U.S. Sports Betting Jumps 70 percent in 2022

With a slew of new states coming online for sports betting in recent years, it’s no wonder that overall income is on a steep rise. New Jersey, Nevada and...

Missouri Lawmakers File Sports Betting Bills

Two Missouri state representatives have filed similar bills that would legalize sports betting. A state Senator, Denny Hoskins (l.), also has sponsored a measure that would allow sports wagering...

FanDuel Combines Horse Racing, Sports Betting Into Single Account

Sports betting and horse racing have always existed separately, but FanDuel recently became the first bookmaker in the U.S. to merge both on a single platform.

Oklahoma State Rep. Luttrell Introduces Sports Betting Bill

Oklahoma State Rep. Ken Luttrell (l.) introduced a sports betting bill last year. It never got a vote, but this year he’ll try again. This time he also has...

Bumpy Launch for Ohio Sports Betting

January 1 brought the launch of sports betting in Ohio, and overall it was a success, despite the usual glitches most sportsbooks experience. Crowds were robust. Governor DeWine warned...

Sportsbooks Differ on Refunds After Harrowing Scene for Bills-Bengals

With the stunning injury to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin where he suffered cardiac arrest on the field, sportsbooks took a wait-and-see approach on refunding bets, but most had...

Ohio Joins Sports Betting States

On New Year’s Day, Ohio sports betting officially kicked off, making it the 32nd state, plus the District of Columbia, to legalize the wager. Baseball’s hit king Cincinnati native...

67K DraftKings Accounts Exposed in Account Hacks

More than 67,000 customers of the online sportsbook DraftKings had their accounts hacked and more than $300,000 was stolen. The attack is just the latest on the accounts of...

Oklahoma’s Stitt Credits Kansas for Sports Betting Push

With Kansas drawing Oklahomans across state lines to bet, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) says it’s time to come together and launch sports betting once and for all, but...

Churchill to Acquire Exacta Systems

Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding equity interests of Exacta Systems, expanding CDI’s reach in the historical horse racing market, and instantly...

Minnesota Sportsbook Proponents Think 2023 Might Work

Both houses in Minnesota are in Democratic hands. But as the past shows, that doesn’t mean sports betting approval is a slam dunk. That said, supporters are more confident...

Soft Launch Planned for Massachusetts Sports Betting

Sports betting at retail casinos in Massachusetts should be ready in advance of the Super Bowl in early February. But mobile entrance has to wait until November.

Lawmaker: NY Sports Betting 51 Percent Tax Rate Likely to Stay

New York has the highest tax rate for sports betting at 51 percent, but one state assemblyman, Gary Pretlow (l.), would like to see it lowered, though so far...

NFL Hall of Fame Village Announces BetRivers Sportsbook Addition

A BetRivers sportsbook was announced to be built at the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, part of a $600 million project that will also include a waterpark...

NY Jets Assistant Miles Austin Suspended One Year for Gambling

New York Jets assistant coach Miles Austin (l.), a former player, was suspended for one year for gambling on other sports, but said through his agent he plans on...

D.C. to Open First Strip Club Sportsbook

Cloakroom Gentlemen’s Club (l.) in Washington D.C. is opening a sportsbook rooftop lounge, a first in the U.S. The so-called Cloakbook will partner with Elys Game Technology to...

BetMGM Battles Hacks, Fines for Premature Maryland Launch

BetMGM has had its share of problems in 2022. Maryland fined the company for its premature launch of a sportsbook. A hack of customer data has also sent BetMGM...

Ohio Fines Penn Entertainment for Barstool Violations

Barstool Sportsbook seems to have a cloud hanging over its head. The company courted controversy in the Plainridge Park Casino License, and Ohio regulators recently fined the sportsbook $250,000...

Dallas Mavericks Owner Seeks Vegas-Style Casino for Team

Mark Cuban (l.), owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is looking for a new home for his team and said he envisions something lavish, similar to a Las Vegas-style casino/resort....

D.C. Sports Betting App Focus of Heated Debate

Washington D.C. has a sports betting app that seems to have a monopoly in the district but one outgoing official, Elissa Silverman (l.), would like to see more operators...