Wyoming’s online sportsbooks generated $1.9 million in revenue in October, the Wyoming Gaming Commission reported, down 15.2% from $2.3 million a year earlier. Handle rose 15.1% to $24.5 million, while the five operators paid more than $95,000 in taxes.
Operators face lower revenue despite increased betting handle and a 10% tax on taxable gaming revenue.
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Connecticut recorded $2.12 billion in sports and iGaming wagers in October, a 23% increase year on year, according to the report. The available text provides no further detail on the figures.
Delaware sports and iGaming wagers totalled $339.8 million in October, reportedly up 66% year on year and a monthly record.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has reiterated that Robinhood Derivatives must obey its cease-and-desist order by 16 October. The order concerns sports-event contracts, and Ohio issued similar notices to nine other firms.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has restated its cease-and-desist order against Robinhood Derivatives concerning sports-event contracts and said the company must comply by 16 October, according to a report. The order was reasserted as state pressure on prediction-market platforms continues.
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.