![James Harden of the LA Clippers looks to pass as Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors defends during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena. Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA following an investigation.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/c8d38b7a-6290-4b47-925b-2622e81707fb.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=200&w=356&fit=crop&crop=faces,top,left)
Jontay Porter Banned for Life from NBA Following Betting Investigation
Former Toronto Raptors and Toronto 905 forward Jontay Porter has been handed a lifetime ban from the NBA following an investigation into his betting violations.
by Rob Paul
![The LSU Lady Tigers mascot points to the crowd against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter during the championship game of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament as we look at the March Louisiana sports betting report.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/3a647434-51dd-4af6-9fdc-e21b5e7706e0.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
March Madness Provides Louisiana Sportsbooks Its Third-Best Month Ever
Louisiana produced its third-best sports betting month ever during March madness.
by James Bisson
![Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/c5ffda4d-168c-4b3f-a11e-38d8a9535e3d.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Missouri Hits 300,000 Signatures for Sports Betting Initiative
The Winning for Missouri Education campaign announced that 300,000 signatures have been gathered in support of a legalized sports betting platform.
by James Bisson
![Jack Gohlke of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies reacts during the first half of a game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/8082b92c-26ed-41df-ab17-e586139e6a42.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
March Brings Healthy Increase in Sports Betting to Michigan Market
Michigan saw a bounce back in sports betting in March, thanks in part to the NCAA Tournament.
by James Bisson
![Fans walk past a Fanduel sports betting location as we look at FanDuel's takeover of GamBetDC](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/2f8766d6-1708-4789-95a9-c5bc2fd228e9.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
FanDuel Officially Takes Over From GambetDC
We're looking at all of the details surrounding FanDuel's takeover of GambetDC.
by James Bisson
![A file photo shows Shohei Ohtani of Los Angeles Dodgers with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara as we look at updates in the betting scandal that has rocked the baseball superstar.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/2958b7d2-5709-40ac-bdf2-0bddb8c60e05.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Shohei Ohtani Betting Scandal Update: Ex-Interpreter to Plead Guilty
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is expected to plead guilty to bank fraud and illegal gambling charges, while the superstar appears to be in the clear.
by James Bisson
![Jorge Mateo #3 of the Baltimore Orioles sprints to first as we look at the Maryland sports betting financials for March 2024](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/b1aeab53-451e-47b4-82bf-3221190b82fa.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
March Madness Proves Beneficial for Maryland Sportsbooks
March Madness was available to Maryland sports bettors for the first time in 2024, and the financials returned from their sportsbooks show that it was beneficial.
by James Bisson
![Aundre Hyatt #5 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights receives a pass as we look at New Jersey's plans to ban college player prop betting](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/7751e216-cc7c-4a58-aad6-b8cea68c8435.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Is New Jersey In Line to Ban College Prop Betting?
It looks like New Jersey may be the next state to join the list of those that have banned college player prop betting.
by James Bisson
![Horse and rider train as the sun rises at Saratoga Racetrack as we look at the deal between DraftKings and the NYRA.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/a628dc6a-cc8c-4927-84c0-862a7135c7db.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
DraftKings and NYRA Team Up in Sponsorship Deal
DraftKings has teamed up with the New York Racing Association to become a title sponsor for numerous races at Saratoga
by James Bisson
![Elias Diaz #35 of the Colorado Rockies as we look at the 2024 February Colorado sports betting financials.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/ca069e3a-7216-48da-8b6a-325980e9bc5e.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Colorado Sports Betting Revenue Drops More Than 50% Month-Over-Month in February
Colorado followed the nationwide trend in February with major month-over-month declines, but things are going well in the Centennial State year-over-year.
by James Bisson
![Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini hugs Terrence Shannon Jr. as we look at Fanatics Sportsbooks launch in Illinois](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/5e7f5653-36d2-4db8-846a-9a949ee52620.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Fanatics Going Live in Illinois
We have all the details surrounding the upcoming launch of Fanatics sportsbook in Illinois.
by James Bisson
![Angel Reese #10 of the LSU Tigers looks on during the first half as we look at Louisiana's upcoming ban of college player props.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/69f4ff99-9a4c-4fcb-82d2-35c89090db59.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Louisiana Latest State to Ban College Player Prop Betting
Louisiana has become the latest state to ban college player prop betting, and we've got all the details about the upcoming change!
by James Bisson
![A fan waits outside the Rogers Centre as we look at the launch of Soft2Bet in Ontario](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/f8cc56bc-e5f9-4c25-82e4-fed68f43315c.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Soft2Bet Adds Ontario to List of Global Jurisdictions
Soft2Bet has been granted a license to operate in Ontario, and we have the details around the launch of tooniebet.com.
by James Bisson
![Melvin Council Jr. of the Wagner Seahawks reacts as we look at the New York sportsbook financials for the opening week of March Madness action](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/2d143988-0e37-49da-bf2d-2075dd32a9d0.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
March Madness Provides Huge Boost For New York Sportsbooks
New York sportsbooks had one of their best weeks ever during the opening week of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
by James Bisson
![Isaac McKneely #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers shoots the ball during the second half as we look at Virginia's sports betting financials for February 2024.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/04b6bb91-8991-4055-914c-d30b31d726ff.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Virginia Sportsbooks Report $545.1 Million Handle for February 2024
Virginia sportsbooks financials are in for February 2024, and they match similar results to other states nationwide.
by James Bisson
![A general view shows the field after the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium as we look at the 2024 February Nevada sportsbook financials](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/879dbd7b-0b25-468d-9b9d-401841f07402.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Nevada Experiences Year-Over-Year Increases in Sports Betting Handle and Revenues
Nevada maintained the nationwide trend by reporting month-over-month dips in February 2024, but hosting the Super Bowl propelled the Silver State to year-over-year revenue boosts.
by James Bisson
![James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers looks to pass as Jontay Porter #11 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the second half of a game as we look at the betting probe allegedly involving Porter.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/0599a35d-fec6-45ad-acc4-4914b3e3f439.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Raptors' Jontay Porter Being Investigated in NBA Prop Betting Probe
The NBA is investigating Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who allegedly placed bets on his own performances recently.
by James Bisson
![Head Coach Kevin Keatts of North Carolina State Wolfpack leads a drill as we look at North Carolina's first-week sports betting handle.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/57aee1f4-20f9-421d-ab53-6691d0ef4690.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
North Carolina Has Good First Week of Legal Sports Betting
North Carolina has reported a strong first week of legal online sports betting following the March 11 launch.
by James Bisson
![Charlie Lindgren #79 of the Washington Capitals makes a save as we look at changes and proposals to improve the DC sports betting scene.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/823bbfbd-7cfc-4580-982c-8f59a6f02d97.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Is the DC Legal Sports Betting Scene About to Become More Competitive?
Looking at the upcoming changes and the proposals to improve the DC sports betting scene.
by James Bisson
![Some of the more than 400 proposition bets for Super Bowl LI are displayed as we look at the details surrounding the YieldSec report on illegal U.S. sports betting](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/c650a341-6b3b-49d5-af3e-e9edac6b2156.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
YieldSec Report Details Scope of Illegal Betting Still Existing in America
YeildSec has released a report that details the scope of illegal betting that still exists in America, and the numbers going into the illegal market are staggering.
by James Bisson
![Indianapolis Colts fans cheer during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium as we look at the Indiana March sports betting report.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/bad5487f-397d-4f42-8c0f-9543c53139a8.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Indiana Rides March Madness To Fourth Best Sports Betting Month Ever
Indiana notched one of its best ever sports betting months thanks to March Madness.
by James Bisson
![DJ Burns Jr. #30 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack walks across the court as we look at North Carolina's first month of sportsbook action](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/d9c92734-0c45-42cc-82ff-98f1e92c71e7.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
North Carolina Has Huge First Month of Legal Sports Betting
The sportsbook financials are in for the first 20 days of action in North Carolina, and the numbers are quite impressive.
by James Bisson
![](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/2b5dec37-7373-4693-8e8e-37c1fbb0d217.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
What Would You Sacrifice to Attend the Masters? Some People Would Donate a Kidney
James Bisson shares the results of the latest Sportsbook review survey in which we ask more than 2,000 respondents what they would be willing to do to attend the biggest golf event of the year.
by James Bisson
![Dashawn Davis of the Mississippi State Bulldogs dribbles against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center as we look at Mississippi State and mobile sports betting.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/0b316095-7ba6-42d5-99ab-064e2bbd638f.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Mississippi Senate Votes To Keep Mobile Sports Betting Off The Table For Now
The Mississippi senate has voted against mobile sports betting for now.
by James Bisson
![Brandon Nimmo #9 celebrates with Harrison Bader #44 of the New York Mets as we look at the New York sports betting scene March 2024 financials](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/7fb9a6ac-7368-4c40-b84b-b7aa6e5462b3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
A Great March For New York Sportsbooks Closed Out a Great Fiscal Year
New York sportsbooks have capped their fiscal year with a great March 2024, as shown in their legal sports betting financials.
by James Bisson
![Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles as we look at Maryland's failed efforts to legalize an iGaming platform](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/52a7f671-48bd-4d05-94cd-549d071b86ce.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Maryland Pushes on iCasino Legalization This Year
Despite having a legal sports betting scene, Maryland has failed again to capitalize on an opportunity to do the same for iCasinos.
by James Bisson
![Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats as we look at the details surrounding the Fanatics launch in Arizona](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/a333ef85-f734-454b-85c6-f06e4fe0e31c.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Fanatics Goes Live in Arizona
Fanatics has continued to make the changeover from PointsBet across the United States, and has officially launched in Arizona.
by James Bisson
![Brandon Walker #2 of the Montana State Bobcats reacts as we look at how Montana won't can college player props](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/665e3a4d-fd8e-4990-b572-cd7ddfaf151a.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Montana Bucks the Trend of Banning College Prop Bets
Montana has gone against the grain when it comes to banning college player props, and we have all the details about its decision to go that route.
by James Bisson
![](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/c83e07b8-7a09-4b99-a081-59b23e02ae60.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
2024 March Madness Mascot Battle Royale: Stasha Reigns as the Greatest of Them All
Which March Madness mascot would emerge victorious in a 64-team, single-elimination battle royale tournament? James Bisson shares the blow-by-blow results here.
by James Bisson
![Rita Igbokwe #32 of the Ole Miss Rebels and Angel Reese #10 of the LSU Lady Tigers reach for a rebound as take a look at whether Mississippi will be the next state to adopt comprehensive sports betting.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/120be010-c520-4ef5-9cf6-b702df9ad355.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Is Mississippi the Next State to Expand and Adopt Comprehensive Mobile Sports Betting?
Mississippi might be the next state to expand its sports betting operations to include online mobile platforms and apps.
by James Bisson
![A detail view of "DOVER" stenciled on the wall after the NASCAR Cup Series as we look at BetRivers recent deal to become a Nascar title sponsor](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/32542f2a-32d2-4b06-b943-484f763fc36e.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
BetRivers Getting Into the NASCAR Title Sponsor Game
BetRivers sportsbook will get extra exposure as it signs a deal to become a title sponsor with the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover Motor Speedway.
by James Bisson
![Mikaylah Williams #12 of the LSU Tigers and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes fight for the ball as we look at the details surrounding how sportsbooks benefitted from the Iowa-LSU Elite Eight game.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/666a40ad-c468-454c-a142-ff53a723b8b7.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Iowa-LSU Matchup Most Bet Women’s College Basketball Game Ever?
A huge women's college basketball Elite Eight was a boon for our best sportsbook, with Iowa-LSU going down as the most bet women's game ever.
by James Bisson
![Timo Meier #28 of the New Jersey Devils reacts as we look at the details surrounding the launch of Prime Sportsbook in New Jersey](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/88dd3241-7448-4374-b063-2c8880436a5b.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Prime Sportsbook Launches in New Jersey
Prime Sportsbook has launched in New Jersey, and we have the details about how the Garden State's newest option plans to differentiate from its competitors.
by Philip Wood
![Mage, ridden by jockey Javier Castellano leads the field to the finish line during the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby as we look at Circa Sportsbook and its retail plans at Kentucky Downs.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/45e6744a-50ef-412b-b7bc-7a7defa1b393.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Circa Sportsbook Expands Into Kentucky
The sports betting site known for competitive pricing and high limits has moved into its fifth state.
by Zachary Hanshew
![Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal in front of a FanDuel logo as we look at Canadians opinions on sportsbook advertising](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/395d8f15-efd0-4c9b-a551-184051c1edb7.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Survey Says...Canadians Getting Sick of Sportsbook Adverting
Results from a recent nationwide Canadian survey show residents are frustrated with many aspects of sportsbook advertising.
by James Bisson
![DJ Moore #2 of the Chicago Bears warms-up prior to a game as we look at Illinois' sportsbook financials for January 2024](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/ae95f66a-38b7-44e9-9dc1-fe8f3432091a.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Illinois Sportsbooks Set Monthly Revenue Record for Second Straight Time in January 2024
Illinois has finally reported its January 2024 sportsbook financials, and a huge hold rate propelled it to set a second straight monthly revenue record.
by James Bisson
![The NCAA logo is seen on the game ball as we look at a potential nationwide ban on college player prop betting.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/70e10385-6d17-42b2-ad66-768b0f5f5f3b.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Is a Nationwide Ban on College Player Prop Betting Coming?
Looking at the details surrounding a potential nationwide ban on college player prop betting, a step that has already been taken in some jurisdictions.
by James Bisson
![Jack Suwinski of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with Andrew McCutchen and Rowdy Tellez after hitting a grand slam.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/df02275b-5749-47a7-8d3b-f1c60d49fdea.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Top $800 Million in Bets in March
The Pennsylvania legal sports betting industry continues to show strength with yet another $800-million monthly handle during March.
by James Bisson
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