BetMGM’s sportsbook at Nationals Park was due to close on 28 September 2025, when Washington’s MLB team finished its regular season, according to reports citing company officials. The last day for wagers was 21 September, while customers could cash tickets through 28 September; BetMGM was reported to remain a team sponsor.
The closure ends BetMGM’s retail wagering presence at the venue while its reported team sponsorship continues.
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Action 24/7 said it had closed its Tennessee online sportsbook and would stop accepting wagers immediately, while honouring bets already placed. Its exit leaves ten licensed online sports betting operators in the state; founder and president Tina Hodges said the company viewed the market as unviable and unprofitable for operators.
Maryland House minority leader Jason Buckel urged the state to consider banning or sharply limiting individual-play prop bets. The proposal follows allegations that two MLB pitchers manipulated pitch-level markets; Maryland Lottery and Gaming said it planned to adjust its approved wagers before the 2026 baseball season in line with MLB guidance.
US iGaming revenue grew 12% year on year in Q3 2026, according to a Citizens Equity Research report cited in the report, down from 16% in Q2 and 19% in Q1. The report said sports betting handle rose 7% in Q3 despite one fewer week of NFL play, while same-store September handle increased 1% year on year.
BetMGM reported that 91% of its World Series handle and more than 60% of bets back the Brewers to beat the Rays. Caesars Sportsbook's Eric Biggio said that overall volume may fall short of the past two World Series without major-market teams. FanDuel said the Brewers are taking 70% of the money.
Reportedly, Affiliate monitoring by Blask shows Bet365 appears on 53 sites in Brazil, the widest affiliate presence, with Betano and Stake tied at 44 each. Betsson and BetMGM each added eight new affiliate sites in the past month, the fastest growth. Blask tracks 315 affiliate sites and 583 active brands in the Brazilian market.