General Gambling News

Maryland’s six casinos collectively brought in $164.1 million from slot machines and table games during December 2024. This figure represents a modest 0.9% decline compared to the same month in 2023. Contributions from gaming revenue to the state reached $69.8 million, reflecting a slight 0.5% drop year-over-year. Out of the December contributions, $50.4 million was ... Read more

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has proposed a controversial change to its self-exclusion policy for problem gamblers. The adjustment would allow individuals to reenter casinos automatically once their self-imposed bans expire, eliminating the current requirement to request removal from the exclusion list. Critics argue this modification could increase relapse risks for those struggling with ... Read more

B2B casino innovator Evolution has extended its partnership with FanDuel Casino for three additional years, solidifying its role as the exclusive provider of live dealer casino games for the U.S. operator. This renewed agreement, which marks the second extension since the collaboration began in 2020, ensures that FanDuel players will continue to enjoy Evolution’s expansive ... Read more

Kansas sports betting reached new heights in October 2024, with a handle of $275.9 million. The Kansas Lottery reported a 10.5% year-over-year (YOY) increase, breaking the previous record of $260.9 million set in November 2023. The surge was attributed to the busy sports calendar, including NFL and college football seasons, MLB’s World Series, and the ... Read more

New York’s sports betting market has reached a significant milestone, achieving a handle above $500 million for the fourth consecutive week, despite a slight dip in activity. The New York Gaming Commission reported a $527.2 million handle for the week ending November 10, 2024, reflecting a 5.6% decline from the previous week. This achievement underscores ... Read more

The sports betting market in Tennessee hit a new milestone in October, with bettors wagering a record-breaking $551.2 million, according to the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC). This marks only the third time the state’s handle has sured $500 million since its launch in November 2020. Adjustments totaling $3.4 million reduced the gross handle to ... Read more

With just weeks remaining in the college football season, North Carolina’s sports betting industry has posted its most significant numbers yet. Fans of teams like the Tar Heels, the Wolfpack, and the ECU Pirates made their voices heard through wagers, propelling October’s betting totals to a record $612 million. Newly released data from the North ... Read more

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have launched a criminal and civil investigation into Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market platform, over allegations of allowing U.S.-based s to bet on the platform. This scrutiny comes despite a 2022 settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that required the platform to ... Read more

Missouri is on the cusp of launching legal digital and retail sports betting following the narrow approval of Amendment 2 by voters on November 5, 2024. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) is actively developing regulations to facilitate the market’s debut, mandated to occur by December 1, 2025. Chair Jan Zimmerman stated, “Our folks are writing ... Read more

B2B gaming provider EveryMatrix has introduced a new, innovative customer loyalty tool named Personal Jackpots, designed to deepen the connection between players and casino brands. Released through EveryMatrix’s proprietary JackpotEngine platform, Personal Jackpots customizes the gaming experience by tailoring jackpots to the individual preferences and playing styles of each . This pioneering feature enables casino ... Read more

In a strategic move to broaden its global reach, Swedish game studio Gaming Corps has secured a partnership with EQL Games to bring its suite of gaming titles to the U.S. iLottery market. This collaboration, established through EQL Games’ innovative iLottery Aggregation platform, will provide American state lotteries with access to Gaming Corps’ diverse range ... Read more

ComeOn Group, a major name in the iGaming industry, has taken a significant step in Ontario’s online betting market by adding a sportsbook to its range of products. The expansion underscores ComeOn’s strategic push to grow its sports betting business, particularly within the highly competitive and rapidly evolving Canadian market. Ontario’s iGaming market, which opened ... Read more

On November 5, Arkansas voters decisively ed Issue 2, a ballot initiative that prevents Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) from developing a casino in Pope County. ing by a margin of 56% to 44%, the initiative not only stripped CNB of its previously awarded casino license but also mandated that any future casino development proposals undergo ... Read more

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, announced its financial results for Q3 2024, showing a significant year-over-year revenue boost of 27%, reaching $3.25 billion. However, the company continues to face net losses, posting a reduced deficit of $114 million, a substantial improvement from last year’s $262 million. The company credited the revenue growth to ... Read more

With Missouri voters narrowly ing Amendment 2, the state is poised to introduce regulated sports betting under the oversight of the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC). The constitutional amendment, approved by a slim 7,486-vote margin, opens the door for licensed sports betting throughout Missouri, marking the state’s entry as the 39th U.S. state to legalize this ... Read more