrew Reid
Michigan October Gambling Figures Show Solid Month
Michigan has reported on its sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024, showing a mostly solid month.
by Andrew Reid
Ohio Reports Casino Revenue Decrease in September
Ohio has reported its casino financials for September 2024, showing mixed results with a decrease in revenue.
by Andrew Reid
Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports Record-Breaking Net Revenue in Q3 2024
The financial statements from Churchill Downs Incorporated for Q3 2024 are in, and they show record-breaking revenues.
by Ziv Chen
Michigan iGaming Revenue Up To $202.6 Million in September
Michigan has reported its iGaming financials for September 2024, showing solid revenue growth year-over-year and month-over-month.
by Ziv Chen
Colorado Collects $99.9 Million in August Casino Revenue
Colorado has reported its August casino revenue, with just under $100 million being collected in a small boost from July.
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
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