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June 16, 2023

DC sports betting handle continues to decline in May

Player spending on sports betting in Washington DC fell again in May, although revenue was up month-on-month.

Handle for the month stood at $12.5m, which was 27.3% lower than $17.2m in May 2022 and also 17.2% down from $14.5m in April this year.

However, gross gaming revenue in May amounted to $2.0m, level with the same month last year and double the $1.0m generated in April.

Caesars Entertainment claimed top spot in revenue terms after collecting $818,817 from a $4.6m handle.

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June 14, 2023

Arizona sports betting revenue up despite handle fall in March

Consumer spending on sports betting in Arizona fell 6.7% year-on-year in March, although the state was able to report a rise in revenue.

Wagering handle for the month was $644.8m, down from $691.0m in March 2022 but 5.8% higher than $609.3m in February of this year.

Players bet $639.9m online and $4.1m at retail sportsbooks across the state.

Bettors won a total of $591.2m during March, while adjusted gross event wagering revenue before free bets was $53.4m. This was 43.6% ahead of $37.2m last year and also 57.1% more than $34.0m in February this year.

Of total revenue, $53.0m was attributed to online wagering, while the remaining $318,760 came from retail betting.

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June 13, 2023

Indiana sports betting handle falls again in May

Consumer spending on sports wagering in Indiana declined again in May, although revenue improved month-on-month.

Players bet $283.4m on sports during the month, down 8.1% from $308.4m in May 2022 and 11.9% lower than $321.4m in April this year.

Basketball drew the most bets with $72.0m wagered in May, while $64.8m was spent on baseball bets and $2.0m on football. A further $79.4m was wagered on parlay bets and $69.0m across other sports.

In contrast, adjusted gross revenue reached $33.8m. This was 10.1% more than $30.7m in May last year and also 15.0% ahead of $29.4m in April this year.

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June 12, 2023

NY sports betting handle and revenue up in May

In New York, sports betting handle and revenue both increased year-on-year in May, although player spending fell to an eight-month low.

Consumers wagered a total of $1.36bn on sports during the month, up 7.9% from $1.26bn in May 2022 but 11.7% lower than $1.54bn in April of this year.

This was also the lowest monthly amount since September 2022, when handle amounted to $1.26bn.

In terms of revenue, this reached $152.0m for the month, a rise of 38.4% from $109.8m in May of last year and also 9.5% ahead of $138.8m in April 2023.

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June 12, 2023

Iowa sports betting revenue up despite further handle decline in May

Sports betting revenue in Iowa increased year-on-year and month-on-month in May despite the state experiencing an ongoing drop in handle.

Consumer spending for the month amounted to $147.7m, marginally down from $147.9m in May 2022 and also 14.6% behind $172.9m in April this year.

This marked the second consecutive month of handle decline in the state.

Of the total amount wagered by players, $135.2m was bet online and $12.5m at retail sports betting facilities.

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June 9, 2023

Delaware sports betting handle hits eight-month low in April

Player spending on sports betting in Delaware fell to its lowest monthly total in eight months during April, although igaming wagers improved year-on-year.

The state’s handle in April amounted to $3.4m, down 10.0% from $4.2m in April of 2022 and marginally lower than $3.5m in March this year. This was also the lowest monthly total since August 2022.

Revenue was 19.2% higher year-on-year at $374,568, although this figure was down 31.2% from $544,385 in March.

Delaware Park retained top spot in the market with $195,226 in revenue from $1.9m in bets. Bally’s Dover followed with $93,506 from $873,791, then Harrington Raceway with $46,728 off $458,575.

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June 8, 2023

GB online gross gambling yield reaches £1.30bn in Q4

Online gross gambling yield (GGY) in Great Britain increased 5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to £1.30bn (€1.51bn/$1.62bn), while GGY for the land-based sector also improved.

The latest gambling behaviour report released by the Gambling Commission covered activity in January, February and March 2023, a period that included the Cheltenham Festival horse racing event.

The Commission said the increase in online GGY was primarily driven by growth in real event betting and slots. The regulator also noted a rise in the total number of bets and spins, as well as average monthly active accounts.

Online real event betting was up almost 13% to £555m, with the number of bets 19% higher and average monthly active accounts 9% up year-on-year. The Commission put this down to the popularity of the Cheltenham Festival and player retention from the 2022 Fifa World Cup late last year.

Meanwhile, online slots GGY edged up 2% to £525m, helped by a 9% rise in the number of spins to 19.5 billion an..

June 7, 2023

Adam Greenblatt outlines BetMGM’s path to profitability

The US sports betting and igaming market is maturing and at BetMGM Adam Greenblatt believes product is the battleground where the leaders will be decided for the market’s next phase.

Adam Greenblatt has led BetMGM, the joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts since its formation in 2018. It is on track to achieve profitability in the second half of the year.

BetMGM is live in 20 states, as well as Washington DC and Puerto Rico and Ontario in Canada. Since 2018, it could be seen as the only business to consistently keep pace with DraftKings and FanDuel.

It didn’t have the database of the legacy daily fantasy giants. But thanks to the MGM Resorts connection (and without M&A along the way), it’s established as a top tier brand in the US.

Other brands with designs on a top tier position such as Caesars, Bally’s, Penn National and 888, have undergone significant change. They’ve acquired to grow, onboarded new tech or sought out new partners.

This may help each business close the..

June 1, 2023

Nevada gambling revenue edges up year-on-year in April

Gambling revenue in Nevada increased 2.7% year-on-year in April to $1.16bn, but the state also reported an 11.5% month-on-month decline.

Revenue was higher than $1.13bn in April 2022 but down from the $1.31bn posted in March of this year.

Slots were again by far the primary source of revenue for the state, generating $837.9m for the month, up 4.2% year-on-year. This included $464.5m from multi-denomination slots and $275.9m from penny slot games.

However, revenue from table, counter and card games, including sports betting activity, fell 0.8% to $321.8m.

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May 31, 2023

FL highlights “solid” Betclic growth in stable Q1

FL Entertainment highlighted the “solid” 16% revenue growth of its gaming subsidiary Betclic in a stable Q1.

Overall FL’s online sports betting and gaming revenue rose to €244m in Q1, up 14.5% from the previous year.

Chief executive François Riahi said the business’ betting and gaming divisions continued to “perform well” during the quarter. He added that the business was carried by the positive impacts of the 2022 Fifa World Cup “which resulted in double-digit revenue growth across all activities”, he said.

the business said it was “carried” by the positive impact of the world cup

The company also pointed to the high level of new active players, which increased 55% year-on-year. FL said that this resulted from the football tournament, as well as “successful cross selling strategies” across the business’ other products.

FL Q1 segment growth

All of the verticals experienced growth during the period. The company’s sportsbook revenue rose 11.3% to €194.8. Casino increased 31.6% to ..

May 24, 2023

International growth offsets NA decline in Super Group Q1

Growth in Betway-operator Super Group’s African, Middle Eastern and European operations partially offset the decline in revenue experienced in the company’s North American division.

Super Group chief executive Neal Menashe praised the “solid” result in Q1 and emphasised that the company remained focused on profit and revenue growth.

“During the month of March, net gaming revenue was a record high, along with the operational EBITDA margin of over 20% and this is a strong reminder of the value of operating leverage in our business,” he said.

“We are confident that we will continue to build on another strong quarter across igaming and sports betting across the world.”

Regulation in Ontario throttles North American segment

Super Group reported €338.5m for the first three months of 2023, a 1% rise from the €334.5m the company achieved in the same period of the previous year.

Overall, Super Group’s Betway sports betting and gaming business generated €198.2m of the total, while the op..

May 22, 2023

NH sports betting revenue up in April despite handle drop

The New Hampshire Lottery reported year-on-year and month-on-month increases in sports betting revenue despite a drop in handle.

Players spent $65.1m during the month, down 10.9% from $73.1m in April 2022 and 37.0% lower than the record $103.4m bet in March this year.

Online spend for April reached $56.8m, while a further $8.3m was bet at retail sportsbooks.

In contrast, revenue from sports wagering in April amounted to $6.7m. This was up 97.1% on 2022 and 39.6% more than in March.

Internet betting accounted for $6.1m of monthly revenue, with retail betting at $586,755.

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