US iGaming Hub’s Post

❗️Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen was asked by the group of licensed operators to consider an online sports betting case on July 25th during a special session.

👤 In the interview with US iGaming Hub, Nancy Hensley, Founding Member and Advisor at Mercury/13, discusses operators’ approaches to women’s sports, common stereotypes, and misconceptions, as well as the popularity of women’s sports and popularity of sports among women.

📈 Kansas sports betting revenues in June skyrocketed by an astounding 128% compared to the same period last year, reaching $9.4 million.

❗️Starting Monday, players in Washington D.C. will have more options in mobile sports betting. BetMGM and Caesars are removing their geofences, making their offerings available throughout the district.

❗️Another attempt to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma may once again prove unsuccessful. The plan presented by Governor Kevin Stitt in November faced opposition from tribal leaders.

❗️MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has once again spoken out on the stance of sports organizations regarding the legalization of sports betting across the U.S. “We went to the Supreme Court trying to stop sports betting in New Jersey,” admits Manfred.

📉 June was not a good month for sports betting in Vermont, as operator revenues fell by a significant 22.9% compared to May.

🆕 One of the smallest mobile operators in the market, Sahara Bets, announced last week that it will be ceasing its operations in Arizona. This decision follows Alex Meruelo’s sale of his assets in the Arizona Coyotes. Players have until August 8th to withdraw their funds.

📉 In June, Iowa’s sports betting handle dropped to $146.6 million, a notable decrease from May’s $182.4 million.

📊 In June 2024, Tennessee’s sports betting handle increased by 50% compared to the same month last year.