Posts From: July 2026

Tennessee sports betting nears $457 million in June

In June 2026, Tennessee sports bettors placed a remarkable $456,129,258 in wagers, setting a new record for the month and representing a 30.0% increase compared to the $350.9 million staked...

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Kansas reports $177.2 million in June sports wagers 

Kansas sportsbooks accepted $177.2 million in wagers in June, the state’s lowest monthly handle of the year and 4% below May. Revenue came in at $12,339,201 on a 7.34% hold,...

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Kentucky sports handle up 14% to $240 million in May

Kentucky sports betting saw an impressive surge in May 2026, with total wagers reaching $240,541,177 an increase of 14.78% compared to the previous year. However, sportsbooks retained just $25,914,690, a...

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FIRST.bet seals LatAm sportsbook partnership with Cassino.bet.br

Cassino.bet.br has returned to FIRST.bet’s proprietary sportsbook technology to give the brand the product depth, trading capability and operational control needed to compete at the highest level in Brazil. The...

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Missouri sports betting revenue hits a record $21.3 million in May

Missouri sportsbooks reported a total handling of $256,364,814 in May, marking the lowest monthly figure since the launch of the market. Interestingly, despite this decline in wagers, operators celebrated their...

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Louisiana posts record sports betting revenue in May

In May 2026, Louisiana sportsbooks recorded an impressive $317,974,369 in wagers, reflecting a 5.76% increase year-over-year. This activity generated $44,796,079 in gross gaming revenue, resulting in a solid 14.09% hold...

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Major League Baseball Players Association pushes for prop betting ban

The Major League Baseball Players Association on Thursday proposed a ban on prop betting on individual players to help combat harassment from disgruntled gamblers, a union source told ESPN. During...

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FIRST.bet unveils sportsbook partnership with 7Games

7Games selects FIRST.bet to bring Tier-1 sportsbook technology to one of the biggest casino operators in Brazil. 7Games, Betão and R7, three brands operated by OIG Gaming Brazil Ltda. and...

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Indiana reports $428 million in May sports handle

In May 2026, Indiana sportsbooks reported a total of $428,197,307 in wagers, reflecting a modest decline of 1.17% compared to the previous year. However, there was a notable increase in...

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Washington sports betting revenue tops $67 million

Washington, D.C.’s sports betting market generated $67.2 million in May down 10%, producing $8,818,009.73 in gross gaming revenue (GGR) at a 11.58% hold, and $2,080,222.94 in tax revenue. The month reinforces what has become...

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