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Kevin Kiley plans congressional review of betting on Little League games

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US Representative Kevin Kiley said he plans to examine betting on Little League World Series games after reports that offshore websites take wagers on the matches. Little League International opposes wagering on its games, while the American Gaming Association said licensed US sportsbooks do not offer youth-sports markets. No hearing date has been set.

A congressional review could address safeguards and jurisdictional challenges around wagering on youth competitions.

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US commercial gaming revenue falls 0.6% in August as sports betting drops 15.6%

US commercial gaming revenue fell 0.6% year on year to $6.48bn in August, according to American Gaming Association figures. Sports betting revenue dropped 15.6% to $1bn, while iGaming rose 12.3% to $1.03bn and traditional casino gaming gained 0.9% to $4.44bn.

Figures from the American Gaming Association, put US commercial gaming revenue at $6.48bn in August, a 0.6% decrease compared with the same month a year earlier. According to the association's Revenue Tracker, a 15.6% fall in sports betting revenue more than offset gains made by traditional casino gaming and iGaming.

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