Kansas Lottery reports $239.6m sports betting handle for January
The monthly figures inform operators and investors about Kansas wagering activity, revenue and tax receipts.
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Minnesota lawmakers advance competing sports betting bills
The proposals differ on whether racetracks and other commercial venues could take part in Minnesota sports betting.
Alabama House committee advances gambling expansion package
The package could establish a new gambling regulator and permit sports betting, casinos and a lottery in Alabama.
Maryland bill proposes campus geofences to block legal sports betting
The proposal would require colleges and betting-app providers to address campus access restrictions if it advances.
AGCO proposes 60-day liquor licence suspension for Huntsville restaurant
The proposal concerns liquor-service obligations and gives the restaurant a right to appeal before the suspension is settled.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Las Vegas Strip casinos derive 26.1% of revenue from gambling
The figures show operators’ revenue mix differs between the Strip and downtown Las Vegas.
GGL calls for improved virtual slot approval applications and test environments
Operators seeking virtual slot approvals face rejection if their applications lack functioning test environments.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Tennessee Sports Wagering Council reports $465.8m January handle
The reported handle and tax receipts inform operators and policymakers about Tennessee’s wagering market and tax model.
Oklahoma lawmakers file lottery-led sports betting bill
The bill proposes a lottery-run betting framework that could alter how operators enter Oklahoma.
Maryland sportsbooks report $80m in January revenue
The monthly figures show operators’ revenue, wagering volume and tax contribution in Maryland.
Poarch Band seeks changes to Alabama gambling expansion bills
The tribe’s requested amendments and unresolved support could shape the bills before committee consideration and a voter decision.
Indiana Gaming Commission reports record $53.5m sports betting revenue
The record revenue and tax figures provide operators and investors with a measure of Indiana’s January market performance.
Colorado Department of Revenue sets 1 March deadline for exchange wagering comments
Operators considering Colorado exchange wagering have a public-comment deadline before the rules can progress.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports $22.1m January betting revenue
The report gives operators and investors current revenue, handle and tax figures for Iowa’s sports betting market.
OLG pilots self-service lottery terminals at Ontario retailers
The pilot tests a new lottery sales channel while retaining counter and online purchasing options.
Source: OLG
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $8.2 million in January wagering contributions
The figures inform operators and regulators about Maryland wagering activity, taxable win and state contributions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
New York reports January sports betting revenue record of $211.7 million
The record wagering revenue and resulting tax receipts show the scale of New York’s sports betting market.
New York Gaming Commission reports $48.2 million in weekly sportsbook revenue
Weekly operator revenue and wagering figures inform licensed sportsbooks’ assessment of New York market performance.
Alabama lawmakers propose lottery, casinos and sports betting in HB 152
The proposal could create new Alabama gambling licences and establish tax rates and regulatory oversight.
Bawumia pledges to scrap Ghana betting tax if elected president
The pledge could change gambling tax treatment if Bawumia becomes president and fulfils it.
DGOJ and Basque administration sign betting-market data access agreement
The agreement gives Basque police access to shared betting-market information used to address fraud and competition manipulation.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Illinois sportsbooks exceed $1bn in 2023 revenue
The figures show operators’ revenue and wagering volumes in Illinois, while providing regulators and suppliers with market-performance data.
MGCB adopts 1-800-GAMBLER as Michigan’s statewide helpline
The change affects the helpline information operators must include in national sportsbook advertisements for Michigan.
BetMGM, DraftKings and FanDuel back Nebraska online betting poll
A ballot initiative could determine whether Nebraska expands sports betting from in-person wagering to online markets.
Oregon Lottery reports $9.5m sports betting revenue in January
Oregon’s second-highest monthly revenue and DraftKings’ wagering performance offer operators and investors a view of sportsbook results.