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FanDuel's Conn Smythe Odds See Wild Movement Before McDavid Captures Honor
Edmonton's Connor McDavid was named Stanley Cup playoff MVP, but in-game updates from oddsmakers took bettors on an adventure before the Oilers captain's eventual win.
Joining Dear Old Dad? Lakers Selecting Bronny James Giving Sportsbooks Plenty of Action
Which team will draft Bronny James is the most popular NBA draft market available at Fanatics Sportsbook. The son of the NBA icon is the most-bet player to go No. 1 overall at BetMGM.
Tipico to Close U.S. Operations Following Acquisition by MGM Subsidiary LeoVegas
Sports betting and iGaming company Tipico is shutting down U.S. operations following an acquisition by LeoVegas.
Stanley Cup Final’s Wild Ride, Shifting Odds Culminates in Oilers-Panthers Game 7
Edmonton rallying from a 3-0 deficit in the series to force a final game at Florida has taken bettors and sportsbooks on a thrill ride over the last couple of weeks.
Kansas Gov. Signs Sports Betting Revenue-Included Tax-Cut Bill to Lure Chiefs, Royals to Sunflower State
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2001 into law on Friday, allowing her state to offer the NFL’s Chiefs and MLB’s Royals stadium project incentives to move across the state line.
Loaded Weekend Leads to 5% Increase in New York’s Weekly Sports Betting Handle
FanDuel and DraftKings brought in over 80% of New York online sports betting revenue this week while posting impressive holds.
Michigan Gaming Control Board Dissolves Illegal Slot-Machine Operation
Raid on Red Horse Bar in Saginaw leads to confiscation of six slot machines and $2,820 in gift cards used for illegal gaming operation.
Roundtable Redo: Sports Betting Operators Agree to Limiting Bettors Discussion with Massachusetts
10 licensed sportsbooks operating in the Commonwealth have told the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that they now agree to talk about the issue with regulators.
iGaming Ontario Report Finds Betting Market Provided Significant Benefits for Province in 2023
Report from Deloitte found regulated industry provided $2.7 billion to Ontario’s gross domestic product and sustained 14,935 full-time employees in 2023.
Done Deal: Caesars Announces Acquisition of WynnBET’s iGaming Operation in Michigan
Michigan is one of three states, along with Pennsylvania and New Jersey, to have produced at least $5 billion all-time in iGaming revenue.
Pennsylvania’s May Sports Betting Handle Rises 19% Year-Over-Year
The Keystone State saw an 8.3% drop in month-over-month action, but revenue rose 4.4% thanks to a 10.5% hold by operators.
Illinois April Handle Pushes Past New Jersey for Second-Biggest in US
The Land of Lincoln’s sports betting operators generated $1.1 billion in wagers and $92 million in revenue.
New Jersey Sports Betting Revenue Dips in May
The Garden State saw profits fall 4.2% year-over-year and 26% month-over-month on a $838.9 million handle.
DraftKings Bettor Cashes Out Early for Million-Dollar Payday on U.S. Open
Bettor took a 22-to-1 shot on golfer Patrick Cantlay to lead after the first round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
MLB Disciplines Umpire Pat Hoberg for Sports Betting Violations
Rule 21 states that “any player, umpire, or Club or League official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has no duty to perform, shall be declared ineligible for one year.
AGA Report: April’s Commercial Gaming Figures Rise 7% in U.S.
The AGA reported that 21 of the 34 U.S. jurisdictions where gaming was legal in April 2023 saw a revenue increase in the same month in 2024.
New York’s Weekly Online Sports Betting Action Stays Consistent Despite Limited Playoff Games
The Empire State’s nine online sportsbooks saw little week-over-week change for the period ending June 9.
Kansas Sports Betting Handle Rises 43% Year-Over-Year in May
Kansas Lottery reported that $172.2 million was wagered for the month, while adjusted revenue reached $9.8 million.
Former Cleveland Browns QB Sues Podcast Company for Bet that Led to Radio Job Loss
Bernie Kosar lost $200,000 radio gig with Browns after team learned he placed a bet with a BIGPLAY sportsbook partner.
How Low Can Scottie Scheffler Go at Pinehurst? Sportsbooks Offer U.S. Open Insights
The favorite to capture golf’s third major of 2024 opened at +750 at BetMGM but is down to +300. He was around +400 at the Masters and PGA Championship.
