According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, there was a 15.4% year-over-year increase for iGaming revenue in June 2025. Both retail and online slots were the main drivers of growth. Sports betting also showed improvement this month, despite being in the usual summer slowdown, where revenue is at annual lows. The majority of overall iGaming revenue came from the top three casino operators, including Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race … BetMGM set a $2.50 minimum bet for all wagers in Illinois that started on July 16, 2025. This change follows a new state tax that began on July 1, 2025. The Illinois Department of Revenue charges sportsbooks 25 cents per bet for the first 20 million bets each year. After that, the tax rises to 50 cents per bet. This tax targets small bets, which are common in Illinois, a … Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is one of the industry leaders in the sweepstakes casino space, featuring popular brands like Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker. As of July 2025, VGW has instituted a sales tax on Gold Coin purchases in several states. The tax rate, along with which states are affected, has not been specified by the company. “Some states don’t have sales tax, while in other states that … Tennessee sports betting handle was at $350.9 million in June, which was a significant decrease from $437.5 million in May. This slow period is likely to continue throughout the summer, since July and August are some of the least active months for sports betting for the year. Taking a look at the Tennessee sports betting handle since June 2024 sheds more insight on the market trends. After a year-over-year increase … DraftKings, a leading sports betting company, is ramping up its investment in real money gaming (RMG). Its official blog highlights plans to grow its presence in the fast-growing online gaming market. As more states legalize digital gambling, DraftKings aims to attract new users and solidify its position as a market leader. RMG was once limited to online sportsbooks and casino games, but has grown into a diverse sector of the … Massachusetts sports betting reported $525.5 million in sports betting handle for June, which was a substantial decrease from $645.7 million in May. Sports betting revenue also fell month-over-month from $79.9 million to $61.6 million. This decline is projected to continue through the summer months, since this is the slowest time of the sports betting calendar. Examining Massachusetts sports betting results since June 2024 provides more context for this month’s decline. … Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported $285.2 million in gross receipts for June 2025, a 5.4% decrease from May’s $301.4 million, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). iGaming generated $240.6 million, down from $251.47 million in May. Internet sports betting receipts fell to $44.6 million from $49.96 million. Despite the monthly decline, the industry showed strong yearly growth, with gross receipts up 24.9% from June 2024. … Fanatics Sportsbook announced an exclusive partnership with WWE to provide wrestling-themed games on its online casino just in time for SummerSlam, which takes place from Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3. It’s the first time in the event’s history that it will be held over two nights. Players will get to try out these WWE-style games at the end of July. This will be available where Fanatics Casino is … Caesars has announced enhanced features to their mobile betting app in Nevada, offering a universal digital wallet that gives users streamlined access to rewards and promotions. Players can now redeem Caesars rewards points, deposit funds, and claim winnings without having to switch accounts. “We’re always looking for ways to make things easier and more seamless for our players. The launch of our universal wallet in Nevada is a significant step … New York sports betting revenue decreased from $248.9 million in May to $206.5 million in June. There was also a decline in sports betting handle, falling from $2.2 billion to $1.6 billion. This downward trend is expected to continue throughout the summer, which is the slowest time of the sports betting calendar. Looking at New York sports betting results since June 2024 provides insight into the decline this past month. … North Carolina sports betting reached approximately $6.4 billion in total wagers for the last fiscal year, according to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, putting the total handle at almost $8.4 billion. The Tar Heel State has generated about $116.5 million in tax revenue from sports betting, exceeding initial expectations when the market went live in March 2024. Despite launching in March 2024, North Carolina has already made the top … The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) held a public hearing on July 17, 2025, to gather feedback on proposed sports betting regulations. The hearing, conducted in Jefferson City, focused on licensing rules for sportsbooks. No public comments were received during the session, which aligns with the state’s plan to launch legal sports betting by December 1, 2025. This follows voter approval of Amendment 2 in November 2024, which legalized sports betting …
Pennsylvania iGaming Shows Strong Performance in June
BetMGM Illinois Implements Higher Minimum Bet Cost to Offset Tax Increase
Sweeps Company VGW Implementing Sales Tax on Gold Coins Packages
Tennessee Betting Handle Decreases in June Amid Summer Slowdown
DraftKings Set to Double Down in Real Money Gaming Investments
Massachusetts Reports Lowest Sports Betting Handle of Year in June
Yearly Revenue Growth Continues in Michigan Despite 5.4% Drop in iGaming in June
Fanatics Teams Up With WWE to Launch SummerSlam Games on Online Casino
Caesars Upgrades Nevada Mobile Betting App
New York Sports Betting Revenue Declines in June 2025
North Carolina Sports Betting Reaches $6 Billion in 2025
Missouri Sportsbook Legalization Process Continues With Local Hearing
On July 15, 2025, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) fined five offshore sportsbooks $250,000 for operating without a license. Each operator—BetAnySports, Bookmaker, JazzSports, BetOnline, and Everygame—received a $50,000 penalty. The SWC, which oversees the state’s online-only sports betting, claims these companies broke the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act by accepting bets illegally. Tennessee legalized online sports betting in November 2020, and created the Sports Gaming Act in order to combat … New York’s online sports betting market saw its biggest revenue drop since August 2024, per the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The NYSGC annual fiscal report showed that mobile sports betting revenue was $206.5 million in June, down 17% from May’s $248.9 million. Still, June’s revenue was 65.2% higher than the $125 million from June 2024. The statewide hold rate was 12.52%, showing strong operator performance despite less betting. … On July 15, 2025, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta introduced AB 831. The bill aims to ban daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sweepstakes. It labels DFS as illegal betting under state law, similar to sports wagering. This follows a 2023 review requested by former Senator Scott Wilk. Voters rejected online sports betting in 2022, prompting this move. The bill’s broad rules might ban common marketing tools like sweepstakes and giveaways. … Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 1235 (SB 1235) into law back in June, putting an end to sweepstakes casinos within the Constitution State. This makes Connecticut the second state after Montana to ban sweepstakes casinos. The ban will take effect on October 1, 2025. Other states where sweepstakes casinos are unavailable include Washington, Idaho, New York, Nevada, Michigan, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia. SB 1235 states that “no … Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831) aims to ban sweepstakes casinos in California. The bill was introduced by Asm. Avelino Valencia and passed the Senate Governmental Organization Committee with a unanimous 10-0 result on July 8, 2025. The next step is for this bill to get through the Senate Public Safety Committee. Asm. Valencia stated, “online sweepstakes casinos have increased in popularity by exploiting no purchase necessary and use dual currency … Maryland casinos declined in revenue in June, earning $160.68 million, which was a 1.4% year-over-year decrease from $162.91 million. Overall numbers look better at $1.964 billion, which is a 0.1% increase compared to 2024. The hope is for a bounce back in July, especially since the summer months performed well last year. Maryland earned $176.45 million in revenue in May, so the drop to $160.68 million in June was substantial. … California is cracking down on daily fantasy sports after Attorney General Rob Bonta declared that both sports picks and other fantasy contests are considered illegal betting under state law. This came following a request from state legislators to review daily fantasy sports platforms to determine whether or not they’re legal. In Attorney General Rob Bonta’s statement, he states that “both types of daily fantasy sports games – pick’em and draft’style … Early in July, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill declared online sweepstakes casinos illegal. State Senator Rick Edmonds asked if these platforms, often called sweepstakes or social gaming, follow state gaming laws. Murrill said they do not. She explained that these sites use “Gold Coins” and “Sweepstakes Coins” to mimic gambling. Charging fees, keeping some funds, and giving prizes makes them illegal under Louisiana’s gambling laws. The state does not allow … On July 2, 2025, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) sent letters to 19 unlicensed online gambling websites. These sites broke Michigan’s gaming laws by offering casino games and sports betting without a license. This is the MGCB’s biggest enforcement action yet. The goal is to keep players safe and support the state’s legal gaming industry. Only casinos licensed by Michigan or approved tribal casinos can offer online gaming or … Super Group, the company behind Betway and Spin, decided on July 8, 2025, to stop offering online casino games in the US. It runs brands like Spin and Jackpot City in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The company cited new regulatory rules and low profits as the reasons for this choice. Super Group previously left the US sports betting market in July 2024, closing Betway in nine states. They expect to … Maine lawmakers passed LD 1164 in June 2025 to legalize online casino gaming. The bill gives exclusive rights to four tribes: Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Mi’kmaq Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. Each tribe would get one license to run online casinos with partners like DraftKings and Caesars. However, LD1164 is set to sit until January 2026 since Governor Janet Mills did not sign or veto the bill before … Tennessee sports betting yielded strong results in terms of revenue for May, as it became the ninth consecutive month with over $40 million. While it wasn’t a record-breaking month for the Tennessee betting market, it’s still a step in a positive direction for the Volunteer State. Here’s a look at monthly results for Tennessee sports betting. The table below highlights a positive trend in sports betting revenue. Ever since the …
State of TN Fines Five Offshore Gaming Companies Total of $250K
New York Reports Largest Sports Betting Revenue Decline Since Aug. 2024
Seven Pro-iGaming Organizations Align to Fight Anti-DFS California Efforts
Sweepstakes Casinos Banned in Connecticut
Anti-Sweeps Bill Moves Forward in California
Maryland Casino Revenue Decreases in June
Fantasy Sports Under Scrutiny in California
Louisiana AG Draws the Line Against Sweepstakes Casinos
Michigan Online Gaming Regulator Delivers 19 Cease-and-Desist Letters
Super Group Exit US iGaming Market Amid Regulatory Developments
Maine Governor Defers Action on Online Casino Bill
Tennessee Shows Strong Results in May Sports Betting Revenue
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed Senate Bill 181 (SB181) back in mid-June, stating that the language was too vague, while praising the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The bill would have banned sweepstakes casinos. Gov. Landry stated that, “This bill is a solution in search of a problem that is already being solved by our current system [the Louisiana Gaming Control Board], and some of the language in this bill is … Michigan iGaming earned over $300 million in revenue, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. This was one of the highest-performing months of all time for Michigan sports betting. Online casinos continued to drive the growth, but sports betting revenue was the second-highest of the year, behind only January. FanDuel remains the top operator in the Michigan market, followed by DraftKings. As is seen throughout the country, these two sportsbooks … New Jersey legislature passed a new tax rate for iGaming on June 30th, which includes sports betting, online casino, and daily fantasy sports. The next step is for Gov. Phil Murphy to sign the legislation to put the bill into law. The new NJ tax rate was passed 46-to-33 in the Assembly and 25-to-14 in the Senate. Gov. Murphy had initially proposed a 25% tax rate at first, but this … Starting this fall, Fanatics Sportsbook will charge a $0.25 fee on every bet placed by customers in Illinois. This fee comes from a new state tax, effective July 1, 2025, which charges sportsbooks $0.25 per bet for the first 20 million bets each year. After that, the tax rises to $0.50 per bet. Fanatics expects to stay below 20 million bets, keeping its fee lower than competitors like DraftKings and … The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) sees a problem as U.S. military service members and veterans’ risk of gambling addiction is higher than others. One study found that military personnel’s problem gambling scores were double the rate for civilians, while another found that 40% of veterans seeking treatment for a gambling problem attempted suicide. The studies highlight the challenges that deployments, money issues, and mental health struggles create, and …
Anti-Sweeps Bill Fails to Pass in Louisiana
Michigan Sets New Record In May Sports Betting Revenue
Higher Tax Rate on New Jersey iGaming Coming Soon
Fanatics Sportsbook Illinois to Add $0.25 Fee Per Bet This Fall
Research Into Problem Gaming Throughout US Military Emerges With Bipartisan Support
