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Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Ethan has previously written industry articles for Forbes Betting. He's also written game previews for USA Today's SportsbookWire.

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Team: Indiana Pacers
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: The Replacements
Sports snack: Peanuts
Covers feature: Contests
Illinois vs. Nebraska on August 28, 2021. I bet Under 52.5, and it came down to a missed extra point with 2:41 left on the clock.
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Rockets-Timberwolves Under 232 on January 11, 2020. I would have put my life savings on the game. This is also when I realized old school NBA scoring is over and they can go over 110 points per game easily.
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UNC’s Armando Bacot Joins List of Players Frustrated by Bettors

Mar 28, 2024 • 2:10 PM ET

North Carolina star says he received "probably over 100 DMs" from angry bettors after a win during the March Madness tournament.

Louisiana Handle Falls Below $300M in February

Mar 25, 2024 • 1:36 PM ET

Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board reported that their sportsbooks took in $274.7 million in bets last month, a 20% decline versus January.

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle, Revenue, Tax Bill Down Substantially in February

Mar 24, 2024 • 10:00 PM ET

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $661.7 million in wagers last month, a nearly 23% decline compared to January.

NFL Star Bijan Robinson Has Perfect NCAA Bracket After Day 1 of March Madness

Mar 22, 2024 • 1:31 PM ET

The Atlanta Falcons running back called four major upsets on the first day of the tournament and has three more shocking results on his bracket on Day 2.

Sports Betting Handle in Michigan Falls 30% in February

Mar 21, 2024 • 6:29 PM ET

The drastic decline in bets also hurt the profitability of several sportsbooks, as only three of the Top 6 operators reported a profit.

Connecticut’s Handle Drops in February as NFL Season Ends

Mar 21, 2024 • 1:58 PM ET

The Nutmeg State accepted $162.7 million in bets last month, a significant drop from the $202.6 million in January.

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Falls to $220M in February

Mar 14, 2024 • 3:06 PM ET

While DraftKings and FanDuel are still top dogs in the Hawkeye State, there is still movement in the three sportsbooks who are fighting for third.

Tennessee Handle Falls Below $400 Million in February

Mar 12, 2024 • 9:14 PM ET

Sportsbook deducted $2.1 million, more than January’s $1.6 million, leaving a taxable total of $378.2 million.

Indiana Handle Plummets to $408 Million in February

Mar 12, 2024 • 4:38 PM ET

Compared to 2023 handle was nearly 15% higher this year and revenue was 37% higher this year.

Virginia Begins 2024 with Record-High Handle in January

Mar 3, 2024 • 10:35 PM ET

Sportsbooks in the commonwealth combined for $652.8 million in wagers, up from $633.2 million in December.

Arizona’s Ends 2023 with $6.5B in Betting Handle

Feb 27, 2024 • 3:44 PM ET

Arizona’s Department of Gaming announced that the Valentine State accepted $693.3 million in December.

Tennessee Sports Betting Handle Continues to Fall in January

Feb 24, 2024 • 2:43 PM ET

A month prior, the Volunteer State had reported a 4.2% drop in handle compared to November.

Pennsylvania's Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Drop a Tick in January

Feb 23, 2024 • 2:23 PM ET

Operators made $97.6 million in gross revenue and after $27.7 million in promotions, came away with $69.9 million.

Maine Revenue Increases in January as Handle Falls

Feb 22, 2024 • 2:16 PM ET

January’s handle was Maine’s worst showing since launch 2.5 months ago, but in context, this isn’t really bad news for Maine specifically since most betting states are seeing a decrease in action last month as there are fewer football games.

Louisiana's Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Fall in January as Promo Spend Increases

Feb 22, 2024 • 1:06 PM ET

Online and physical sportsbooks accepted $346.2 million in wagers last month, down from December’s $377 million.

Connecticut’s Sports Betting Revenue Still Climbing in January

Feb 20, 2024 • 3:47 PM ET

While the handle dropped to $202.6 million in January, revenue climbed to $24.8 million in the Nutmeg State.

Indiana Handle Falls Below $500 Million in January

Feb 16, 2024 • 7:14 PM ET

While the numbers for January show a mixed performance, the Hoosier State saw a 12.5% year-over-year increase in their handle, and revenue surged by 46.7%.

Iowa Sports Betting Declines in January, Still Over $250 Million in Wagers

Feb 13, 2024 • 4:12 PM ET

Just like the statewide handle, both the hold percentage and revenue came back to earth after December’s high. Operators made $22 million from a relatively low 8.5% hold in January.

Maryland Revenue Hits All-Time High in January, Fueled by Ravens Run

Feb 13, 2024 • 11:44 AM ET

Old Line State sportsbooks saw $545 million in bets in January, compared to the $560 million the month before.

Canadian Bettors Expect Gronk to Hit 'Kick of Destiny'

Feb 10, 2024 • 8:30 PM ET

Of the voters north of the border, nearly 70% believe Rob Gronkowski will make a 25-yard field goal prior to kickoff of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.

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