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Chris Altruda was a sportswriter with ESPN, The Associated Press, and STATS for more than two decades before turning to the gambling industry at Sports Handle in 2019. When not crunching sports betting revenue figures for InGame or Casino Reports, he is usually listening to Iron Maiden or exploring Chicago neighborhoods. His ‘X’ handle is @AlTruda73 and can be reached via email at [email protected].

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$500 billion sports betting handle
Analysis

Post-PASPA US Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $500 Billion

Betting in '25 off to a fast start, and the next milestone — $600 billion — may be just six months away

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Sports Betting

D.C. Appellate Court Grants CFTC Dismissal Request In Kalshi Case

Lower-court ruling now stands in case about election betting

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Sports Betting

Ohio Sports Betting Operators Narrowly Miss $1 Billion Handle For March

State sportsbooks had combined average handle of 6.7%, just above the national average for March

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Industry

Basketball Bettors Hammer Nevada Sportsbooks In March

The chalk-heavy NCAA Tournament results contributed to a relatively rough month for operators

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Legal

Kalshi Can Continue To Operate In New Jersey, District Court Judge Says

Earlier this month, a Nevada judge also found in Kalshi's favor and the platform is still offering sports contracts

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Industry

Pennsylvania Retail Sportsbooks Struggle Again In March

Overall hold was a mediocre 5.8%, but it was worse than that at B&M books

Industry

Tax Revenue In Illinois Soars As Sportsbooks Roll In February

Operators may not like it, but progressive tax rates are helping state reach budget goals

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Industry

New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Continues To Lag … Even At $1.1 Billion For March

The amount wagered declined 16.7% compared to March 2024