Sports betting
DC sports betting revenue rises in April despite 29.6% handle drop
Sports betting revenue in Washington DC climbed 10.5% month-on-month to $2.1m in April despite a 29.6% decline in stakes. Consumers wagered a total of $10.7m…
Pennsylvania sets revenue record as casinos re-open in April
The state of Pennsylvania generated gaming revenue figures of $404.1m (£284.9m/€331.0m) for April, a massive 776.2% increase on the same month last year when casinos…
Maryland Governor Hogan to sign sports betting bill into law
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is set to sign a bill authorizing sports betting and fantasy sports into law today (18 May). The bill – HB…
Online casino negotiation clause removed from Florida compact
The compact allowing Florida’s Seminole Tribe to offer sports betting in the state has been approved by two House committees, but only after a new…
Michigan revenue falls in April after March Madness boom
Michigan online betting and gaming operators brought in $115.2m in April, a drop of 9.5% after March Madness helped to bring March’s revenue to $127.4m.…
Florida legislature takes first step to ratify Seminole betting compact
Florida Senator Travis Hutson has introduced a bill to implement a compact that will allow the Seminole Tribe to launch sports betting. The compact –…
Penn National given green light to launch Barstool in Indiana
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has approved Penn National Gaming’s application to launch mobile wagering via the Barstool Sportsbook brand in the Hoosier State. Penn…
Betway scores new partnership with National Hockey League
Super Group-owned online gambling operator Betway has entered into a multi-year, US-facing partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). The deal, which is Betway’s first…
Nebraska betting bill advances after college sports amendment
Legislative Bill 561 – which would legalize sports wagering at Nebraska’s licensed racetracks – has advanced to a final vote in the unicameral Nebraska state…
RSI raises full-year guidance after 217.6% YoY revenue growth in Q1
Betting and igaming operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has raised its full-year guidance after reporting a 217.6% year-on-year increase in revenue during the first quarter…
State of the Union: FanDuel, DraftKings, Bally’s and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes FanDuel chief executive Matt King’s decision to leave his post, Q1 results from…
From racetrack to racino: Capitalizing on racing’s Covid-19 bounce
Following his piece setting out the state of play for US horse racing, Cole Rush speaks to the industry about how the tracks can better…
BetMGM lands partnership with golf’s LPGA Tour
Online sportsbook BetMGM has agreed terms on a multi-year partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) to become an official betting operator and partner…
Louisiana House passes betting tax bill, cuts lottery into market
A bill setting out tax rates, license fees and other requirements for sports wagering in Louisiana – and allows the lottery to take part in…