Arizona’s Department of Gaming reported $656.3 million in sports betting handle for April, the first time the state’s monthly total exceeded Nevada’s during 32 months of legal wagering. Arizona’s handle was up 22.5% year on year, and operators reported $64.9 million in gross revenue before deductions.
Arizona’s record comparison with Nevada provides operators and investors with a measure of the state’s sports betting market growth.
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A Waukesha County judge set oral arguments for 20 April 2027 in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s online sports betting law. The plaintiffs argue that voters must approve the expansion; the case also concerns provisions allowing tribes to route data through servers on their land, while commercial partners would have to pay tribes 60% of revenue under the rules described.
A Waukesha County judge scheduled oral arguments for 20 April 2027 in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's online sports betting law. Judge J. Arthur Melvin said a decision would follow shortly afterwards.
Rhode Island sports and iGaming wagering reached $186.8 million in April, reportedly rising 14% year on year.
Arkansas’ three land-based casinos reported a record $103.9 million in sports bets for April, reportedly as FanDuel and DraftKings altered the state’s market. The available report did not give a year-on-year comparison.
The New Hampshire Lottery reported $72.6 million in sports betting for April, up 6% year on year. The figure was reported by the lottery.
Michigan online sports betting and iGaming revenue reached $371.0 million in April, according to a report. The figure was 28% higher than a year earlier.