Sports betting

Ohio’s Sports Betting Industry Surpasses $10 Billion Milestone, FanDuel Leads the Charge

Vanja Mitic
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Ohio's sports betting industry has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $10 billion in total handle since its inception. This monumental feat highlights the rapid growth and widespread popularity of spo...

MLB Investigates San Diego Padres’ Infielder Tucupita Marcano for Alleged Baseball Betting

Vanja Mitic
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Major League Baseball is probing San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for allegedly betting on baseball games, a potential violation that could result in a lifetime ban. According to a source familiar wi...

FanDuel and DraftKings Grapple with Illinois Sports Wagering Tax Hike as Governor Pritzker Defends Revenue Boost

Vanja Mitic
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Illinois' online sports betting landscape faces upheaval as major players like FanDuel and DraftKings confront the repercussions of a significant tax increase. Governor J.B. Pritzker defends the move, asserting...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gaming: Cease-and-Desist Issued to Overseas Operator Bovada

Vanja Mitic
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has initiated a decisive crackdown on Bovada, an offshore gaming company operating unlawfully within Michigan's jurisdiction. Responding to this breach, the MGCB dispatc...

Arizona Sports Betting Soars: March Sees Record $759.8 Million in Wagers

Vanja Mitic
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According to a recent report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), bettors in Arizona set a new milestone in March 2024 by wagering approximately $759.8 million on sports, marking a notable increase of aro...

Delaware Considers Overhaul of Sports Betting: Proposal Opens Door to Multiple Operators, Challenges Exclusive Contract Model

Vanja Mitic
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In a move aimed at revitalizing Delaware's sports betting landscape, State Representative Frank Cooke (D-New Castle) has introduced legislation to allow multiple sports betting vendors to operate within the sta...

DraftKings and Flutter Stocks Dip After Illinois Budget Agreement Introduces Tax Hike on Sports Betting

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Shares of major sports betting companies, including DraftKings and Flutter, experienced significant declines following the approval of a substantial tax increase on sports bets in Illinois. The state's fiscal 2...

Illinois Senate Adopts Progressive Tax Plan for Sports Betting, Offers Relief for Operators; House Vote Next

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In a significant legislative move, the Illinois Senate passed a bill late Sunday night that aims to transform the state's sports betting tax structure into a progressive system based on operator revenue. The ch...

ComeOn Group Enhances Personalization Strategy with Optimove Partnership to Boost Sports Betting Growth

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Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group is enhancing its data-driven personalization approach by extending its collaboration with Optimove. Utilizing its proprietary platform technology and sophisticated data war...

Pennsylvania’s Online Sports Betting Tax: Navigating Legislative Shifts and Industry Dynamics

Vanja Mitic
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Pennsylvania stands at a critical juncture in its online sports wagering industry, grappling with the implications of potential tax hikes amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. As neighboring states impl...

CFG Challenges Sports Betting Alliance’s Opposition to Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike, Urges Evidence-Based Policy Decisions

Vanja Mitic
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As gambling initiatives unfold across the U.S., the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) closely scrutinizes developments, particularly in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposal to raise the tax on legal spo...