Illinois has become the 15th state to accept a legal sports bet. The Illinois Gaming Board has issued seven sportsbook licenses to various operations in the state. The first bet will be placed by Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk. BetRivers will accept bets in … 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
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
The Pittsburgh Penguins have tweeted out various bets for fans. The NHL has a few different sports betting partners. The NHL now views sports betting as good for hockey. PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins have embraced sports betting by tweeting out various bets in … Read more
No state has collected as much sports betting state tax revenue as Pennsylvania since June of this year. Four sportsbooks in Pennsylvania are accounting for over four-fifths of the market share and revenue. Online sports betting is continuing to help Pennsylvania sports betting grow into … Read more
After a launch month, states usually see their licensed sportsbooks’ hold percentage anywhere from 10-40%. French Lick Casino is reported to have held only 5.1% of all money risked due to successful Colts’ bettors. Winning five of their last six, the Colts may challenge bettors … Read more
One of the sports betting lounges is facing the Wells Fargo Center’s bowl. Both sports betting lounges are in partnership with SugarHouse Casino. SugarHouse Casino is rebranding and will become Rivers Casino in the future. PHILADELPHIA – In partnership with SugarHouse Casino, two new sports … Read more
The state of New York is currently doing a case study on sports wagering that will also include mobile options. The interest in New York sports betting has increased greatly. The state has both tribal and commericial casinos open for business. NEW YORK – August … Read more
DraftKings and Kambi first announced their partnership in 2018 which only covered New Jersey. With New Jersey sports betting being an instant success, the companies decided to include eight more states for a total of nine. Online sports betting is expected to reach two-thirds of … Read more
Rivers Casino has generated the highest handle, revenue, and tax contributions of all PA sportsbooks since launch and YTD. They are also responsible for over $100,000 in tax contributions to the city of Pittsburgh on top of the $1.8 million to the state. Bettors will … Read more
