New Hampshire Sports Betting Handle Tops $42M for Month of May
The latest monthly revenue report from the New Hampshire Lottery reveals that the state's licensed sportsbooks reported a sports betting handle of $42,367,381 for the month of May.
USA Casino & Gambling Industry News
Colorado Sports Betting Handle up 2% to $248.9M for Month of May
The latest monthly revenue report from the Colorado Department of Revenue has revealed that the state's licensed operators posted a combined sports betting handle of $248,968,193.35 for the month of May. This marks a slight increase of just under 2% on April's handle of $244,446,760.46.
New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Fixed-Odds Wagering on Horse Racing
Bill A4909 that legalizes fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in New Jersey has been approved by both houses and will now go to the desk of Governor Phil Murphy. Once the legislation is signed by the governor, Australian firm BetMakers could begin offering fixed odds betting on July 17th, the day that the $1,000,000 TVG.com Haskell Stakes takes place.
Mississippi Operators Post Sports Betting Handle of $36.1M for Month of May
The Mississippi Gaming Commission's latest monthly revenue report shows that the state's licensed sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $36,125,895.57 for the month of May. This represents an 8.9% % increase from April's handle of $32,917,836.38 but is still well short of January’s record-breaking handle of $67,707,627.70.
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle Drops by 6.7% to $447.4M for Month of May
The latest monthly revenue report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows that licensed sportsbooks in the state posted a sports betting handle of $447,465,027 for the month of May. This marks a 6.67% drop on April's handle of $479,411,021 while January's handle of $615,294,827 remains the highest handle of 2021.
New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Climbs 8.1% to $814.2M for Month of May
According to the latest monthly revenue report released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state’s licensed retail and online sportsbooks posted a combined handle of $814,270,654 for the month of May. The latest figures mark an 8.1% jump on April’s handle of $748M.
Ohio Set for Legal Sports Betting in 2022 as Senate Passes Legislation
Following a last-minute overhaul of the legislation, Senators have voted by 30-2 to pass Senate Bill 176 that will see legal sports betting coming to Ohio in 2022. Once signed into law, the legislation will allow Ohio gamblers to place wagers on all sporting events both professional and collegiate.
Michigan Sports Betting Handle Drops to $257M for Month of May
The latest monthly revenue report from the Michigan Gaming Control Board reveals that the state's licensed sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $257,748,035.08 for the month of May falling well short of the state's record-breaking handle of $383,691,892 posted in March 2021.
Gambling Industry News
DraftKings Dominates Market as Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $254M for Month of May
The Indiana Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that Indiana sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $254,445,226 for the month of May — a 7.1% increase on April's handle of $236,403,308.
Casino News
Rhode Island Gambling Deal with Bally’s and IGT Extended by 20 Years
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has signed into law an extension to the current gambling deal with International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally's Corporation that will see the two companies run Rhode Island's gambling operations for the next 20 years.
Gambling Industry News
Iowa Sports Betting Handle Drops to $114.8M for Month of May
The latest sports wagering monthly revenue report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission shows that the state's operators posted a sports betting handle of $114,882,963.30 for the Month of May.
Gambling Industry News
Washington Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos — Industry Set for Fall Launch
The Washington State Gambling Commission has approved amended tribal gaming compacts that will allow the state's 15 Native American tribes to offer sports betting services at their casinos. The amended compacts have now been sent to the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for his approval.
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Oregon Sports Betting Handle Tops $27M for Month of May
The latest monthly sports wagering revenue report from the Oregon State Lottery reveals a sports betting handle of $27,780,213 for the month of May. This marks an 8.9% increase on April's handle of $25,323,061 making May the biggest sports betting month since February and the third highest handle of 2021.
Gambling Industry News
Louisiana Inches Closer to Legal Sports Betting as Governor Signs First of Two Bills
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the first of two sports betting bills that will pave the way for legal sports betting in Louisiana. HB 697 has addressed many of the most important aspects of sports gambling in the state and places the Louisiana Lottery Corporation in control of the local market.
Gambling Business News
OlyBet Signs Deal to Become NHL Betting Partner for Baltic Region
The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a partnership deal with Olympic Entertainment Group that will see its OlyBet betting brand become the league's official sports betting partner in the Baltic Region.
FAQ
Is Gambling Legal in the USA?
Yes - both land-based and online gambling in various forms are legal in many US states. 39 states currently offer or will soon offer in-person and online sports betting while a number of states only permit betting inside casinos.