Kindred Gains Market Access In Virginia To Launch Unibet

Kindred Group - Unibet

The Virginia Lottery has granted Kindred Group market access in Virginia. This allows Kindred Group’s Unibet sportsbook to launch. Unibet will be a stand-alone mobile sportsbook in the state. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia sports betting fans will soon have access to a new mobile sportsbook … Read more

VA Sports Betting Revenue Down Despite $266M Handle In February

Virginia

The sports betting industry in Virginia has posted another negative month for February with over $3 million in the red. Although the Commonwealth saw a loss, handle was at a record high at $265.8 million for the month. Over 7.3% of wagers came from Super … Read more

Virginia Governor Expands Sports Betting Law For More Sportsbooks

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam

Virginia sports betting laws have been amended to create 12 mobile sportsbooks that will not be tethered to casinos or other gaming businesses in the Commonwealth. Minority and small-business owners will be able to apply for one of these twelve licenses to open mobile sportsbook … Read more

Virginia Lottery Licenses 2 More Sportsbooks: Golden Nugget, Bally’s

Virginia Lottery - Sports Betting

Virginia now has eight licensed sports wagering operators in the Commonwealth. The Golden Nugget Online and Bally’s have been given temporary licensure to open their mobile sportsbooks but each will likely launch in the summer rather than for March Madness. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam currently … Read more

LSB Interview: March Madness Betting With Johnny Avello Of DraftKings

March Madness

Selection Sunday will take place this Sunday to find out who has made it into the 2021 March Madness Tournament. Gonzaga are currently undefeated and have taken in roughly 27% of the total betting handle at DraftKings to win the entire tournament. This will be … Read more

VA Sports Betting Bills On Pace For Gov. Northam Signature

Governor Ralph Northam

Sports betting bills HB 1847 and SB 1254 are a few steps away from being signed into action by Governor Ralph Northam. The bills need to be signed by the Senate President and House Speaker prior to reaching the governor’s desk, The bills were initially … Read more

Virginia Sports Betting Handle Erupts In First 11 Days

Volcano Odds - Virginia Sportsbooks

Virginia rakes in almost $58.9 million in wagers in just 11 days of activity. The state also saw over $3.2 million in revenue. More sportsbooks are expected to launch with new bills making it to the governor’s desk. RICHMOND, Va. – Sports betting in Virginia … Read more

Minority Ownership of VA sportsbooks A Top Priority For Lawmakers

Virginia Legislature

Legislators in Virginia will be discussing expanding legal sports betting at an upcoming meeting. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have potential bills awaiting votes. Minority ownership within the Virginia sports betting market will be discussed. RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia sports betting … Read more

William Hill Becomes Fifth Online Sportsbook In VA Ahead of SB 55

William Hill Online Sports Betting

William Hill has officially launched its online sportsbook in Virginia. The launch comes just days before Super Bowl 55. The mobile app is currently available for download in 10 jurisdictions. RICHMOND, Va. – Sports bettors in Virginia will be adding the William Hill mobile sportsbook … Read more

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

Sportsbook

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

Super Bowl 55 Betting Expected To Be Up Overall, Down At Casinos

Super Bowl LV Stadium - Tampa, FL

Retail sportsbooks across the nation are projecting lower handle numbers for Super Bowl 55 because of the Coronavirus Pandemic’s health safety protocols allowing for limited operating capacities. A $2.3 million wager has been put on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to cover the 3.5 spread set … Read more

Why Nevada Sports Betting Activity Took A Dip In 2020

Las Vegas Sportsbook

Nevada has seen a drop in sports betting activity year-over-year by 19% in handle. The Silver State has seen an overall decline in the market for 2020 because of the restrictions the outbreak of COVID-19 had them implement. LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Gaming Control … Read more