AGA Estimates 50 Million Americans Bet Legally on Super Bowl LVII
The American Gaming Association estimated that approximately 50 million Americans planned to wager legally on Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles — with total legal and illegal combined handle estimated at approximately $16 billion.
Live! Casino & Hotel Portsmouth Becomes Virginia's Second Casino to Open
Live! Casino & Hotel Portsmouth, operated by The Cordish Companies, opened in Portsmouth, Virginia in January 2023, becoming the second casino facility to open in the state following Bristol Casino's July 2022 launch and furthering the development of Virginia's new commercial casino market.
New York State Reviews Three Downstate Casino License Applications Including Manhattan Proposals
New York State's Gaming Facility Location Board began reviewing applications for up to three downstate commercial casino licences in 2023, with major proposals including MGM Resorts at Yonkers, Genting at Queens, and multiple Manhattan-area proposals from Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Hard Rock.
Ohio Launches Legal Sports Betting on New Year's Day 2023
Ohio launched regulated online and retail sports betting on January 1, 2023, becoming one of the largest US states to go live with legal wagering, with DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and multiple other operators active from day one.
Argentina Wins 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Legal US Soccer Betting Reaches New Heights
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup on December 18, 2022, defeating France in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw after extra time at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. The tournament became the most bet-on soccer event in the history of US legal sports betting, with more than 30 licensed state markets active during the competition.
Maryland Launches Mobile Sports Betting in November 2022, Completing State's Wagering Market
Maryland launched mobile sports betting in November 2022, adding online sportsbook access to the retail betting that had been available at licensed casinos since December 2021 and completing the state's regulatory framework for a full sports betting market.
How to Understand FIFA World Cup Betting Markets: An Educational Guide
The FIFA World Cup generates the most diverse range of international soccer betting markets available in a single event. This educational guide explains the main World Cup betting market types — match winner, outright winner, Asian handicap, total goals, and more — along with responsible gambling guidance for anyone planning to wager on the tournament.
California Voters Reject Both Proposition 26 and Proposition 27, Blocking Sports Betting Legalisation
California voters rejected both Proposition 26 (in-person tribal casino sports betting) and Proposition 27 (mobile commercial sports betting) in the November 8, 2022 general election, keeping the most populous US state without legal sports betting despite over $300 million spent campaigning on the two measures.
Nebraska Launches Casino Gambling at Licensed Racetracks Following 2020 Ballot Measure
Nebraska began opening casino gambling at licensed horse racing tracks in 2022, following the state's voters approving Amendment 1 (Referendum 429) in November 2020. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission issued the first gaming licences and facilities opened across the state.