Sports Betting & Gambling News for December 2024

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The Missouri Gaming Commission has named Kevin Bond its new Deputy Director while gearing up for the launch of a legal sports betting market.

The American Gaming Association has added a fifth pillar to its Have a Game Plan Bet Responsibly campaign.

While legal sports betting has received the green light in Missouri, operators won't just be popping up overnight.

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of sports betting behemoth FanDuel, has hired a new Senior Director.

A legal sports betting market in Missouri is on its way following the certification of November election ballots.

Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz discussed Missouri sports legalization, Albert sports legalization, and the impact of sweepstakes casinos.

The CEO of Robinhood, an online stocks and crypto trading platform, has suggested that the company is considering expanding into sports betting.

Spectrum has released its top gaming trend predictions for 2025, and sweepstakes casinos top the list.

Fanatics has announced that it will return to New York City for Fanatics Fest in 2025, the event's second year running in the Big Apple.

Hard Rock Bet has reintroduced its Winterfest promotion in New Jersey, offering players #4 million in payouts.

West Virginia's lottery director has made it clear to online poker operators that the state is ready for business.

To celebrate its first anniversary in Florida, Hard Rock Bet is kicking off a $1 million promo for bettors in the state.

Vixio has announced a new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, and we have all the details.

Hard Rock Bet New Jersey has launched an exclusive online casino game with Play'n GO, bringing Pork N Roll to consumers in the Garden State.

Pragmatic Play has expanded its sports betting product by adding soccer player props to its portfolio.

Missouri will have a legalized sports betting market after Amendment 2 has held up to a recount.

New Jersey lawmakers are considering changes to the laws regarding inactive gambling accounts and the funds held in them.

Indiana's sports betting handle set a new record in November 2024, smashing a record just one month earlier.

Kansas has reported its sports betting financials for November 2024, showing the state reaching new highs in multiple metrics.

Tennessee has reported a new sports betting handle record in November, a third-consecutive month lodging a new high.

The Missouri Gaming Commission has released the state's riverboat casino financials for November 2024, showing solid growth.

Michigan has reported its November 2024 casino financials, showing a year-on-year increase in revenue.

New York has reported its sports betting financials for November, showing a record revenue despite a slight dip in handle.

Oregon Lottery has reported its final 2024 fiscal year financials, showing a revenue increase from last year and generating nearly a billion dollars.

New Jersey has reported its sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024, with mixed results overall.

New York has delivered its October 2024 sports betting financials; a record sports betting handle has been reported.

The Virginia Lottery has reported its October casino revenue figures, and the news is generally favorable.

B2B gaming provider Inspired Entertainment has announced its Q3 2024 financials, revealing revenues of $78 million, a 40% increase on the same period last year.

Delaware's sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024 have been released, and they're both promising.

Michigan has reported on its sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024, showing a mostly solid month.

Ohio has reported its casino financials for September 2024, showing mixed results with a decrease in revenue.

The financial statements from Churchill Downs Incorporated for Q3 2024 are in, and they show record-breaking revenues.

Michigan has reported its iGaming financials for September 2024, showing solid revenue growth year-over-year and month-over-month.

Colorado has reported its August casino revenue, with just under $100 million being collected in a small boost from July.

The summer slowdown for sports betting in Louisiana started to turn around in August, with increased betting handle as the Bayou State entered the NFL season.

Massachusetts has reported its casino and sportsbook betting financials for August 2024, and things are trending upward on both fronts.

Indiana has reported its casino and sports betting financials for August 2024, showing that despite the summer slowdown, business has started to pick up.

Maryland has reported on its brick-and-mortar casino revenue for August 2024, and it's generally positive picture.

While the nationwide summer slowdown impacted the overall handle, a solid hold rate propelled Pennsylvania to sports betting revenue gains.

The summer slowdown has hit Michigan. Despite seeing increases from last year, the Great Lake State has accepted its lowest numbers of 2024.

Sports betting operators in Connecticut continued to show rapid annual growth, with figures exploding from last year's summer slowdown.

The DC sports betting industry has made tremendous gains compared to last year, as the district expanded to allow additional sportsbooks in mid-July.