Nevada leads in per capita sports betting while Louisiana debates iGaming to tackle a budget deficit. Catch up on this week’s top stories in the gaming world.
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Industry News
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Gaming is set to thrive in 2025, with sportsbooks continuing to expand and reach new heights. Sphere in Las Vegas smashed records, bringing in $420.5M in 2024.
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NBA expansion rumors include Vegas and Seattle as potential destinations. Meanwhile, Hard Rock Bristol sets a new revenue record with $18.1M in its first month.
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New York’s sports betting revenue hit a record $231.7 million in November, fueled by a 10.2% hold. FanDuel led, while debates on federal regulation continue.
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DraftKings CEO Jason Robins predicts 2025 will drive gaming legislation, including iGaming expansion. Meanwhile, a $160M Live! Casino in Salem, NH, clears hurdles.
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SuperBook retreats from mobile betting in several states, focusing on its Las Vegas roots. Meanwhile, Massachusetts investigates sportsbooks’ player betting limits.
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ESPN Bet celebrates its 1st anniversary by linking to ESPN’s app, enhancing its user experience. Ohio fines DraftKings $425K for college prop bets and funding violations. Penn’s $1.5B ESPN partnership continues reshaping the betting landscape. Read on for more industry updates!
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Missouri voters approve sports betting, potentially influencing the Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to stay in-state. Meanwhile, Polymarket’s CEO Shayne Coplan faces federal scrutiny following a controversial election prediction, spotlighting the intersection of politics and prediction markets. Explore these pivotal stories in sports betting and gaming.
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Missouri sports betting passed with a razor-thin margin, paving the way for mobile and retail sportsbooks by December 2025. In political news, JD Vance tops the 2028 presidential betting odds, followed by Michelle Obama and Gavin Newsom, with other notable names also in contention.
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This week in sports betting news: Florida’s Seminole Tribe and West Flagler Associates reach a settlement, paving the way for Jai Alai on Hard Rock Bet. Meanwhile, gambling continues to gain bipartisan support, with 75% backing casinos and 69% favoring sports betting nationwide.
