Sports Betting & Gambling News for April 2024
Kentucky Sportsbooks Accept a Combined $465.5 Million in Wagers in January and February
Kentucky sports betting financials have been submitted for January and February 2024, and we have all the details.
by James Bisson
Indiana Rides March Madness To Fourth Best Sports Betting Month Ever
Indiana notched one of its best ever sports betting months thanks to March Madness.
by James Bisson
Toronto Raptors Jontay Porter Facing Lifetime Ban for Gambling Indiscretions
Adam Silver has spoken about some of the potential punishments for Toronto Raptors Jontay Porter, including a potential lifetime ban.
by James Bisson
Shohei Ohtani Betting Scandal Update: Ex-Interpreter to Plead Guilty
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is expected to plead guilty to bank fraud and illegal gambling charges, while the superstar appears to be in the clear.
by James Bisson
Is New Jersey In Line to Ban College Prop Betting?
It looks like New Jersey may be the next state to join the list of those that have banned college player prop betting.
by James Bisson
DraftKings and NYRA Team Up in Sponsorship Deal
DraftKings has teamed up with the New York Racing Association to become a title sponsor for numerous races at Saratoga
by James Bisson
Colorado Sports Betting Revenue Drops More Than 50% Month-Over-Month in February
Colorado followed the nationwide trend in February with major month-over-month declines, but things are going well in the Centennial State year-over-year.
by James Bisson
Fanatics Going Live in Illinois
We have all the details surrounding the upcoming launch of Fanatics sportsbook in Illinois.
by James Bisson
Louisiana Latest State to Ban College Player Prop Betting
Louisiana has become the latest state to ban college player prop betting, and we've got all the details about the upcoming change!
by James Bisson
Soft2Bet Adds Ontario to List of Global Jurisdictions
Soft2Bet has been granted a license to operate in Ontario, and we have the details around the launch of tooniebet.com.
by James Bisson
March Madness Provides Huge Boost For New York Sportsbooks
New York sportsbooks had one of their best weeks ever during the opening week of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
by James Bisson
Virginia Sportsbooks Report $545.1 Million Handle for February 2024
Virginia sportsbooks financials are in for February 2024, and they match similar results to other states nationwide.
by James Bisson
Nevada Experiences Year-Over-Year Increases in Sports Betting Handle and Revenues
Nevada maintained the nationwide trend by reporting month-over-month dips in February 2024, but hosting the Super Bowl propelled the Silver State to year-over-year revenue boosts.
by James Bisson
Raptors' Jontay Porter Being Investigated in NBA Prop Betting Probe
The NBA is investigating Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who allegedly placed bets on his own performances recently.
by James Bisson
North Carolina Has Good First Week of Legal Sports Betting
North Carolina has reported a strong first week of legal online sports betting following the March 11 launch.
by James Bisson
Is the DC Legal Sports Betting Scene About to Become More Competitive?
Looking at the upcoming changes and the proposals to improve the DC sports betting scene.
by James Bisson
YieldSec Report Details Scope of Illegal Betting Still Existing in America
YeildSec has released a report that details the scope of illegal betting that still exists in America, and the numbers going into the illegal market are staggering.
by James Bisson
In-Game Betting Opportunities Coming to NBA League Pass Thanks To Sportradar
e details surrounding Sportradar's integration of emBET in-play technology for users of NBA League pass.
by James Bisson
A Great March For New York Sportsbooks Closed Out a Great Fiscal Year
New York sportsbooks have capped their fiscal year with a great March 2024, as shown in their legal sports betting financials.
by James Bisson
Maryland Pushes on iCasino Legalization This Year
Despite having a legal sports betting scene, Maryland has failed again to capitalize on an opportunity to do the same for iCasinos.
by James Bisson
Fanatics Goes Live in Arizona
Fanatics has continued to make the changeover from PointsBet across the United States, and has officially launched in Arizona.
by James Bisson
Montana Bucks the Trend of Banning College Prop Bets
Montana has gone against the grain when it comes to banning college player props, and we have all the details about its decision to go that route.
by James Bisson
2024 March Madness Mascot Battle Royale: Stasha Reigns as the Greatest of Them All
Which March Madness mascot would emerge victorious in a 64-team, single-elimination battle royale tournament? James Bisson shares the blow-by-blow results here.
by James Bisson
Is Mississippi the Next State to Expand and Adopt Comprehensive Mobile Sports Betting?
Mississippi might be the next state to expand its sports betting operations to include online mobile platforms and apps.
by James Bisson
BetRivers Getting Into the NASCAR Title Sponsor Game
BetRivers sportsbook will get extra exposure as it signs a deal to become a title sponsor with the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover Motor Speedway.
by James Bisson
Iowa-LSU Matchup Most Bet Women’s College Basketball Game Ever?
A huge women's college basketball Elite Eight was a boon for our best sportsbook, with Iowa-LSU going down as the most bet women's game ever.
by James Bisson
Prime Sportsbook Launches in New Jersey
Prime Sportsbook has launched in New Jersey, and we have the details about how the Garden State's newest option plans to differentiate from its competitors.
by Philip Wood
Circa Sportsbook Expands Into Kentucky
The sports betting site known for competitive pricing and high limits has moved into its fifth state.
by Zachary Hanshew
Survey Says...Canadians Getting Sick of Sportsbook Adverting
Results from a recent nationwide Canadian survey show residents are frustrated with many aspects of sportsbook advertising.
by James Bisson
Illinois Sportsbooks Set Monthly Revenue Record for Second Straight Time in January 2024
Illinois has finally reported its January 2024 sportsbook financials, and a huge hold rate propelled it to set a second straight monthly revenue record.
by James Bisson
Is a Nationwide Ban on College Player Prop Betting Coming?
Looking at the details surrounding a potential nationwide ban on college player prop betting, a step that has already been taken in some jurisdictions.
by James Bisson
Shohei Ohtani Responds to Sports Betting Scandal
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani recently responded to the media regarding his alleged involvement in a reported sports betting scandal.
by James Bisson
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