Indiana Sees Record-Breaking Betting Handle To Start The Year

Indiana Sportsbook

More than $348.2 million was bet on sports in Indiana in January. DraftKings was the most popular sportsbook. This is five consecutive months of Indiana breaking its monthly record for betting handle. INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana sports betting market continues to see steady growth, boasting … Read more

Online Sportsbooks Crash With Overwhelming Amount Of SB 55 Bets

FanDuel Iowa Sportsbook

Multiple regulated sportsbooks either crashed or saw technical difficulties during Super Bowl 55 due to heavy traffic. MGM Resorts sportsbook in Nevada couldn’t offer live in-game betting due to system failures. Barstool Sportsbook, FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings all saw technical issues during the game. TAMPA, … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: More Sports Betting Bills Introduced Nationwide 02/02/2021

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Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Minnesota all have sports betting legislation waiting to be heard in their 2021 sessions to legalize the market. Colorado, Illinois, Mississippi, and Tennessee all had stellar months for handle and revenue from sports wagering in their states while Nevada and Rhode … Read more

Google Changes Policy, To Have Sports Betting Apps On Play Store

Google Play Store

Google plans to allow mobile sports betting apps to be available in the Google Play Store. Currently, sports bettors cannot download apps from the Play Store but they are available in the iOS store. Sports betting stocks increased following Google’s announcement. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – … Read more

BetMGM Becomes Exclusive Partner For The Athletic

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BetMGM and The Athletic will come together in a new deal that will see them create “The Athletic Betting Hub” an all-inclusive news and sports betting information platform. This partnership is expected to bring the two companies more action in the form of readers and … Read more

Non-Profits Running Online Sports Betting In MD Is Being Proposed

Maryland State Fairgrounds

The 2021 Maryland General Assembly session will be given the task of coming up with the rules and regulations for the sports betting industry that was legalized in November 2020 by public vote. A new piece of legislation is requesting that the Maryland State Fairgrounds … Read more

BetMGM Launches Online Sports Betting In Virginia Before SB 55

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BetMGM is the third online sportsbook in Virginia to launch within just one week of the first platform launching. Remote registration is allowed for online sportsbooks in Virginia. MGM Resorts has previously partnered with the Washington Nationals for an in-stadium sportsbook. RICHMOND, Va. – BetMGM … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: MI, VA Launch Online Sportsbooks 01/26/2021

Sportsbook Launch

Virginia and Michigan now have live mobile sports betting platforms for residents to use. Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Texas have all filed and/or introduced new legislation for legal sports betting. Pennsylvania and New Hampshire ended 2020 with new records in handle for the month of … Read more

Online Sports Betting In Virginia Welcomes DraftKings, BetMGM Next

DraftKings Virginia Betting

DraftKings launched their online sportsbook in Virginia before the start of the NFC and AFC Championship. Virginia marks the 12th state that DraftKings is operating. Remote registration is allowed for online sports betting in Virginia. RICHMOND, Va. – Online sports betting in Virginia is quickly … Read more

PGA, American Gaming Association Partner For Safe Golf Betting

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The PGA Tour and the American Gaming Association partnered to create golf betting content. The American Gaming Association has also partnered with the NHL and NASCAR as part of the Have A Game Plan Bet Responsibly campaign. PointsBet, DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM are all of … Read more

Washington DC Sports Betting Handle Sees Slight Decline In December

Washington DC Sportsbook

Washington DC saw a 10% decrease in total betting handle in December. The Gambet DC mobile app saw an increase in betting activity. William Hill saw a decrease in sports betting handle. WASHINGTON – Sports bettors in Washington DC may have embraced GambetDC, the state … Read more

FanDuel To Launch Early, Becomes First Online VA Sportsbook

FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel will be the first online sportsbook to launch in Virginia if their announcement remains true. Remote registration is possible for online sportsbooks in Virginia. There have been a total of 25 applicants for a VA sports betting license but only 12 can launch at … Read more