Evan Thornton 
The decision for Chicago’s new casino has been delayed until early summer Casino proposals have been narrowed to three of the best prospects Mayor Lightfoot wants to see the casino opened by 2025 CHICAGO, I.L. – Although Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had previously stated that … Read more
Washington DC’s February sports betting handle saw an increase from January’s. GambetDC saw a 10.4% decline in its sports betting handle from January to February WASHINTON – Washington DC sportsbooks bounced back to an above average monthly sports betting handle in February, but still fell … Read more
A new bill is making its way through the House, and could regulate online betting Opponents of the bill are concerned that the gambling industry is exploitive. Update House Bill 606 has been passed by the State House by a vote of 58/30 and will … Read more
Delaware’s three sportsbooks saw a drop in January’s handle and revenue. Delaware’s sports betting handle hit its all-time-high in 2018, and has not reached it again since. DOVER, Del. – Delaware’s sports betting market took a pretty big dip in January, with an overall decrease … Read more
A new bill could allow sportsbooks to offer odds on esports events in West virginia. Esports Technologies expects a $70 million revenue pull in 2022. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Regulated esports betting is on the precipice of passing for West Virginia residents, thanks to a new … Read more
January had the second highest sports betting handle in Rhode Island’s market history. Over half of Rhode Island’s sports bets came from online sportsbooks. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island spent residents wagered over $58.6 million on sports in January, the second biggest handle in the … Read more
New Minnesota bill could bring regulated sports betting. The bill will allow for mobile sports betting state-wide. HP 778 has bipartisan supports to see it passed. SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Some major progress is being made Minnesota’s legal sports betting industry, thanks to a new bill … Read more
Kindred and Turf Paradise signed a partnership to expand Unibet’s retail availability. Unibet will now be available at nine different retail locations. PHEONIX, Ariz. – Thanks to a partnership with Turf Paradise, Kindred Group plc (Kindred) is expanding its Arizona sports betting offerings via its … Read more
Virginia’s January sports betting handle saw a record-breaking $485.5 million handle. Sportsbook revenue in January beat its year-over-year record, but was not overall record-breaking. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia’s regulated sports betting market has been active for a little over a year now, and with January’s … Read more
Arkansas could see a regulated mobile sports betting market by mid-March. If the proposed rule changes are approved, it could take up to 10 days to take effect. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents may be getting access to a regulated mobile sports betting market … Read more
Maryland sportsbooks just reported their second month of sports betting. January sports betting saw a 96% increase to the overall monthly handle. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The numbers for Maryland’s second month of active sports betting are in, and they show an impressive boost in handle from … Read more
OLG has signed a partnership with the NFL just in time for some exciting Super Bowl bets. This exclusive contract will last for at least five years. TORONTO – Canadian sports bettors have been treated to a new sports betting opportunity just before the Super … Read more