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New Jersey Set a June Betting Record During the World Cup. The Sportsbooks Lost the Month Anyway.
New Jersey handle hit a June record $917M during the World Cup, but hold collapsed to 6.24% and revenue fell 38% to $57.3M. State tax slipped despite the 19.75% rate.
DraftKings Lost $4.9 Million in Connecticut in June 2026, and the State's Own Report Says So
Connecticut's official June 2026 report shows DraftKings finishing the month at a $4.86M loss as World Cup payouts overwhelmed it. Statewide hold fell to 2.33%.
Illinois Sportsbooks Held 16.33% in May 2026, and the World Cup Is Coming to Test It
Illinois sportsbooks held a huge 16.33% in May 2026 as handle fell 10% and state tax rose 20% to $54.4M. DraftKings led handle, FanDuel led revenue.
In Montana, the World Cup Nudged Soccer to No. 2 in June 2026. Baseball Still Won.
Montana bettors wagered $4.4M in June 2026. Baseball stayed the most-bet sport, with soccer jumping to second on World Cup interest. Revenue fell to $694K.
Rigid Vs. Flexible Self-Control: Why We Struggle to Adapt and Lose More Money in Online Gambling
Behavioral insights on decision styles, risk, and limit-settingāframed for U.S. audiences.
A Hidden Epidemic? Demographics, Psychological Characteristics, and Betting Attitudes of Sports Bettors in the US
Research explores demographics, psychology, attitudes, and marketing impact on sports bettors amid rising online betting and gambling issues in the US.
The Harmfulness of Gambling Addiction 1.1 - A Comparative Analysis with Substance and Behavioral Addictions
Explore similarities between gambling addiction and other addictions like substance use and behavioral disorders in this comprehensive research series.
The Harmfulness of Gambling Addiction 1.2 - Gambling Addiction vs. Drug Addiction
Behavioral addictions like gambling disorder challenge traditional views on addiction, requiring a broader understanding of compulsive behaviors and brain changes.
Quarterback Caution Leads to Team Success in NFL
We analyzed ten NFL quarterbacks' aggressiveness from 2018 season start to Nov 23, 2024, to see if it leads to more wins.
The 10 Largest U.S. Sports Betting Markets of 2025
A data-driven ranking of the 10 largest U.S. sports betting states in 2025, including handle, GGR, hold %, tax revenue, legalization year, and market structure analysis.
North America Says It's Broke. Then It Bet $165 Billion on Sports.
U.S. sportsbooks took in $165.58 billion in 2025 - the same year 70% of Americans said cost of living was unaffordable. The contradiction is a diagnosis.
Iowa's World Cup Month Came With a Twist: Bettors Walked Into the Casino
Iowa handle held flat at $185.4M in June 2026, but retail betting surged 154% to $8.7M during the World Cup while online wagering fell. Revenue was $16.4M.
New Yorkers Bet a Record $2.26 Billion in June 2026. The State Collected $45 Million Less Than Last Year.
New York handle hit a June record $2.26B, up 36%, but hold collapsed to 5.19% and revenue fell 43% to $117M. State tax dropped $45.6M despite the betting surge.
The World Cup Rewrote Indiana's Betting Board in June 2026, and the Sportsbooks Paid for It
Indiana handle hit a June record of $403.4M as World Cup soccer and parlays took 72% of all wagering. But hold collapsed to 9.17%, and revenue fell 18% to $37M.
Arkansas Gaming Revenue Slips to $12.59M in June 2026, Even With FanDuel and DraftKings Now in the Market
Arkansas reported $12.59M in taxable gaming revenue for June 2026, down 4.8% year over year, and paid $1.64M in tax at the 13% rate under Amendment 100.
Kansas Sportsbooks Kept Under 4 Cents on the Dollar in June 2026
Kansas sportsbooks held just 3.90% in June 2026, with revenue collapsing 60% to $6.9M. Promotional deductions consumed 41% of gross win. State tax fell to $691,041.
The World Cup Cost New York $45 Million. It Made Tennessee 30% Richer.
Tennessee handle jumped 30% to a record $456.1M in June 2026 and state tax rose 30% to $8.44M. Its 1.85% handle tax made it immune to the World Cup hold collapse.