The Washington, D.C. Council approved its FY2025 budget, which includes a proposal to open online sports betting to more operators; the mayor’s approval is still required. The proposal would require operators to partner with local sports teams and provide kiosks to businesses that want them.
The proposal could change online market access and kiosk obligations for sports betting operators in Washington, D.C.
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Missouri sports betting is scheduled to launch on 1 December 2025, with pre-registration open beforehand, the report said. Eight sportsbooks are expected to begin operations on or shortly after launch, while Underdog is expected to offer daily fantasy sports.
The Missouri Gaming Commission issued temporary online sports betting licences to nine operators ahead of the state’s planned 1 December launch. Seven required partnerships with Missouri-based entities, while DraftKings and Circa Sports had obtained untethered online licences earlier in the year. Operators may begin registering and funding accounts from 17 November, subject to state rules.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming published a list distinguishing licensed sports wagering operators, registered fantasy competition operators and platforms sent cease-and-desist letters. The regulator said the list of notified illegal operators is not exhaustive; a separate bill under consideration would prohibit online sweepstakes games if enacted.
Maryland Lottery Director John Martin said the state’s mobile sports betting market generated the previously estimated $25m-$30m in revenue contribution during the last fiscal year. He said the contribution could reach the low $40m range in fiscal 2024, which ends in June. Martin said he did not expect major changes to the market in 2024, while lawmakers were expected to discuss possible online casino legalisation.
Ohio's Casino Control Commission released September sports betting data showing $81.5m in combined revenue from mobile and retail sportsbooks. FanDuel reported $28,481,818 in mobile revenue and DraftKings $28,461,587; the state's total betting volume was $690.4m.