Fanatics Sportsbook Enters Wyoming Market
Fanatics Sportsbook has become the first Wyoming sports betting app since Caesars Sportsbook in 2022, and we have the launch details.
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
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
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
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
SEC Not Ready Yet to Decide on NCAA's Push to Ban College Player Props
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said the conference is still discussing college player prop bans in states with legal sports betting.
by Sean Tomlinson
Three States to Have Access to Summer Events With World Series of Poker's New Online Platform
The World Series of Poker is adding a third U.S. state to its network pool with the launch of its new online platform ahead of its scheduled summer tournaments.
by Andrew Brennan
DraftKings Moving in on Simplebet Acquisition
DraftKings is on pace to acquire Simplebet as it continues to expand its portfolio, and we have all the deal details.
by James Bisson
Casual Bettors are Backing Bronny James to go First Overall in 2024 NBA Draft
Following a disappointing freshman season at USC, Bronny James is somehow among the most popular options at two sportsbooks to go first overall in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft.
by Andrew Brennan
Betr Gains Market Access Into Maryland Market
Betr has been granted initial licensing approval in Maryland, and while the company still has plenty of hurdles to clear, this is a step toward an eventual 2024 launch in the Old Line State.
by James Bisson
Fanatics Sportsbook Fined 10K For Illegal College Wager
Fanatics sportsbook took an illegal college football wager in December 2023, and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has levied a fine despite the wager being canceled.
by James Bisson
FanDuel Taking DC Sports Betting Scene to New Heights
FanDuel has completed its first full month of operation in the DC sports betting scene, and has exceeded all expectations in the process.
by James Bisson
Tennessee Sports Betting Follows National Trend in April 2024
Tennessee has followed a nationwide trend in April 2024, reporting month-over-month declines from March but year-over-year increases from last April.
by James Bisson
Michigan Sportsbooks Experience Best April Ever Despite Declines From March
Michigan's April sports betting financials are in, and like we've seen nationwide, the state saw a decline from March.
by James Bisson
A Swing and a Miss for Minnesota Sports Betting in 2024
Minnesota's house and senate have failed to come together and legalize a sports betting industry in the North Star State for 2024.
by James Bisson
Illinois Puts Dave & Buster’s Plan to Offer Arcade Game Betting in Jeopardy
Despite the Dave & Buster's plan to allow betting on arcade games, Illinois lawmakers have an issue with the concept they're addressing.
by James Bisson
US Commercial Gaming Sector Sets Revenue Record in Q1
The U.S. Commercial Gaming industry sets a revenue record in the 2024 first quarter, representing the 13th straight quarter of growth for the sector.
by James Bisson
Louisiana Sportsbooks Ride Impressive Win Rate to Reasonable April Revenues
Louisiana enjoyed solid returns in sports betting revenue in April following a record-setting March.
by James Bisson
Pennsylvania Sees Expected Month-Over-Month Dip in Sports Betting Activity in April
The spring and summer sports betting slowdown has officially begun in Pennsylvania with April’s overall handle figures the lowest since August.
by James Bisson
Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers Call Off $10,000 Offensive ROY Bet After Sports Betting "Education"
Just days after former LSU teammates Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers revealed they made a $10,000 wager on which of them will win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2024, the NFL reportedly addressed the situation and educated the pair on sports betting.
by Andrew Brennan
BetMGM, Wheel of Fortune Celebrate Show's 8,000th Episode with 'Nightly Progressive Jackpot'
The legendary game show has partnered with BetMGM to celebrate 'Big Money Week' with its first-ever progressive jackpot.
by C Jackson Cowart
CEBL and BetVictor Announce Return of Betting Partnership
The Canadian Elite Basketball League has announced the return of BetVictor as its official sports betting partner.
by Rob Paul
Iconic Las Vegas Mirage Closing and Rebranding
We've got the details of the Las Vegas Mirage & Casino closing and rebranding under the HardRock name by 2027.
by James Bisson
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Season-Ending Injury Causes Shakeup in MLB Futures Markets
Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has suffered another season-ending injury, and the MLB futures markets have had to adjust accordingly.
by Andrew Reid
Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Raise Taxes on Sports Betting Industry
Illinois sports betting, the third-biggest market in the country, is considering raising its tax rates on provider revenues.
by James Bisson
Delaware on the Verge of More Competitive Sports Betting Market?
A house bill is in the works to expand the sports betting scene in Delaware, where BetRivers is currently the sole operator.
by James Bisson
Circa Survivor and Circa Million Handicapping Contests Increased Prize Pools for 2024 NFL Season
Circa Survivor and Circa Million entries open on Friday, May 24, and we've got the details about the new high prize pools for the 2024 NFL season.
by Andrew Reid
BetMGM Scores Major Odds Provider Deal With The Associated Press
BetMGM and the Associated Press have entered into a deal for the sportsbook to provide odds to readers worldwide, and we have the details.
by James Bisson
iGaming Ontario Handed Court Victory Over Mohawk Tribe
The battle over control over Ontario’s bustling legal sports betting industry became a little bit clearer this week with the Ontario courts siding with the current regulator over a Quebec-based Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke challenge.
by James Bisson
Is Alberta Poised to Become Canada’s Second Legal Sports Betting/iGaming Market?
After the successful launch of Ontario sports betting and iGaming, Alberta looks set to use that framework to become the second province with a legal sports betting scene.
by James Bisson
Caesars Opens Retail Books in New Mexico
Caesars is rapidly expanding, and the sportsbook has now opened retail books in New Mexico.
by Sean Tomlinson
BetMGM, Wheel of Fortune Celebrate Show's 8,000th Episode with 'Nightly Progressive Jackpot'
The legendary game show has partnered with BetMGM to celebrate 'Big Money Week' with its first-ever progressive jackpot.
by C Jackson Cowart
New Jersey Hits A Major Sports Betting Milestone During a Pretty Good April
New Jersey sports betting figures for April 2024 are in, and they paint a positive picture for the Garden State, including hitting a major milestone.
by James Bisson
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty with plea deal expected
Mizuhara pleaded not guilty to charges of bank and tax fraud Tuesday, though it's seen as a formality ahead of a plea deal in the high-profile sports betting case.
by C Jackson Cowart
Circa Sports Goes Live in Kentucky, Becomes 8th Sportsbook in State
The Las Vegas-based sportsbook became the eighth sports betting operator to go live in the Bluegrass State.
by James Bisson
Minnesota Sports Betting Legalization Thrown a Lifeline Friday
Minnesota sports betting received a lifeline on Friday, as historical horse racing language was removed from two house bills that are likely to be sent back to the Senate.
by James Bisson
DraftKings Purchases Sports IQ Analytics
DraftKings has purchased a Canadian oddsmaking company that specializes in AI and machine learning.
by Sean Tomlinson
Alabama Legislative Session Ends With No Sports Betting in Sight
Despite House Bills passing that included sports betting language, the Alabama legislative session has ended with no legal sports betting on the horizon.
by James Bisson
California Tribes will Maintain Sports Betting Monopoly for Foreseeable Future
While legal sports betting in California seems years away at best, providers are acknowledging that if it comes to pass, the tribes of the Golden State will run the show.
by James Bisson
Ohtani's Former Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bank, Tax Fraud
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of tax fraud.
by Rob Paul
ESPN BET Lands PGA Championship Sponsorship Deal
The PGA Championship has become the first of the four major golf championships to land a title sponsor, and we have the details of the deal with ESPN BET.
by James Bisson
IC360, Radar Partner for Geolocation Services to Monitor Sports Betting, iGaming
IC360 is teaming up with Radar to offer a new compliance solution to the fast-growing sports betting industry.
by C Jackson Cowart
2024 Kentucky Derby Reports New Betting Handle Records
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in 2024 set a slew of new handle records for sportsbooks, and we examine the reasons why and what the new records are.
by Andrew Reid
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