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07/02/2025
Doug Bonjour
Ohio's Sports Betting Tax Could be Ticketed for Another Increase
Doug Bonjour
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed hiking the state's sports betting tax for the second time in two years, this time from 20% to 40%.
07/02/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
April Sports Betting Revenue Tops $73.6M, with Funds Supporting Local Impact
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
With $807.2 million wagered in April and $73.7 million in gross revenue, Ohio is seeing sustained growth and how betting can benefit.
07/01/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
New Jersey Sports Betting Generates $994.4M in April Handle
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
New Jersey’s sports betting industry regained ground in April 2025, collecting $90.5 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) off nearly $1 billion in wagers.
06/26/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Louisiana Sports Betting Revenue Up 38% in April
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Louisiana's sports betting market showed resilience in April 2025, generating substantial revenue.
06/24/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Indiana Sports Betting Handle Hits $437M in April
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Indiana sportsbooks took in $437.1M in April 2025, up 11% YoY—the state’s biggest April handle since mobile betting launched in 2019
06/17/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Pennsylvania April Handle Climbs to $712 M, but Taxes Dip on Thinner Hold
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks took $711.57 million in wagers this April, their richest fourth-month handle to date and a 10.1% bump on last year.
06/15/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Maryland April Bets Reach $514M, Taxes Top $6.4M
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Maryland’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $513.72 million in wagers during April 2025, the highest April total since the state’s full online launch in 2022.
06/14/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Michigan Sets April Sports Betting Handle Record of $426.99 m
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Michigan bettors wagered $426.99 million in April 2025, edging past last year’s figure and marking the state’s highest April handle since the online market opened in 2021.
06/13/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Kansas Sports Betting Handle Nears $1B, Taxes Up 75% Despite Lower Hold
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Four months into 2025, Kansas sportsbooks have written $975 million in tickets, a 9.9% bump on last year’s early returns.
06/12/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Oregon Sportsbooks Handle Up 8% Year-Over-Year in April
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
The Oregon Lottery has released the state's sports betting revenue report for the month of April. A 1.6-percentage-point lift in hold to 11.5% pushed tax receipts to roughly $0.64 million.
05/12/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
U.S. Sports Betting Revenue for March 2025 — State-by-State Breakdown Now Available at RG.org
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Explore RG's verified March 2025 U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Report, featuring detailed state-by-state breakdowns, betting handle, and key market insights.
05/05/2025
Doug Bonjour
“People Come To Us In Their Darkest Hours”: Arizona Official Warns As Betting Problems Surge Nationwide
Doug Bonjour
Arizona’s Elise Mikkelsen highlights rising gambling addictions as sports betting grows, stressing the need for stronger federal support
04/04/2025
Doug Bonjour
“We Definitely Plan to Continue Expanding”: Sportsbooks Expand NCAA Women’s Markets Ahead of Final Four
Doug Bonjour
Betting interest in NCAA women’s basketball is surging. Sportsbooks are racing to keep up with demand ahead of the Final Four
03/01/2025
Doug Bonjour
Underperforming ESPN BET Faces Uncertain Future Following $2B Deal
Doug Bonjour
ESPN BET's $2 billion deal with Penn Entertainment could be in trouble as the sportsbook continues to lag behind several top competitors
02/27/2025
Doug Bonjour
Oklahoma Governor Calls for 'Fair Deal' for Sports Betting
Doug Bonjour
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has renewed the push for legalized sports betting in the Sooner State despite resistance from tribal gaming leaders.
02/25/2025
Doug Bonjour
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Delayed Until Fall 2025
Doug Bonjour
Legal sports betting likely won't be available until Fall 2025 - a few months later than anticipated - following a ruling by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins
02/23/2025
Doug Bonjour
Gambling Addiction Concerns Rise Amidst Sports Betting Boom
Doug Bonjour
As sports betting becomes more ingrained in American culture, concerns about problem gambling are on a rise, a new study shows. Experts discuss the issues at hand.
02/22/2025
Doug Bonjour
“Going to be Tough”: Why Outlook on iGaming Legislation in Indiana Remains Bleak
Doug Bonjour
Another bill recently stalled that would have legalized iGaming in Indiana. One betting expert explains why the Hoosier State's efforts are unlikely to change.
02/20/2025
Doug Bonjour
U.S. Sports Betting Generates Record $13.7B in Revenue for 2024
Doug Bonjour
U.S. sports betting hit a record $13.71 billion in revenue for 2024, the American Gaming Association said Wednesday in its annual report. New York retained its place as the country's top-performing market for sports betting, outlasting Illinois and New Jersey
02/20/2025
Doug Bonjour
Hawaii Betting Bill Advances Despite Growing Reservations
Doug Bonjour
Hawaii lawmakers are weighing a pair of bills that propose the legalization of sports betting
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