by Hasan Nabulsi | Jun 25, 2019 3:07 pm | Sports Betting
Caesars currently operates legal sportsbooks in four states across the U.S. Eldorado also offers four sports betting facilities in four U.S. states, including Tropicana Resorts in Atlantic City. Both companies have strategic sports betting partnerships which include...
by Michael Molter | Jun 19, 2019 12:51 pm | Revenue
Basketball wagering in Mississippi (since August 2018 launch) is $5 million away from reaching the $100 million mark. Baseball action was responsible for 47% of the month betting handle and 30% of May’s revenue. Over $3.46 million has been delivered to the state and...
by Benjamin Turner | May 18, 2019 9:21 am | Revenue
Over $1,000,000 has been contributed to the state’s general fund since the start of the year. Mississippi posted their lowest handle ($19.1 million) since its August launch month. Sports betting revenue exceeded $2 million for the month of April. JACKSON, Miss. – With...
by Andy Faust | May 13, 2019 8:33 am | Sports Betting
Mississippi expects the lottery to launch in December. Lotto President Thomas Shaheen has years of experience with start-up lotteries in the US. Between sports betting and the lotto, MS could see tax revenues of $130-160 million annually. JACKSON, Miss. – The last 12...
by Andy Faust | May 3, 2019 4:59 pm | Revenue
Casinos along the Gulf Coast pulled in $124 million in revenue during March. Sports betting and March Madness are credited with this increase. Mississippi’s riverfront casinos fared worse, primarily due to increased competition from nearby Arkansas venues. JACKSON,...