James Chittick

Washington D.C. sports betting handle reached $12million in February 2024, down 5% on the previous year’s figure. In 2023, the city’s sports betting handle was $12.6m, making a slight year-on-year drop. And there was an even sharper decline in the month-to-month figure. In January 2024, the handle was $16m, making February’s $12.6m a 25% drop-off. …

DraftKings is a potential buyer of Rush Street Interactive with sources revealing it is exploring a potential sale, among other options. A report from Bloomberg claims company representatives have approached several potential buyers, including DraftKings. RSI, which operates both the PlaySugarHouse and BetRivers brands, provides online gaming and betting to 15 states in the U.S. …

February saw a new record for Michigan igaming revenue as 2024 revealed a year-on-year increase for the Great Lakes State. Last month, Michigan igaming revenue hit $188million, pushing the total gaming revenue of the state above that of the previous year’s figure. That represents more than a $6m jump from January’s figure of $181.9m, a …

Gaming operator Jackpot.com is set to launch as the courier for the Arkansas Lottery. Lottery courier service Jackpot.com has expanded into new territory and will now deliver the lottery in Arkansas. The service allows players to buy official state lottery tickets and collect winnings on their phones or other devices. Currently, they operate in Ohio, …

The latest report from the state’s Lottery shows New Hampshire sports betting revenue declined in February, falling well below January’s numbers. In total, the handle for New Hampshire in February was $62.3million. That represents a 15% drop on January’s figure of £73.3m. It’s now the third consecutive month that New Hampshire’s sports betting handle has …

The latest round of Pennsylvania lottery upgrades has been confirmed by officials as impacting players’ ability to buy tickets. Starting on Monday, these upgrades include test environments, communications networks and back-office systems. The migration will last much of Tuesday, with officials announcing the purchase of game tickets will be affected. Players have been encouraged to …

MGM has denied a viral report which claims musician Bruno Mars is in major casino debt. After an anonymously sourced report claimed the “Grenade” singer owed the resort company millions of dollars, MGM came out to denounce the story. Mars, 38, allegedly racked up an enormous debt in MGM’s Las Vegas casinos, but the operator …

MGM Resorts President Bill Hornbuckle has suggested his company may be looking to acquire a sports betting tech firm. As well as discussing opportunities in the UAE and Thailand, Hornbuckle suggested MGM may also consider a live dealer supplier. The company president discussed MGM’s strategy at the JP Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management …

A fierce debate has been sparked after lawmakers began pushing for a ban on New Orleans gambling adverts. This latest bill proposal comes as Louisiana legalized sports betting in 55 of its 64 parishes. That move came after voters in many New Orleans districts signalled their approval. In a move that’s sparked strong debate throughout …

Fanatics Betting & Gaming has been granted an Arizona wagering license by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADOG) on March 15. The only major US operator not yet in the market, Fanatics will partner with the Tonto Apache Tribe. An application window was opened by ADOG in February, offering one tribal and at least one …