New Jersey’s internet gaming revenue increased 4.4% year on year to $259.3 million in August, according to figures released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement. Sports wagering revenue fell 25% to $61.4 million, which the DGE attributed mainly to the later start of some fall sports and a lower overall win percentage.
The monthly figures show divergent revenue trends across New Jersey’s online casino and sports wagering sectors.
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Reportedly, the Sports Betting Alliance hosted a responsible gambling roundtable in Richmond on 2 September. Industry representatives, health experts, lawmakers and treatment advocates discussed reducing gambling harm. Supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027 after the chambers failed to reconcile legislation this year.
The Sports Betting Alliance gave five Republican Virginia senators US$100,000 each after the 2026 legislative session, citing the Poole Report. The senators supported online casino legalisation, but lawmakers failed to reconcile competing bills before adjournment. The alliance defended its contributions as support for regulated markets; senator Emily Jordan said outside funding would not determine her votes.
New York's eight online sportsbooks generated $46.5m in gross revenue for the week ending 2 August, up 66.7% week on week, according to figures reported by the New York Gaming Commission. Handle reached $384.8m, an 8.7% weekly rise, with market hold at 8.3%. FanDuel and DraftKings led on both handle and revenue.
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.
Alberta launched its regulated online casino and sportsbook market on 13 July, with 50 operators registered through Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis. The Alberta iGaming Corporation oversees the market; the government estimates that 70% of gambling in the province currently goes through offshore websites.