Vertical: Sports Betting

Kentucky online sportsbook wagers up 15.5% YoY in March

1 May 2025 at 6:15am UTC-4
Wagers for Kentucky’s online sportsbooks reached US$284.9 million in March, up from the previous year’s recorded total of US$246.5 million, representing a 15.5% year-on-year ...

Neosurf enters LatAm with Mexico launch

1 May 2025 at 6:07am UTC-4
Online payments provider Neosurf has revealed its expansion into Latin America by going live in Mexico. Neosurf’s move into Mexico’s regulated market comes at a time of ...

Federal Judge says Kalshi can continue in New Jersey

30 April 2025 at 7:31am UTC-4
A New Jersey federal judge has ruled that state regulators cannot ban the trading platform Kalshi from offering sports prediction markets. Kalshi has sued New Jersey regulators ...

NCAA gambling data sale sparks public health concerns

30 April 2025 at 6:59am UTC-4
The Massachusetts-based Public Health Advocacy Institute has condemned an NCAA deal with technology provider Genius Sports to sell real-time college sports data to the gambling ...
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Michigan Gaming Control Board targets Panama-based operators with cease-and-desist orders

30 April 2025 at 6:43am UTC-4
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist orders to Panama-based SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline for providing unlawful gambling in the state. The orders ...

Caesars Entertainment announces pari-mutuel horse wagering ahead of Kentucky Derby

30 April 2025 at 6:19am UTC-4
Caesars Entertainment has revealed that pari-mutuel horse wagering will be available on Caesars Sportsbook in Kentucky and Colorado for the 151st Kentucky Derby. Pari-mutuel ...
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Louisiana lawmakers discuss tax hike for sports betting operators

30 April 2025 at 6:04am UTC-4
Legislators in Louisiana have proposed an increase in the state’s sports betting tax from 15% to 32.5%, matching the tax rate on video poker. House Bill 639, introduced by ...

Betr Entertainment announces renewed PointsBet bid

29 April 2025 at 6:46am UTC-4
Australian sports betting company Betr Entertainment has announced a new bid to take over rival bookmaker PointsBet. The proposal is worth AU$360 million, which is comprised of ...

Hawaii online sports betting bill falls short

29 April 2025 at 6:13am UTC-4
Hawaii’s online sports betting bill, HB1308, has halted its progress in the state after missing an important deadline on 26 April. Lawmakers weren't able to agree on ...

BetMGM first-quarter profit tops expectations and guidance

28 April 2025 at 1:47pm UTC-4
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt and CFO Gary Deutsch fielded analyst questions April 28 in a brisk half-hour earnings call recapping the first quarter. The company exceeded Wall Street ...

Oklahoma sports betting bills advance

28 April 2025 at 6:22am UTC-4
An Oklahoma Senate panel advanced two sports wagering bills on 25 April, taking a step toward legalizing sports betting in the state following years of failed attempts. Sen ...

NCAA announces extended partnership with Genius Sports

28 April 2025 at 5:22am UTC-4
The NCAA, which oversees college athletics in the US, has extended its long-term partnership with technology provider Genius Sports. The collaboration between the NCAA and ...

Gaming Corps granted Ontario gaming license

28 April 2025 at 5:07am UTC-4
Game developer Gaming Corp has secured a license for Ontario’s regulated online gaming market from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The certification follows ...

iGaming Ontario announces CA$3.2 billion revenue in third year

25 April 2025 at 7:21am UTC-4
Ontario’s igaming market generated CA$3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue in its third year of operation, according to figures released by the province’s regulator, iGaming ...

New York sports betting bill proposes daily wagering limits

25 April 2025 at 7:02am UTC-4
New York state Assemblymen Robert Carroll has introduced a bill to establish a daily sports betting wager limit for New York residents. The state's sports betting market ...