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October 19, 2023

Netherlands’ NGR up 85% in 2022

The Netherlands' licensed gaming market generated €3.4bn (£2.95bn/$3.59bn) in net gaming revenue (NGR) in 2022, according to a report from regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA).

The report is based on 2022 only, as it was the first full calendar year for the Netherlands’ online gambling market.

The country’s market officially opened in October 2021, following the passage and ratification of the much-delayed Remote Gambling Act (KOA). This month marks two years since the market became live. NGR comprises of deposits minus prizes paid out.

NGR for 2022 was up by 85.0% from €2.0bn in 2021. KSA noted that this was due to an increase in both online gambling and land-based play, particularly as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions lifted. Land-based venues were closed in the Netherlands until 25 January 2022, with restrictions still applying until 25 February 2022.

Spending on gambling and advertising

Online casino was one of the Netherlands’ smaller markets in 2022, behind lotteries and l..

October 19, 2023

Mississippi sports betting handle surpasses $50m in September

Players in Mississippi spent more than $50.0m betting on sports in September, with the state reporting a year-on-year increase in handle.

Total sports betting handle in September reached $51.6m, up 19.7% from $43.1m in Mississippi last year. The monthly figure was also 141.1% ahead of $21.4m in August this year.

As for revenue, this amounted to $8.1m, a decline of 8.0% from $8.8m in September 2022. However, the total was 200.0% higher than the $2.7m generated in August.

Coastal casinos the place to be for sports betting in Mississippi

Consumers again favoured sports betting at coastal casinos in Mississippi. These venues took a total of $33.5m in sports wagers and posted $5.8m in revenue.

Meanwhile, central casinos processed $12.3m in sports bets and reported revenue of $1.7m. In addition, players spent $5.8m betting on sports at northern casinos, with revenue at these venues reaching $698,827.

In terms of what players were betting on in September, football was the sport of choic..

October 17, 2023

G2E 2023: Like Covid never happened

The dog days of the pandemic feel long in the past and the gaming industry was in a bullish mood at G2E 2023, Buck Wargo writes. Despite potential economic headwinds, international expansion and high hopes for igaming mean many left Las Vegas with the sense the industry is in good health.

It was like the pandemic never happened.

The Global Gaming Expo returned to Las Vegas last week, upbeat and optimistic about igaming’s future.

The industry faces headwinds in the coming months from the US economy and a potential Culinary Union strike in Las Vegas, but attendees at the show remained positive.

G2E attracted more than 25,000 people over its four days, just shy of 2019’s record 27,000 turnout. Attendance continued to bounce back after 2020’s cancelled event and a 2021 edition that drew only 13,000 delegates.

A greater return of international visitors and exhibitors – more than 125 countries were represented – helped boost attendance numbers. There were 368 exhibitors, up from 350 a y..

October 17, 2023

New Jersey gambling revenue up 7.5% in September despite land-based dip

Gambling revenue in New Jersey increased by 7.5% year-on-year, to $521.5m in September, despite a fall in land-based casino revenue.

Total revenue was comfortably higher than $485.0m in September 2022. However, the figure was slightly lower than the $531.6m generated in New Jersey in August this year.

Land-based casino gambling remains the main source of revenue in New Jersey despite the yearly decline. Revenue for this segment hit $246.5m, down 2.1% from $251.7m last year.

Some $182.7m of all land-based gambling revenue came from slot machine games, a drop of 2.0%. Table games generated 63.8%, down 2.2% from September last year.

Igaming revenue tops $164m in September

Turning to igaming, this area of the market experienced the most growth in September. For the month, revenue amounted to $163.8m, an increase of 21.1% from last year’s $135.2m.

Online slots drew $161.4m in revenue, up 21.4% from the previous year. The other $2.4m was generated from peer-to-peer poker games in New J..

October 17, 2023

Massachusetts: DraftKings takes record $290m sports bets in September

DraftKings processed a record $290.1m in online sports bets in Massachusetts during September, while the state reported a month-on-month rise in total betting handle.

Overall sports betting hit $512.2m in September, up 62.7% from $314.9m in August. It is also the second highest monthly total since Massachusetts launched legal online wagering in March.

Online betting accounted for $499.7m of total wagering, while a further $12.4m was spent at retail sportsbooks.

Sports betting revenue just shy of $50m

An increase in spending in September also led to a rise in taxable sports betting revenue.

During the month, operators generated a total of $49.8m in wagering revenue, up 119.4% from $22.7m in August. Of this total, $49.0m came from online betting and $783,017 retail wagering.

Again, this was the second highest amount since the legal online betting market opened. Only May’s $59.4m is higher than the total generated in September.

DraftKings running away with Massachusetts online spor..

October 16, 2023

Betfred launches Maryland sportsbook with Long Shot’s

Sports betting operator Betfred has expanded its retail reach into Maryland after rolling out a new land-based sportsbook in the state in partnership with Long Shot’s.

The Betfred Sportsbook is now open at Long Shot’s, an off-track betting location in the Capital Region of Maryland.

The new sports betting facility features an 80-panel television wall and 12 self-service kiosks. Players can place cash bets at the betting counter, as well as deposit and withdraw from their Betfred online account.

Betfred only secured a licence in Maryland in February of this year. However, its course to launch in the state was plotted well in advance of this, with details of the Long Shot’s link-up revealed in July 2022.

Maryland legalised sports betting in December 2021 with retail launching first. Regulated online sports wagering did not launch until November last year.

“Our commitment to enhancing the sports betting experience remains unwavering,” Betfred USA CEO Kresimir Spajic said. “The effort..

October 13, 2023

Kansas smashes sports betting handle record in September

Consumers in Kansas spent a total of $219.3m on sports betting during September, a new monthly record for the US state.

Kansas opened its legal sports betting market in September last year. Players bet $160.5m in the opening month, with this year’s figure 36.6% ahead year-on-year.

The September 2023 figure was also up 132.3% from $94.4m in August this year. In addition, it surpassed the previous record of $206.3m set in March this year by 6.3%.

Some $201.1m of all bets placed in September were done so online, while $18.2m was spent at retail sportsbooks.

As for revenue, this amounted to $8.1m in September. Revenue was up 523.1% from $1.3m in the same month last year and 68.8% ahead of $4.8m in August.

Online sports betting accounted for $7.6m of all revenue for the month, with retail’s share at $459,336.

Boot Hill Casino and DraftKings retain the lead in Kansas

Breaking down monthly performance, Boot Hill Casino and partner DraftKings continue to lead the online market. The par..

October 13, 2023

Indiana sports betting handle surpasses $400m in September

Players in Indiana spent more than $400.0m betting on sports during September, while operators were able to generate in excess of $41.0m in revenue.

Sports betting handle in Indiana reached $404.1m in September. This was 5.7% more than $382.5m last year and also 69.7% ahead of $238.1m in August this year.

The start of the new NFL season meant football was the most popular sport to wager on in September. Indiana bettors wagered a total of $155.4m in football during the month.

Baseball also proved popular with players, drawing $50.3m in bets, and basketball $10.4m. A further $124.8m was spent on parlay bets and $62.9m other sports.

As for taxable adjusted gross revenue, this amounted to $41.1m. This was 19.7% lower than $51.2m in September 2022 but 74.9% higher than $23.5m in August of this year.

Ameristar Casino and DraftKings edge ahead with sports betting in Indiana

Looking at individual operators, Ameristar Casino and DraftKings moved to the front of the state’s market in Septe..

October 10, 2023

Sportradar secures deal to power Taiwan Sports Lottery

Sportradar has secured a long-term contract to serve as the official technology and services solution provider to the Taiwan Sports Lottery.

The agreement runs from 2024 to 2033, with Sportradar being appointed as part of a wider consortium in Taiwan.

The consortium secured the third Sports Lottery Licence from the Taiwan government’s Sports Administration in December 2022. It also includes ADATA Technology as licence holder, Taiwan Sports Lottery Company as the operator and China Trust Bank.

Sportradar will roll out its Orako end-to-end sportsbook and player account management solution across over 2,600 retail outlets in Taiwan. Orako will also be implemented across online and mobile channels as part of an omnichannel approach.

Orako also includes managed trading services, pre-match and live data and odds, audio-visual streaming and marketing services.

The wider agreement covers the delivery of required equipment across all retail stores. This includes customised lottery termina..

October 10, 2023

Colorado bounces back in August as sports betting handle hits $306.1m

Consumers in Colorado spent $306.1m betting on sports in August, an increase on the same month last year, while revenue was also higher.

Handle in Colorado was $15.5m ahead of $290.1m in August 2022. The monthly sports betting spend also surpassed the $281.1m wagered in July this year by 8.9%.

Players bet a total of $304.2m online during August, with the remaining $1.9m wagered via retail sportsbooks.

Baseball remained the most popular sport to wager on in Colorado, drawing $105.5m in bets. The state is home to Major League Baseball franchise the Colorado Rockies.

Tennis ranked second in terms of betting spend, with players wagering a total of $29.9m on the sport. Basketball followed with a $26.4m handle, while $53.5m was spent on parlay wagers in August.

Sports betting revenue remains level in Colorado

Turning to revenue, gross gaming revenue from sports wagering in August reached $25.9m. This was level with the same month last year and 3.6% ahead of the $25.0m generated in July..

October 10, 2023

Iowa sports betting handle jumps to $245.8m in September

Monthly sports betting handle in Iowa increased year-on-year to $245.8m in September but revenue in the Hawkeye State declined.

Players spending on sports betting in Iowa was 22.8% ahead of the $200.2m wagered in September 2022. The monthly handle was also 74.1% higher than $141.2m in August this year.

Of the total bet in September, $222.3m was spent online and $23.4m at retail sportsbooks across Iowa.

As for revenue, sports wagering net receipts for the month amounted to $24.1m. This was 5.1% lower than $25.4m in September last year but 78.5% more than $13.5m in August of 2023.

Online sports betting accounted for $20.9m of revenue in September and retail wagering $3.1m.

Diamond Jo Dubuque retains top spot in Iowa

Looking to individual operators, Diamond Jo in Dubuque and partner FanDuel remain out on front in Iowa. The partnership heralded $6.0m in revenue from $52.6m in total wagers in September.

Wild Rose in Jefferson and partner DraftKings placed second with $3.4m in revenue..

October 4, 2023

Paddy Power closes 21 shops in Ireland

Flutter UK and Ireland has closed 21 Paddy Power shops in the Republic of Ireland, affecting 78 members of staff.

The list of affected shops includes Dominick Street Galway, Kilkenny, Rathdrum and Templemore. In a statement, Flutter said the decision to close consisted of two main facets – lease expiries and early terminations. It added the decision came after a review into its “high street estate”.

Paddy Power is among Flutter’s biggest brands in the UK and Ireland, alongside Betfair and Sky Bet.

Flutter stated that the closures leave 230 active Paddy Power shops across the Republic of Ireland.

Flutter added that the “majority” of the 78 members of staff would be offered redeployment across Paddy Power’s remaining shops. However, it admitted that the closures would lead to a “small number” of job losses.

“As with all businesses in the retail sector, we regularly review our estate to ensure we are operating efficiently and meeting the evolving needs of our customers,” said David N..

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