Sports Betting
BetMGM Sports Betting Earnings 2026: Handle Grows But Profit Slides
BetMGM sports betting earnings 2026 for the second quarter show a company caught between rising activity and shrinking margins. Net revenue reached 711 million dollars, a 3 percent increase from the prior year. However, adjusted EBITDA fell to 74 million dollars. That is down sharply from 86 million dollars a year earlier. The numbers reveal […]
Read moreSouth Carolina Sports Betting 2026: Lawsuit Targets DraftKings and Polymarket
South Carolina sports betting 2026 just landed in court again. A Charleston resident sued DraftKings and Polymarket on July 29. The suit claims both companies dodge the state’s sports betting ban through event contracts. South Carolina Sports Betting 2026: Inside the Complaint Sports betting has been illegal in South Carolina since 1912. The lawsuit argues […]
Read moreIllinois Sports Betting Tax 2026: Lawmakers Push to Block Chicago Levy
Illinois sports betting tax 2026 fights are heating up between Chicago and state lawmakers. The Illinois House Gaming Committee approved a bill 15-0 this year. The bill would strip cities of the power to tax sports wagering on their own. Chicago’s own 10.25 percent tax on operators is the direct target. Illinois Sports Betting Tax […]
Read morePennsylvania Sports Betting 2026: June Handle Hits Record $570 Million During World Cup
Pennsylvania Sports Betting 2026 handle climbed to a record $570.3 million in June. World Cup matches drove much of the surge. Bettors piled into moneyline and prop markets throughout the tournament. The figure marks the state’s highest monthly handle since legal sports betting launched. Operators across the state benefited from the sustained betting activity. Pennsylvania […]
Read moreNevada Sports Betting 2026: Lawmakers Target the Prediction Market Loophole
Nevada sports betting 2026 protections just gained new momentum in Congress. Reps. Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei introduced a House bill this week. The legislation would ban prediction market platforms like Kalshi from offering sports wagers disguised as financial contracts. Nevada’s licensed sportsbook industry stands to benefit directly. Nevada Sports Betting 2026: Inside the New […]
Read moreNew Jersey Sports Betting 2026: Record $917M Handle as World Cup Payouts Sink Hold
New Jersey sports betting 2026 numbers hit a new ceiling in June. Bettors wagered a record $917 million during the month. However, the state’s sportsbooks did not celebrate for long. Heavy favorite payouts tied to the FIFA World Cup crushed hold rates across the board. Revenue fell sharply even as betting volume surged. New Jersey […]
Read moreNorth Carolina Betting Tax 2026: Rate Jumps to 23 Percent
North Carolina betting tax 2026 changes took effect July 1, when the state raised its online sports betting tax from 18 percent to 23 percent. Lawmakers passed the hike as part of a $34 billion state budget. It marks the first tax increase since North Carolina legalized mobile sports betting in March 2024. The new […]
Read moreNew York Sports Betting 2026: Mobile Handle Tops $396 Million
New York sports betting 2026 keeps setting fresh records. The state’s eight licensed mobile sportsbooks topped $60 million in revenue for a second straight week. Spain’s extra-time World Cup final win fueled a massive hold for operators. The New York Gaming Commission confirmed the numbers this week. New York Sports Betting 2026: Breaking Down the […]
Read moreHawaii Sports Betting 2026: Digital-Only Bill Clears Key Committee
Hawaii sports betting 2026 moved a step closer to reality this week. The state House Committee on Economic Development and Technology advanced a new digital wagering bill. Lawmakers voted 5-2 to send the measure forward. The bill would authorize at least six online sportsbooks across the state. Hawaii Sports Betting 2026: What the Bill Would […]
Read moreArizona Sports Betting Scandal 2026: Cardinals Executive Suspended
Arizona sports betting scandal 2026 headlines broke this week around a single NFL front office name. The league suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely. Officials say Gold shared confidential draft information before it went public. He also allegedly placed parlay bets on NFL and college football games. Arizona Sports Betting Scandal […]
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