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Casey Urlacher was charged with two offenses related to an illegal gambling operation. Urlacher allegedly acted as an agent recruiting gamblers for a Costa Rica-based sportsbook. As Illinois prepares to launch statewide sports betting, this bust comes at a convenient time. CHICAGO – Casey Urlacher, … Read more
Pennsylvania became the latest state to post a record handle during the 2019-2020 NFL playoffs. Revenues increased even more drastically than the handle, thanks largely to the Eagles’ playoff loss. Record revenues also meant record tax collections for both the state and cities. HARRISBURG, Penn. … Read more
During the NFL playoffs, sports betting revenues in New York varied wildly from week-to-week. The combination of a small number of games and a large number of bets allowed for this variance. These weekly revenue figures offer a great example of what differentiates sports betting … Read more
Iowa has seen solid turnout since legalizing sports betting, but its tax revenue lags behind other states. Only one other state taxes sports betting revenue at as low a rate as Iowa. The state legislature is not capitalizing on the sports gambling industry as much … Read more
After the second slate of games, the XFL’s power hierarchy is finally becoming clear. D.C. and Houston look like runaway favorites to win the XFL right now. Just as in the NFL, it appears teams will live and die on the strength of their quarterback … Read more
Former Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones will make his first XFL start on Sunday. Starting Jones could shift betting odds back in Dallas’s favor after a poor Week 1 showing. Overall, the first week of the XFL season was a big success, and Jones’s return could … Read more
Even with new rivals, the Mississippi sports betting market dominates the southeastern United States. With the popularity of Biloxi as a vacation destination, Mississippi sports betting is poised to see continued growth. March Madness is approaching and could provide another big month for Biloxi sportsbooks. … Read more
New Jersey brought in over $50 million in sports betting revenue last month. Both individual sportsbooks and the statewide sports betting industry set multiple records. It could be a statistical outlier, or it might be a sign of even more industry growth in 2020. ATLANTIC … Read more
Chicago’s Rivers Casino is racing to fill out a full sportsbook staff in time for March Madness. Illinois legalized sports betting in 2019 but has struggled to achieve a full launch. Sports betting in Illinois could be a multi-billion-dollar industry. DES PLAINES, Ill. – Three … Read more
Nevada’s sports gambling industry remains the largest in the United States. Despite fears about competitive sports betting markets in other states, Nevada experienced record revenues. New Jersey sports betting may surpass Nevada in 2020, but Nevada should still see continued growth. LAS VEGAS – On … Read more
After legalizing sports betting in December, Michigan believes it could begin accepting wagers by early March. The popularity of college basketball in the state would make such a launch very profitable. Michigan officials may be overestimating the impact of sports betting on the state’s budget. … Read more
If the state’s current sports betting initiative passes, this partnership will cover in-stadium betting. A referendum on Maryland sports betting could hit ballots as early as November this year. The announcement was a win for black state legislators concerned about industry exclusion. LANDOVER, Md. – … Read more