Nevada’s Super Bowl Handle Just Hit a 10-Year Low. Where Did the Money Go? The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its Super Bowl LX wagering figures on Monday, and the headline number stunned the industry. Nevada’s 186 sportsbooks handled $133.8 million on the Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the Patriots. That’s the lowest Super Bowl handle … Read more
States Squeeze Sportsbooks Sports betting operators entered 2026 facing a new reality: rising tax burdens that threaten profitability and may ultimately affect the odds offered to bettors. Illinois led the charge with unprecedented tax increases, and other states are following. For contrarian bettors, understanding this squeeze helps explain why lines may vary more dramatically by … Read more
The $2 Billion Experiment Ends On December 1, 2025, ESPN BET quietly disappeared. Users who opened the app that morning found a new name, new logo, and new color scheme. The mint green had become electric blue. ESPN BET was now theScore Bet. The rebrand marked the end of one of the most ambitious and … Read more
A New Way to Bet on Sports If you live in California, Texas, or one of the other states where sports betting remains illegal, you can now wager on NFL games through a loophole that has state regulators scrambling. Prediction markets like Kalshi and new offerings from DraftKings and FanDuel are accepting sports wagers in … Read more