The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported $180.2 million in statewide gaming revenue for January, up 10.5% year on year. Online sports betting revenue rose 9% to $51.1 million, while betting handle increased 12% to $355 million.
Rising statewide and online betting revenue gives operators and regulators an update on Louisiana’s gaming market.
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New York’s eight online sportsbooks generated $63.3 million in gross revenue from $615.1 million in wagers in the week ending 18 October, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. The 10.3% hold was the highest since the week ending 16 August, while revenue rose 21.4% week on week.
New York's eight online sportsbooks kept $63.3m in gross revenue from a $615.1m handle in the week ending 18 October, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. The 10.3% win rate was the highest since the week ending 16 August. Gross revenue rose 21.4% week on week, the first time online sportsbooks cleared $60m since the World Cup ended in mid-July.
The Pentagon issued a directive barring military personnel from trading on prediction markets using nonpublic information. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that such trades could compromise national security and expose service members to disciplinary action or prosecution. Lawmakers also sent letters to BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanatics, Kalshi and Polymarket expanding an inquiry into VIP programmes.
Alberta’s regulated online gambling market has reached 50 licensed websites run by 29 companies, reportedly, as the province began enforcing restrictions on unlicensed operators after the 13 October transition deadline. Alberta iGaming Corporation chief executive Dan Keene said another 10 to 15 sites could launch by the end of 2026. Operators without approval must stop taking wagers from Alberta customers, while the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission can declare violators unsuitable for registration.
Reportedly, Louisiana’s September gaming revenue reached $195.5m, an increase of 11.8% year on year. Lake Charles generated $69.7m, up 9.4%, while Delta Downs revenue declined 2.2% to $12.2m.
Louisiana commercial casinos and sports betting generated $195.5m in gaming revenue in September, an increase of 11.8% year on year, according to figures. The Lake Charles district led the state with $69.7m, up 9.4%.
Reported figures for North American markets included Nevada baccarat revenue of $162.0 million in August, up 39 per cent, and Indiana sports wagers of $4.09 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 4 per cent. Missouri casinos reported September gaming revenue of $165.1 million, while figures also covered several other states and Washington DC.