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
According to a new report released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks turned over a larger sports betting handle in January than ever before. January continues a several-month-long stretch of sports betting success in Pennsylvania, coinciding with a significant increase in sportsbooks’ promotional … Read more
Since Michigan launched state-regulated online sportsbooks on January 22, 2021, the state has grown into one of the top sports betting markets in the United States. Virginia first launched sports betting on January 21, 2021 – since, the state became the quickest in the United … Read more
In December, New Jersey saw their fourth consecutive month with over $1 billion in sports betting handle, becoming the first state to surpass $10 billion in yearly handle. New Jersey’s run as the top sports betting market may be coming to an end shortly after … Read more
After months of anticipation, New York finally successfully launched the first batch of their state-regulated mobile sportsbooks on Saturday. New York recorded nearly as many sports betting transactions in the first 12 hours after launch as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan did in that time … Read more
The launch of New York’s mobile sportsbooks will have far-reaching consequences – especially in New Jersey, where an estimated 25% of online sportsbook users reside in New York. ALBANY, N.Y. – New York’s long-awaited mobile sportsbook launch could be mere days away after the New … Read more
The expansion to Mississippi’s legal sports betting industry would be very timely, as neighboring Louisiana is set to launch mobile sportsbooks on January 15. JACKSON, Miss. – On Monday, the first day of the 2022 legislative session in Mississippi, Rep. Cedric Burnett introduced a bill … Read more
Nine states launched their legal sports betting industry in 2021, nearly a third of all states that have legalized and regulated a sports betting industry in the United States. Several states witnessed a large increase in sports betting revenue, handle, hold rate, and tax contributions, … Read more
Only five states have handled more than $5 billion in total sports wagers so far. Colorado is most likely to be the sixth state to have handled a total of more than $5 billion Michigan residents bet almost $1 billion in only two months near … Read more
Dr. Oz has announced his bid for the U.S. Senate Pennsylvania position. Bovada favors Dr. Oz (+185) to win the election, coming just ahead of John Fetterman (+235). There are concerns over Oz’s duel Citizenship with Turkey causing conflicts. HARRISBURG, Pa. – With the 2022 … Read more
Sports betting activity is up 68% month-over-month in September in Pennsylvania. Sportsbooks reported $578.8 million in bets, the second-highest betting handle since the industry launched. Online betting dominated the market with 91% of all bets coming from mobile sportsbooks. HARRISBURG, Pa. – Sportsbooks in Pennsylvania … Read more
Pennsylvania sports betting was up in handle for August but down in revenue due to sportsbook promotions for the month. Revenue was down 7.9% month-over-month while handle was up 14.5%. The 2021-2022 NFL season is expected to have the industry see a surge in handle … Read more