Fourth Straight $1B Betting Month For Nevada Sportsbooks

Las Vegas Sportsbook

Nevada’s sportsbooks handled over $1.109 billion in sports bets in January, up 9.3% from December and 71.6% compared to January 2021. Despite these increases, Nevada’s sportsbooks posted their sixth consecutive month with a sub-par hold rate: if this trend continues, Nevada’s sports betting revenue may … Read more

NV Sports Betting Handle Reaches Third Highest All-Time In March

Las Vegas Sports Betting

More than $641 million was wagered on sports in Nevada for March. Most of the wagers came from college basketball betting during the March Madness Tournament. Nevada saw a 6.1% hold rate for sportsbooks equaling $39.3 million in revenue. CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada managed … Read more

Nevada Opens MLB World Series MVP Betting In 2021

MLB World Series MVP Trophy

Nevada will now allow prop bets on the MLB World Series MVP. Sportsbooks in Nevada will need to notify the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Enforcement Division if they want to add the wager to their list for the series. The bets for the MVP award … Read more

Nevada Sports Betting Revenue In November Hits All-time Record

Nevada Sportsbook

Sports betting handle in Nevada exploded for $609.5 million in November. Nevada sportsbooks collected a record $61.8 million in revenue. The state saw $4.2 million in tax revenue. CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada has continued to see major success in the sports betting arena, with … Read more

Nevada’s Sports Betting Handle In October Reached $660 Million

Nevada Sports Betting Revenue

Nevada had a record-breaking month in sports betting handle for the state with $660 million in wagers. They lagged 18% behind the national record for handle of $803 million that is held by New Jersey. LAS VEGAS – Nevada posted their October sports betting numbers, … Read more

Why Didn’t Nevada Report Sports Betting Revenues In April?

Las Vegas Sportsbook

Nevada redacted online sports betting and poker revenues from its April gaming revenue report. This was done in accordance with a state law protecting the privacy of individual companies’ finances—World Series of Poker was the only online poker company to report revenue. Total online gaming … Read more

Esports Betting Continues To Rise During Coronavirus Pandemic

Esports

Sportsbooks are starting to take more action on esports matches. Nevada Gaming Control Board is approving pre-match odds on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive matches. Sportsbooks will struggle to survive the summer if sports do not resume regular play soon. LAS VEGAS – In a world where … Read more

Counter-Strike Betting Approved On Las Vegas Online Sportsbooks

Counter-Strike

Retail sportsbooks in Las Vegas have closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved for betting on Counter-Strike in the meantime. There are three types of betting options for bettors to choose from when betting at Nevada books. … Read more

Coronavirus Causes Mass Basketball Tournament Cancellations

All NCAA Conference Tournaments Canceled

14 basketball conferences announced today that they would be canceling basketball championship tournaments, effective immediately. These cancellations included all power conferences: the ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC. Some conferences, including the SEC and Pac-12, have announced additional restrictions on athletic … Read more

Nevada Handles Record $5.3 Billion In 2019 Sports Wagers

Nevada's 2019 Sports Betting Revenue

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