STRAIGHT TO THE POINT (Guest Post, Chris Altruda): Altruda Analyzes: Illinois Sports Betting Revenue – April 2026
The Illinois Gaming Board reported $129 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for April on Monday as operators notched their best hold of the year at 10.7%.
SBC Americas: Caesars expands Maine Wabanaki Tribes deal to include online casino
Caesars Entertainment is expanding in Maine, bringing online casino gaming to its existing sports betting operations through a renewed partnership with three of the state’s federally recognized tribes.
MGM Resorts: MGM Resorts International and BetMGM Renew Partnerships with Major League Baseball
MGM renewed its agreement with the MLB that made BetMGM the first official gaming and sports betting partner of the league in 2018.
Source NM: NM lawmaker urges tribes to reopen gaming compact to allow online sports betting
Rep. John Block said 17 tribes should renegotiate the intertribal gaming compact with the state to include online sports betting.
Gambling Insider: North Carolina Tax Bill Would Require Sportsbooks to Report Bettors With $2,000 in Winnings
A new North Carolina tax bill would require sportsbooks to report any bettor earning more than $2,000 in annual winnings to the state.
