"Being in the world of sports betting has been a way of honoring my late grandfather. The old New Yorker relocated to Las Vegas when I was young, and passed his years of experience betting on sports to me. My pursuit of this profession was to honor his memory, and it has kept me connected to him long after he passed."
Our Writers:
Michael Savio
Kentucky Revenue Numbers Exceeding Exceptions After One Year
Kentucky’s strong August sports betting revenue numbers have pushed their total handle up to $2.4 billion, far exceeding even the most liberal projections. DraftKings Sportsbook is leading the market, followed closely by FanDuel, and bet365 in a distant third.
Oct 04, 2024
Sports Betting 
Massachusetts Sends Cease & Desist Letter to Bovada Sportsbook
Massachusetts sent a cease-and-desist letter to offshore sportsbook Bovada, demanding it shutter its platform in the state. In addition to not paying tax on the revenue generated, the state accuses the operator of misleading customers into thinking the platform is based in the US.
Oct 04, 2024
Sports Betting 
New York Makes Significant Change to Sports Betting Advertising Rules
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new bill into law that will require warnings about addiction in all gambling-related advertising in the state. The message must talk about the dangers and possible consequences of problem gambling.
Oct 03, 2024
Responsible Gambling
Jags Employee Fired Over Stolen Funds Sues FanDuel Sportsbook
Ex-Jags employee Amit Patel is suing FanDuel for $250 million, claiming the company exploited his gambling addiction that led to him stealing $22 million from the team. The lawsuit alleges the company flooded him with messages tempting him to continue gambling.
Oct 02, 2024
Responsible Gambling
North Carolina Sports Betting Market Surpassing Revenue Projections
The North Carolina Lottery Commission reports that the state has received $61 million in tax revenue over the first six months, beating the annual projection of $36.1 million. The regulator also approved rules for retail sports betting, meaning that it could go live soon.
Sep 27, 2024
Sports Betting Michigan Bettor Charged After Making Fake Deposits at Caesars
A Michigan bettor has been arrested after being charged with defrauding Caesars Sportsbook by exploiting a system vulnerability on their online platform. The bettor is alleged to have stolen over $500,00 after making a fake $2 million deposit.
Sep 27, 2024
Sports Betting 
ESPN Bet Becomes Ninth Active Online Sportsbook in New York
ESPN Bet was approved for an operating license and launched its online sportsbook in New York this week, giving the Empire State nine operators. New York has consistently been the country's most valuable sports betting market, making the launch a victory for ESPN.
Sep 27, 2024
Sports Betting 
Three of Four Missouri Candidates for Governor Support Sports Betting
Three of Missouri’s four gubernatorial candidates expressed their support for legal sports betting. Republican Mike Kehoe, Democrat Crystal Quade, and Libertarian Bill Slantz all pledged to support a recent ballot initiative that will voted on in the November election.
Sep 26, 2024
Sports Betting 
Colorado Loses Third Sports Betting Operator as SI Sportsbook Exits
SI Sportsbook announced on Wednesday that it ceased operations in Colorado, becoming the third sports betting operator to exit the market in September. The move leaves the state with 15 operators, while SI Sportsbook will only be available in Michigan and Virginia.
Sep 25, 2024
Sports Betting 
FanDuel Sportsbook Dominates DC Market in August Despite Increased Competition
FanDuel dominated Washington, D.C.’s online sports betting sports betting market with a $21 million handle and over $550,000 in tax revenue despite three new operators launching in July. The industry leader’s handle was higher than their three rivals combined.
Sep 20, 2024
Sports Betting 