Tag: Online sports betting

The analyst’s take: Bet365’s 2022-23 financial results

A key theme of Bet365’s revenue report for FY2022-23 was its investment into the US market. Ed Birkin, senior analyst at H2 Gambling Capital, believes this outlay could end up paying dividends.

While the most prominent figure in the operator’s report was its £61.2m (€71.0m/$77.6m) loss, Bet365 also recorded significant revenue growth.

Birkin believes Bet365’s growing interest in the US market, as well as its hugely successful Ontario launch, could lead to future growth in regions such as North America and the soon-to-be regulated Brazil.

bet365 is currently the market leader in ontario

“Although the company has a reputation for operating in a number of unlicensed markets, it has been clear for a long time that it will seek a licence in any market where it is available and commercially viable to do so,” says Birkin. “Therefore, it’s no surprise to see continued international expansion.

“Their transition to the onshore market in Ontario appears to have gone smoothly, where they’re t..

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Tiers and turbulence in US sports betting

The US sports betting sector has grown rapidly, but Paul Girvan sees trouble on the horizon for the early leaders.

The rapid development of US sports betting has been astounding. Currently some 32 states have legalised some form of sports betting and, of this number, 28 provide either mobile or online access.

Within the 32, there are five states where tribal operators provide the only betting option. To date the markets have been characterised by a hierarchy of operators that have gained access primarily via partnerships with land-based casino operators, both tribal and commercial.

A further eight states are considering the issue and could pass legislation in the coming year. Beyond these is a disparate group of states that have been resistant to passing sports betting legislation – although some have been actively considering the issue.

Among these are three powerhouses of tribal gaming; Minnesota, Oklahoma (with its proximity to Texas) and the behemoth of California. Trouble, ho..

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All-time high in New Jersey as 2023 revenue hits $5.78bn

Gambling revenue in New Jersey reached an all-time high of $5.78bn (£4.59bn/€5.32bn) in 2023, driven by record performances across igaming and sports betting.

Total revenue in 2023 was up 10.9% from $5.21bn in the previous year. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) noted growth across all three core markets.

Land-based casinos remain the primary source of gambling revenue in New Jersey. These accounted for $2.85bn of all revenue, a year-on-year rise of 2.2%.

Retail slots revenue was 3.3% higher at $2.11bn but table games revenue slipped 0.7% to $736.2m. Incidentally, table games was the only subsection of the market to report lower revenue in 2023.

New Jersey igaming revenue nears $2.00bn

As for igaming, revenue here reached $1.92bn – a new record and 15.7% higher than in 2022.

Online slots revenue jumped 15.9% to $1.89bn, while peer-to-peer poker increased 5.6% to $28.9m.

Golden Nugget took top spot in the igaming market with $524.8m in revenue for the year. R..

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Tennessee: Betting handle tops $493.3m in December

Players in Tennessee spent $493.3m (£387.9m/€450.5m) in December, an increase on last year but a month-on-month decline from November’s record.

Gross handle in Tennessee in December was 12.0% higher than in the same month in 2023. However, it was 4.3% behind the record $515.5m wagered in November 2023.

Incidentally, November was the first month in which player spend on betting in Tennessee surpassed $500.0m. The state’s legal wagering market opened in November 2020.

The gross handle figure accounted for $1.7m in adjustments which, when included, meant $495.1m in gross wagers.

Gross handle for Tennessee in December was up by 12.4% year-on-year but 4.3% behind the $517.1m posted in November.

Leading operators active in Tennessee

Tennessee was able to generate $9.1m in privilege tax from sports wagering during the month. Figures were published by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council but did not include data on revenue.

Tennessee was one of four states in which fanatics launched in..

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Kansas smashes sports betting revenue record in December

Kansas set a new monthly sports wagering revenue record of $20.1m (£15.8m/€18.4m) in December, while handle fell just short of November’s all-time high.

The December revenue haul beat the existing Kansas record of $14.4m in October by 39.6%. It was also 95.2% ahead of $10.3m in December 2022 and 125.8% higher than $8.9m in November of 2023.

Online betting generated $19.2m of all revenue in December, with retail wagering bringing in the other $808,961.

kansas’ previous record was $14.4m in october 2023

As for handle, players spent a total of $259.7m during the month. This was just short of the record $260.9m bet in November but 40.4% higher year on year.

Consumers bet $249.1m online in December and a further $10.6m at retail sportsbooks across Kansas.

Boot Hill leads online in Kansas

Looking at individual operators, Boot Hill Casino and DraftKings remained out in front in the online market. Revenue from the partnership totalled $8.5m from a $103.8m handle.

Kansas Star and FanDu..

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Indiana sets $55.6m sports betting revenue record in December

Indiana reported $50.6m (£39.8m/€46.2m) in adjusted gross revenue for December, a new monthly record, while the Hoosier State’s handle fell just short of an all-time high.

Taxable adjusted gross revenue in December narrowly beat the existing record in Indiana of $50.5m, set in September 2022.

The December amount was also 18.5% ahead of $42.7m in December of 2022. In addition, it surpassed the $30.7m posted in November 2023 by 64.8%.

Indiana narrowly misses out on handle record

Turning to handle and Indiana came close to a month of two new state records. Consumers spent $503.1m during December, the second highest monthly amount since the state opened its legal market in September 2019.

The December total was 16.6% ahead of the $431.4m bet in Indiana in the same month in 2022. It was also just 2.1% behind November 2023’s all-time high of $513.7m.

Basketball remained the sport of choice among Indiana consumers, drawing $133.1m in bets. The state is home to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers..

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Sports Betting Alliance opposes California sports betting ballots

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a group of leading US gambling operators, has declared its opposition to two sports betting ballots in California, saying it will not financially support either initiative.

Both ballots would give tribes exclusive rights to offer retail and online sports betting in California. They were filed with the state’s attorney-general in October 2023.

CALIFORNIA’S SPORTS BETTING BALLOTS WERE FILED WITH THE STATE’S ATTORNEY-GENERAL IN OCTOBER 2023

The two ballots name Reeve Collins, co-founder and CEO of Pala Interactive, as the contact for media inquiries. Pala Interactive was founded by the Pala Band of Mission Indians in 2013. It was acquired by Boyd Gaming in November 2022.

Authors of the ballots have been seeking financial support for signature gathering from sports betting operators. However, SBA members – BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbooks – have said they will not provide funding.

SBA blasts proposed ballots

SBA spokesperson Nat..

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North Carolina sports betting launch edges closer as internal controls deadline set

North Carolina has taken a step closer to launching legal sports betting after the US state’s lottery commission set a deadline of 26 January for operators to submit their internal controls.

Operators applying for a sports betting licence in North Carolina must send over proposed controls by this date. The North Carolina State Lottery said this helps ensure the applicant is ready to launch on the market’s opening day.

The deadline was set during a Commission meeting staged yesterday (10 January). During the same meeting, the Commission approved processes and documents advising applicants on submitting internal controls for approval.

Each licensed operator must receive approval of internal controls before offering bets in North Carolina.

Uncertainty remains over opening date

the north carolina application process launched at the start of december

North Carolina is yet to set a launch date for legal sports betting, although it is expected to be in March 2024. Commission chair Ripl..

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Vermont opens legal sports betting market

Vermont has announced the launch of its legal sports betting market, with players in the Green Mountain State now able to wager on sports with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics.

The Vermont market opened at midnight local time today (11 January). Governor Phil Scott and department of liquor and lottery commissioner, Wendy Knight, confirmed the launch date last month.

Scott signed House Bill 127 into law in June of last year, legalising sports betting in the state. The bill permits up to six online sportsbooks to operate in Vermont. Licensed operators will pay tax at rate of 20% of adjusted gross sports betting revenue.

vermont signed house bill 127 into law in june 2023

So far, three operators have been approved to offer mobile sports betting. The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery selected DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook through a competitive bid process.

“We are pleased to have selected three of the industry’s top companies to offer Vermonters and visitors the o..

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Maryland breaks sports betting handle again in December

In December Maryland set a new sports betting handle record for the second consecutive month, with players spending a total of $559.9m (£439.6m/€510.6m).

The December total, including promotional bets, is 1.7% ahead of the previous Maryland record of $550.7m in November. It is also 17.1% ahead of the $478.3m bet in December 2022, the first full month of legal online betting.

Of this total, some $541.7m was bet online, representing 96.7% of all bets. This included $19.7m in free promotional wagers. The remaining $6.2m was spent by players betting at retail sportsbooks across Maryland, with $32,146 in free bets.

Turning to revenue, overall taxable win in the state was $62.3m in December. This was 49.8% up from $41.6m in November but 26.7% behind $85.2m in December 2022.

Mobile betting generated $60.1m in hold, with retail’s contribution at $2.3m.

After accounting for $19.8m in promotional wagers, monthly revenue stood at $43.2m. The December figure was more than double November’s $2..

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Georgia sports betting bill returns to senate

A bill seeking to legalise sports betting in Georgia has been recommitted to the US state’s senate.

Senate Bill 172 was submitted in Georgia in February last year by State Senator Bill Cowsert. It went up against a rival bill, HB380, that also sought to regulate and legalise sports betting in the state.

The bill made it as far as a third reading in the senate. It was shelved in August but has now returned as sponsors seek to push through the bill and launch legal wagering.

The latest version of SB172 is very much unchanged in its core goal. Measures set out in the bill are near enough identical to last year’s version, with proposals covering matters such as licence fees and tax.

No limit on licences issued in Georgia

SB172 comprises several licence types, with each having different fees. The Georgia Sports Betting Commission would oversee the awarding of licences.

A type one sports betting licence covers wagering through an online sports betting provider. This would command an..

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GiG powers Betway launch in Portugal

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has partnered with Betway to support the online sports betting operator’s launch in Portugal.

Under the arrangement, GiG is providing its igaming platform and sportsbook to Betway in the country.

Plans for the Portugal-facing deal were first announced back in April 2022. Betway secured licences for sports betting and igaming in the country in February 2020.

plans for the launch were first announced in april 2022

Betway becomes the second B2B partner to launch with GiG in Portugal. GoldenPark also went live in the country last year, utilising GiG’s player account manager and sportsbook.

“As part of our ambitious growth strategy for Portugal in 2024, this GiG platform will help play a role in expediting our objectives to elevate the sports betting experience for existing Betway customers in Portugal and appealing to new ones,” Betway CEO Anthony Werkman said.

“This agreement will also allow our teams to work in synergy to reach our shared goals and as..

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