Legal Sports Report: Illegal Sports Betting Share Falling As Legal Market Grows
While illegal sports betting remains big business in the US, its share of the market is shrinking as more bettors turn to legal options, according to research from the American Gaming Association. According to Wednesday’s report, Americans wagered about $84 billion through illegal sportsbooks and bookies in the past year, compared to $172.1 billion for the trailing 12 months through June 30.
Legal Sports Report: Top US Sportsbooks Partner With Problem Gambling Program BetBlocker
On Tuesday, the Responsible Online Gaming Association announced its partnership with BetBlocker. The service, which launched in the UK in 2019, helps those struggling with problem gambling by letting them voluntarily block access to sports betting and online casino websites and apps. BetBlocker restricts access to both regulated and unregulated gambling operators.
Play Missouri: Missouri Sports Betting Hopefuls Discuss Intentions in Earnings Calls
In a pair of quarterly earnings calls this week, two prospective players in the Missouri sports betting market offered indications that they’re already factoring the Show Me State into their long-term financial plans. Both DraftKings and Penn Entertainment told investors that Missouri is at the forefront of their plans moving forward.
Legal Sports Report: Circa Fights Sports Betting Giants For Untethered Missouri License
Circa, DraftKings, and FanDuel all pitched to state regulators on Wednesday why they should get one of the two untethered Missouri sports betting licenses. The Missouri Gaming Commission gave each operator 30 minutes to sell why they would benefit the state the most based on seven key guidelines. It will not take long to find out who wins. The commission meets again at 9 a.m. Central on Friday to select the two winners.
Play NJ: DraftKings CEO Thinks New Jersey Bill that Bans Micro-betting Unlikely to Pass
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins told investors on a Q2 2025 earnings call last week that the company is not worried about a potential ban on micro-betting in New Jersey. NJ Assemblyman Dan Hutchison (D-4) introduced a bill last month that would eliminate micro-betting, which are small wagers on in-game events, to “protect individuals from the financial and emotional harms that can come with excessive betting.”
