Sports betting
Massachusetts: DraftKings takes record $290m sports bets in September
DraftKings processed a record $290.1m in online sports bets in Massachusetts during September, while the state reported a month-on-month rise in total betting handle. Overall…
Betfred launches Maryland sportsbook with Long Shot’s
Sports betting operator Betfred has expanded its retail reach into Maryland after rolling out a new land-based sportsbook in the state in partnership with Long…
Kansas smashes sports betting handle record in September
Consumers in Kansas spent a total of $219.3m on sports betting during September, a new monthly record for the US state. Kansas opened its…
Indiana sports betting handle surpasses $400m in September
Players in Indiana spent more than $400.0m betting on sports during September, while operators were able to generate in excess of $41.0m in revenue. Sports…
Supreme Court petitioned to stop Florida sports betting
Two parimutuel betting operators, West Flagler Associates and the Bonita-Fort Myers Corporation, have requested the US Supreme Court to prevent the Seminole Tribe from launching…
Elys launches new SportBet.com brand in US
Elys Game Technology has announced the launch of its new SportBet online and mobile sports betting brand in the US. Focusing on the US market,…
NCAA rolls out first sports wagering e-learning module
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has launched its first sports wagering e-learning module to educate student-athletes about gambling-related harm. The free-to-access NCAA module features…
NCPG partners Mindway AI to boost RG efforts
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the US has partnered safer gambling solution provider Mindway AI to strengthen its responsible gambling initiatives. Under…
PrizePicks to combat betting fraud with US Integrity
North American skill-based fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has entered into a strategic partnership with US Integrity as part of an effort to tackle betting fraud.…
NorthStar Gaming to expand reach across Canada
Ontario-based operator NorthStar Gaming is to expand the reach of its online casino and sportsbook across Canada. Since launching in May 2022, the NorthStar Gaming…
Iowa sports betting handle jumps to $245.8m in September
Monthly sports betting handle in Iowa increased year-on-year to $245.8m in September but revenue in the Hawkeye State declined. Players spending on sports betting in…
Colorado bounces back in August as sports betting handle hits $306.1m
Consumers in Colorado spent $306.1m betting on sports in August, an increase on the same month last year, while revenue was also higher. Handle in…
Inspired scores virtual sports partnership with NBA
Inspired Entertainment has secured the rights to develop virtual sports games based on the National Basketball Association (NBA). Under the deal, Inspired will create virtual…
IBIA pens sports betting integrity partnership with IXUP
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has entered into a sports betting integrity partnership with data security and analysis business IXUP. Under the deal, IBIA…