Sports Betting & Gambling News for August 2024

James Bisson breaks down the best cricket betting sites, a list that includes bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel and others.

Which states allow college player prop bets? Which ones have restrictions on these markets? And which states have banned them altogether? Find the status of every state here.

When it comes to high hopes for this year's NFL Draft, no fanbase compares with the Chicago Bears – and no group of supporters is more jaded than the Carolina Panthers.

When it comes to stadium selfies, no fan base is cheerier than the Washington Commanders – and none are sadder than the Atlanta Falcons. James Bisson elaborates further.

One of the most restrictive states when it comes to gambling, Utah, will soon have a constitutional amendment reintroduced to legalize lotteries.

bet365 was forced to pay New Jersey sports betting customers more than a half-million dollars after they were found to have illegally changed odds.

Inspired Entertainment announced this week that it has become the latest gaming studio to join Scientific Games’ SG Content Hub Partner Program.

PlayStar iCasino users in New Jersey will benefit from an expanded catalog of gaming options thanks to a partnership deal the company signed with Play’n Go.

On Aug. 5, BetRivers announced it won't implement a tax surcharge on winning bets in high-tax states, opposing DraftKings' decision earlier in the week.

There is bipartisan support for eliminating a 0.25% federal betting excise tax on handle in participating American jurisdictions.

Jason Robins has come under fire after the DraftKings CEO announced his sports betting site will soon charge a tax on winning wagers.

Arizona is back to having 18 operators after granting event wagering licenses to Plannatech and Sporttrade following an exhaustive process.

The New York sports betting scene is losing one of the best sports betting apps but gaining another, as ESPN BET is set to acquire WynnBET's online sports betting license in the state.

Bally's heads into the rest of the summer on a high after nearly doubling its Q2 North American revenue year-over-year.

DraftKings Sportsbook has joined a rapidly changing sports betting scene in the DC sports betting market, which has expanded significantly in recent weeks.

Hard Rock Bet has released an exciting new promotion for bettors. We have all the details behind the new profit boosts to help you build your bankroll.

A bettor in Tennessee cashed in huge while playing the free Home Run Derby game through Fanatics.

Jay Snowden, CEO of Penn Entertainment, attributed the mass layoffs to a "new phase of growth" for the company's struggling sportsbook.

DraftKings is set to launch in the nation's capital, with Washington D.C. now expanding to include more sportsbooks.

High 5 games, a casino game provider, entered the West Virginia market with yet another partnership with Caesars Digital.

SuperBook Sports, one of the top sports betting operators, announced last week that it would cease operations across eight U.S. states.

After a major IT outage disrupted various industries worldwide, Entain PLC-owned sports betting brands, including BetMGM, was one of hardest-hit brands in the iGaming space.

Some changes are coming to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., and they involve DraftKings Sportsbooks bringing new options to the casino floor.

After a brief budget dispute, DC sports bettors now finally get a wider betting menu.

Maryland has an established sports betting market, but Betfred was unable to compete with the big guns in the state and has announced its exit.

PrizePicks has found its new CEO, announcing that former Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra will take on the role.

Another strong month in The Buckeye State has Ohio nearly $400 million ahead of its first-half pace of last year.

First-half financial reports for BetMGM are in, and the company has reported staggering revenue figures exceeding one billion dollars.

The best sports betting sites in Ontario got plenty of action in the first quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year.

An assemblyman in New Jersey is pushing to legalize gambling on in-state college teams.

Indiana has released its sports betting financials for June 2024, and like many states nationwide, we're seeing a mixed bag of results in the summer slowdown.

Virginia's casinos have released their June 2024 report, and they're showing great improvements from last year during the summer sports slowdown.

New York sports betting financials for June 2024 show the state has suffered the spring/summer slowdown, reporting its lowest handle since last August.

The sports betting and gaming financials from Iowa for June 2024 have been released, and they show mixed results.

We have the sports betting financials for June 2024 out of New Hampshire, and while some of the numbers were positive, it wasn't all positive news.

It was another excellent month for sports betting in Illinois, as the state's May financials show a handle above $1 billion for a ninth straight month.

In its first full month of operation, FanDuel set new all-time records for sports betting in the nation's capital, though trouble could loom for the overall partnership.

The Ohio Casino Commission Control has released its financials for May 2024, and it was a strong month for slots and table games in the Buckeye State.

Virginia has reported its May 2024 sports betting financials, and it shows a sizable year-over-year handle increase for Old Dominion.

The NIGC report for FY2023 is out, and it shows continued impressive growth for Tribal-owned and operated gaming.

Nevada continued to see a notable decline in its sports betting handles in May 2024, falling out of the top five jurisdictions and dipping year over year.

Zach Edey has had a wild week, going from mocked outside the lottery to top-10 draft pick and public betting favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year.

Colorado logged its second-best hold rate since legalization in May 2024, and we have all the details of the Centennial State's sports betting financials.

Although it missed its initial target, Bally Bet now appears to be set to launch in Massachusetts, potentially as early as Monday.

A pair of surprising appointments to the Minnesota Racing Commission have raised eyebrows in the state, but the Governor has defended his decision.

Circa Sports has signed its second NHL jersey patch deal, this time with the Chicago Blackhawks, and we have the details of the agreement.

LeoVegas, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts, has acquired Tipcio and we have details of the deal and LeoVegas' plans for their new property.

Louisiana has submitted its sports betting financials for May 2024, and we have all the details of how the sportsbook battered the public once again.

Michigan and Colorado sports betting regulators have issued cease-and-desist letters to Bovada, one of the most popular unlicensed regulators operating in the United States, and we have details of its response.