DraftKings and BetMGM reported increased betting activity on women’s sports, including women’s basketball and the WNBA. DraftKings took three and a half times as many bets on this year’s women’s college basketball tournament as the year before, with nearly four times the money wagered; BetMGM said WNBA futures betting was up 175%.
The reported figures indicate greater betting activity on women’s basketball markets at both operators.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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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.
Analysts at J.P. Morgan and Jefferies discussed investor interest in gaming stocks, while Macquarie reviewed BetMGM’s third-quarter update, according to the report. Macquarie cited BetMGM net revenue of $710 million, up 7% year over year, and EBITDA of $86 million, more than double the prior-year figure. BetMGM reiterated its FY26 guidance, including revenue of $2.9bn-$3.1bn and EBITDA of $300m-$350m.
TaDa Gaming said its participation at G2E Las Vegas led to discussions with US operators, aggregators and other potential partners. It named DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Palace and BetRivers among booth visitors, but did not announce a new agreement.
Reportedly, Offshore casinos increased their share of New Jersey's Blask Index from 26.40% in September 2025 to 33.25% in August 2026. Their share of projected revenue, measured through Competitive Earning Baseline, increased from 28.52% to 30.26% over the same period.