Posts From: October 2023

Illinois sports handle surges 20% in August

Illinois became the fourth state in the post-PASPA era to surpass $25 billion in sports wagering handle after the Illinois Gaming Board reported nearly $676.1 million in traditional handle for August up 20%. Mobile wagering has...

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DraftKings takes record $290m sports bets in September

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has just released the September numbers for the state’s sports betting industry. The state saw plenty of encouraging numbers, such as a total handle of $512.1 million. DraftKings continued...

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Betfred launches retail sportsbook in Maryland

Betfred, a trusted name in sports betting since 1967, is excited to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art sportsbook at Long Shot’s, a premier OTB, in the Capital Region. Spanning an...

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Maryland sports wagering tops $3 billion

Maryland’s sportsbooks generated $3.02 billion in the first nine months of the year and contributed $3,231,427 to the state in 2023. Statewide handle in September totaled $442,450,666, with mobile handle...

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IBIA signs integrity partnership with IXUP

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) today announced a new partnership with data security and analysis company IXUP to facilitate the collaboration of two market-leading suppliers who protect the integrity...

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DraftKings set to open retail sportsbook in partnership with PGA Tour

Ten months after breaking ground, the DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale is ready for its grand opening. Former Arizona Cardinals receiver and avid golfer Larry Fitzgerald will make the ceremonial...

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Kentucky sports wagering handle hits $68m

Legal sports betting has generated $68 million in handle across retail and mobile Kentucky sportsbooks in its first month, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.  The vast majority of that handle came from online sports betting apps,...

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PariMAX agrees exclusive racing partnership  

NOVOMATIC and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY  a wholly owned entity of The Stronach Group, a global leader in Thoroughbred horse racing, pari-mutuel and fixed-odds wagering platform solutions, today announced a joint development partnership...

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NCAA wants states to protect athletes as betting expands

The NCAA will advocate for updating existing state sports betting laws and regulations to protect student-athletes from harassment or coercion, address the negative impacts of problem gambling and protect the integrity of...

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Parx Interactive secures sportsbook license in Maryland

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission announced a new sports betting location at the Greene Turtle in Towson. The license was issued to Canton Gaming, LLC, and its operator...

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