Sports Betting & Gambling News for February 2025

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved three consent agreements to fine gaming operators, the largest of which was BetMGM.

Online fantasy sports platform Underdog Fantasy has announced that it is extending Gil’s Arena's contracts in a new multi-year agreement.

Missouri legislators are considering a proposal to legalize and regulate slot machines throughout the state.

Effective immediately, the Atlantic Lottery Corporation has named Dallas McCready its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

NorthStar Gaming has agreed to borrow CAD $43.3 million on a senior secured first-lien term loan, the largest financing transaction in the company's history.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a sweeping revision of how state residents can change constitutional amendments, which could impact gambling in the state.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced that President Donald Trump visited one of its member casinos, Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

A New Jersey resident took home over $518,438 from a $1.50 spin on the MegaJackpots Elephant King online slot on Hard Rock Bet.

Legal sports betting in Missouri will come with a $5 million compulsive gambling fund that proponents hope will help the state avoid the rise in addiction.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ordered MyBookie.ag, an online sportsbook based in Curacao, from operating in Michigan.

Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. introduced a new bill this week, SB 2616, to expand the legal sports betting market in New York.

PrizePicks has unveiled its second annual "Super Sweat" competition, allowing fans to win $1 million and an all-expense-paid trip to the 2025 Super Bowl.

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ESPN BET, an American sportsbook owned by Penn Entertainment, has officially gone live in the DC sports betting market.

Canadian sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry has added $TRUMP to its roster of payment options.

The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) stated that a legal sweepstakes market is potentially about to form in New Jersey.

Comcast has extended the integration of sports betting into Xfinity X1 by adding live odds from FanDuel into the Xfinity Odds Zone.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has banned 26 people from gaming in a Pennsylvania casino or any online betting site regulated by the Board.

The iGaming group Light & Wonder is launching its new player engagement product portfolio on PENN Entertainment’s Hollywood Casino in Michigan.

Jake Paul is talking about heading to the NFL in the near future. Would football fans welcome him to the league? James Bisson examines this another questions in the latest Sportsbook Review survey.

The pari-mutuel betting handle in Kentucky hit $6.5 million in December 2024, with over $1 million coming from wagers placed on live horse racing.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has released its gaming revenue report for December 2024, showing a dip from November.

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission released its commercial casino revenue for December 2024, showing a drop of under 1% from last December.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced its iGaming figures for December, highlighting a record-breaking month.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has posted its December 2024 gaming revenue, which shows a drop from last November's figures.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced its casino revenue figures for December 2024, revealing that Detroit casinos collected $109.6 million.

The Missouri Gaming Commission has reported the revenue numbers for December 2024, indicating a slight dip in the riverboat casino revenues.

New York has reported its casino financials for December 2024, showing a slight decline from last December.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has reported its sportsbook handle and revenue for November 2024, and the results are positive.

A new report published by the Florida Gaming Control Commission reveals that slot revenue exceeded $56 million in November.

Michigan has reported its iGaming financials for November 2024, and as we've been in several states nationwide, it was a record-breaking month.

Pennsylvania has reported its sports betting figures for November 2024, showing some record highs.

New Jersey has reported its online casino revenue for November 2024, showing record-breaking revenues.

Kansas reported its commercial casinos' financials in November 2024, showing a year-over-year boost.

Indiana's sports betting handle set a new record in November 2024, smashing a record just one month earlier.

Kansas has reported its sports betting financials for November 2024, showing the state reaching new highs in multiple metrics.

Tennessee has reported a new sports betting handle record in November, a third-consecutive month lodging a new high.

The Missouri Gaming Commission has released the state's riverboat casino financials for November 2024, showing solid growth.

Michigan has reported its November 2024 casino financials, showing a year-on-year increase in revenue.

New York has reported its sports betting financials for November, showing a record revenue despite a slight dip in handle.

Oregon Lottery has reported its final 2024 fiscal year financials, showing a revenue increase from last year and generating nearly a billion dollars.

New Jersey has reported its sports betting and iGaming financials for October 2024, with mixed results overall.

New York has delivered its October 2024 sports betting financials; a record sports betting handle has been reported.

The Virginia Lottery has reported its October casino revenue figures, and the news is generally favorable.