Articles by Zach Wolpin (314)
This week, the Arizona Department of Gaming released its betting figures for July, Retail and mobile operators in the state combined for $41.5 million in revenue before deductions. That was a 20% jump from their figures in July 2023 ($34.6) million. However, revenue did fall 10.2% from the $46.2 million collected in June 2024. Once […]
In Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, the favorites came out on top. That made it a profitable week for gamblers across the country. However, U.S. sportsbooks took a hit and made Week 6 unfavorable for operators. The Steelers, Lions, Falcons, Buccaneers, Packers, and Texans all covered the spread. Justin Fields and the Steelers […]
On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported a record $75.4 million in gross sports betting revenue for September. The state’s handle reached an all-time monthly high of $678.7 million. Massachusetts also became the 13th state in the post-PASPA era to reach a $10 billion handle. They were able to hit that number in 20 months […]
In the United States, Pennsylvania is the only operator that offers online poker without being a member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). Governor Josh Shapiro told the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PCGB) to have negotiations with the MSIGA. The MSIGA allows online poker networks to share players across state borders. This will increase […]
Three Western New York cities are on the verge of receiving much-needed financial relief. They include Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Salamanca. The Seneca Nation casinos are the help these cities will be getting. In December, the three cities’ gaming contracts expired with New York. Since then, they haven’t received money from revenue sharing in the […]
Last week, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported a record $27.5 million in sports betting revenue. State operators combined for a 10.1% hold against a $270.8 million handle. That was higher than their previous high of $26.2 million in December 2023. Iowa’s sports betting handle was up 10.2% and its revenue was up 14.2% […]
In the United States, sports betting suppliers provide sportsbooks with live betting odds. Kambi is the latest to expand its market in the U.S. On Monday, Kambi announced a partnership with Hard Rock Digital. They will provide Hard Rock Digital’s parent company (Hard Rock Bet) with pre-match and live betting odds in this partnership. Kambi […]
The 2024 college football season has been highly entertaining halfway through the year. Contenders are starting to appear in the first season of the 12-team college football playoff. In years past, one win could end a team’s chance at a postseason opportunity. That is no longer the case with the 12-team college football playoffs. In […]
Last week, the Indiana Gaming Commission reported $53 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue. In 61 months of legal wagering in the state, the $53 million was the second-best handle. The state accepted $53.5 million worth of wagers to begin the year in 2024. This was the fourth time this year that Indiana sportsbooks […]
Per the Delaware Lottery, the state reported a record-breaking handle and revenue for September 2024. That is thanks to the NFL season kicking off at the beginning of last month. Delaware’s total handle in September was $23.2 million, more than they saw in July and August combined. Their $4.1 million in revenue was also an […]