Betfred Set To Withdraw From U.S. Sports Betting Market After Ohio Exit

Betfred has announced it will exit the Ohio market and cease all online operations within the state. According to the website, the U.K.-based operator will stop online operations at noon ET on Aug. 31, 2024, the first full Saturday of college football. Betfred players can deposit money into their accounts until July 31, while the […]

James Foglio  •  11H
Oklahoma Sports Betting Market Impeded as Court Rules For Tribal Gaming Expansion

Six years ago, the US Supreme Court struck down the federal wagering ban, allowing states to open legal wagering markets. Since then, 38 states including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico have some form of legal sports betting. One of the states that is still without legal online sports betting is Oklahoma. Recent court rulings have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Jul 2024
UC San Diego Study Reveals Lower-Income Gamblers Take More Risks Online

A study from the University of California, San Diego reveals that 96% of respondents lose money, and lower-income gamblers are more “irresponsible” with their gambling spending than higher-income gamblers. UC-San Diego’s Rady School of Management study concluded that legalized gambling has its pros and cons At UC-San Diego’s Rady School of Management, a study of […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2024
Could legal online sports betting be the answer to Nebraska’s property tax issue?

Starting on Thursday, July 25, Nebraska legislators will meet for a special session called by Governor, Jim Pillen. The goal of this special session is to discuss the property tax reform issue in the state. Previously, reports had indicated that legal sports betting might not be available to residents until 2026. However, legislators are expected […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Jul 2024
Two famous sports bettors have created American Bettors’ Voice (ABV), a non-profit organization

On Monday, two famous sports bettors created a non-profit organization called American Bettors’ Voice (ABV). The two gentlemen involved in founding ABV were Billy Walters and Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos. Walters is one of the most famous sports bettors in US history. He previously had a 30-year winning streak. Walters has since gone into business. Kyrollos […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Jul 2024
DraftKings to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in Washington D.C.

DraftKings announced its intention to launch its online sportsbook in Washington D.C., pending licensure and regulatory approvals. The company’s entrance into the D.C. market comes after the online sports betting company reached an agreement to be the sports betting provider at Audi Field for the MLS’ D.C. United. DraftKings will become the fourth online sportsbook […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
New Jersey Gambling Tax Bill Delayed Until 2025

New Jersey Senator John McKeon proposed a bill in March 2024 that would include a tax hike on New Jersey online casinos and sportsbooks to 30%. However, it won’t be part of the 2024 fiscal year budget proposal. Online casinos in New Jersey are currently taxed 15%, while sportsbooks are taxed at 13% The proposed […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
FanDuel continues to thrive in the Virginia mobile sports betting market

According to figures from May, FanDuel was once again the runaway leader among all sports betting apps in Virginia. This data was provided from a fulfilled Freedom of Information Act request by the Virginia Lottery. Sportsbook operators in Virginia had their highest hold of the year at 11.9%. This was the 12th time in 15 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Jul 2024
In June, Louisiana Sportsbooks cleared $27 million in gross revenue

According to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the state collected $27.2 million in gross sports betting revenue for June. This was the seventh consecutive month that the state’s collective hold hit double digits. All sports betting operators in Louisiana combined for a 12.8% hold against $212.1 million in the handle. That was their third straight […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Jul 2024