The handle decreased 19 per cent from April. US.- North Carolina’s sports betting handle was $525.5m in May, its second full month of legalised sports betting. That figure is a decrease of 19 per cent from April ($648.9m) and 20.3 per cent behind March ($659.3m). Gross gaming revenue (GGR) was $63.1m, down 40.1 per cent...
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Maine sports betting handle reaches $39.9m in May
Revenue was down 19.5 per cent from the previous month. US.- Maine’s sports betting handle was $39.9m in May, up 4.2 per cent month-on-month (April: $38.3m). Revenue was $3.3m, down 19.5 per cent. The state collected $331,279 in tax, and player winnings totalled $36.3m. Maine has two licensed sports wagering operators: DraftKings and Caesars. In...
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Michigan Gaming Control Board hosts college sports betting panel discussion
Experts discussed rules, regulations and compliance measures. US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has hosted a panel discussion on college sports betting regulations and compliance measures. During the session in Detroit, panelists discussed rules, regulations and compliance measures. The panel included Dave Murley, MGCB deputy director of online gaming and legal affairs, Mark Hicks,...
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Why the Isle of Man is an attractive jurisdiction to set up an iGaming business
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re working in online gambling or considering entering the sector, the Isle of Man is a jurisdiction that should be at the forefront of your mind. The Isle of Man is a small island situated between the UK and Ireland has become a key player in the online gambling...
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Who will win the U.S. Open in 2024? Odds, betting favorites, expert picks and more to know | Sporting News
Xander Schauffele just earned his first major win at the 2024 PGA Championship. Can he build on his excellent 2024 season with a win at the U.S. Open? Schauffele will look to become a back-to-back major winner as the golf world heads to North Carolina to compete on Pinehurst Resort’s famed No. 2 course. Despite...
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David Lammy: Everything you need to know about the UK’s new foreign secretary
Labour’s David Lammy is known as one of the most outspoken members of the party’s frontbench – having had his own national radio show until earlier this year. He will now be the face of the UK’s policy abroad, having been appointed to the role of foreign secretary – one of the top jobs in...
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A Bad Week for Pro Leagues’ Modern Embrace of Sports Betting
After a week in which an alleged co-conspirator of a banned NBA player was charged with wire fraud for a betting scheme involving NBA games and Major League Baseball banned and suspended players for betting on the sport, the congressional testimony delivered by major sports league commissioners on June 26, 1991, seems downright prophetic. NFL commissioner Paul...
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New York sports betting revenue tops $200m in May
New York saw mobile sports gross gaming revenue (GGR) top the $200m (€185.6m/£157.2m) mark for the first time in more than a year in May. According to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission, the total figure was $203.3m in May. This was only the second time GGR was above $200m in a...
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The 5 O’Clock Club: Betting on sports
The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o’clock...
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UK gambling charity calls for stricter advertising warnings amid Euro 2024 surge
With the expected increase in betting advertisements during the upcoming Euro 2024 football tournament, the UK’s gambling charity, GambleAware, is advocating for changes in the presentation of these ads. The charity is pushing for smoking-style warnings on adverts for bookmakers and online casinos, arguing that the current industry-approved slogan, “Take Time To Think,” is inadequate....
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Gaming Innovation Group signs new partner for next-gen Sportsbook, powering up with global market expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutes Written by Mathew Ratty, CEO & Founder TrafficGuard. In an era where the stakes are high and the competition fierce, sportsbooks face a daunting challenge: staying ahead in a cutthroat market while battling the relentless onslaught of fraudsters. With revenue projections soaring to £36.5 billion by 2024 and an estimated...
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Blask and BetBlocker Announce Data-Sharing Partnership to Promote Responsible iGaming
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has announced a landmark title sponsorship deal with William Hill, one of the UK’s leading betting companies. Under the record-breaking, five-year deal, which begins at the start of season 2024/25, William Hill will become the title sponsor of all four SPFL divisions as well...