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PlayTenn.com: Tennessee’s handle drops in February, continuing national trend
Tennessee sportsbooks continued a national trend with its first month-over-month decline in betting volume, a product of February’s 28 days and the conclusion of the NFL season, according to analysts from PlayTenn.com, which offers news and analysis of the fledgling Tennessee gaming market.
“Even as quickly as Tennessee has grown, this is a reminder that the state is still very much a part of the same sports betting ecosystem that dictates the rest of the U.S. markets,” said Nicole Russo, analyst for PlayTenn.com. “Sportsbooks have really done a great job of engaging a sports-crazy population, though. Tennessee’s market has some challenges, but an enthusiastic customer base has a way of overcoming most anything.”
The Tennessee Education Lottery announced on Friday that bettors placed $176.3 million in wagers, the smallest handle since the market’s first month in November. That is down 16.6% from $211.3 million in January. Those wagers produced $13 million in adjusted gross income, down 40.4% from the record $21.8 million set in January. February’s revenue injected $2.6 million in state taxes.
The state’s profitable February was due in large part to the Super Bowl, which produced a win of nearly $3 million on more than $15 million in wagering, according to TEL data released last month.
The Volunteer State set a record in November for the highest handle for a market in its first full month of online sports betting, but Michigan broke that record in February with $301.9 million. But February’s results still represent an extension of Tennessee’s historic start, pushing the state’s lifetime handle to $699.9 million since launching in November, more than any other U.S. market through its first four months.
“Even with increased competition from neighboring Virginia, Tennessee still could close the gap with far more mature markets like Indiana,” said Jessica Welman, analyst for PlayTenn.com. “Considering how quickly bettors have embraced online sports betting, there is plenty of reason to believe that the state’s operators will be able to sustain growth even as their early advantages begin to dissipate.”
The positive news was welcome after the TEL announced last week that the license for Action 24/7, the state’s lone local operator, was suspended amid allegations of money laundering and proxy betting. That left some bettors in limbo, too.
Even without Action 24/7 for at least the time being, the market continues to expand with new operators. The TEL does not release results from individual operators, but DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel, have fiercely competed for market share since launch. And those leaders were joined in March by William Hill and TwinSpires.
“One of the hallmarks of a maturing market is the addition of innovative upstarts that have the potential to shake up the market, which we are finally seeing in Tennessee,” Welman said. “It’s too early to know for certain if news of a suspended license will shake bettor confidence in the state, and Action 24/7’s suspension is a reminder that regulated sportsbooks need to be vigilant in fostering trust. But with the three most established brands in U.S. sports betting thriving, and the addition of smaller, but familiar competitors, Tennessee should be able to learn from this and continue to grow.”
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Bally’s Interactive Launches the New Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino App in Ontario
Bally’s Interactive, the digital and sports betting division of Bally’s Corporation, has launched the all-new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app in Ontario, Canada. This latest release marks another significant milestone for the company, following the recent app update in New Jersey and a series of successful app launches in the past year, including the introduction of Bally Bet Sportsbook across multiple states and Bally Casino in Rhode Island.
The updated Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app represents a major step forward, as it combines the functionalities of the existing Bally Casino app and Bally Bet Sportsbook app into one comprehensive platform. Powered by White Hat Gaming, this new app allows players residing in or traveling to Ontario to conveniently place wagers on both sports and casino games using a single app, account, and universal wallet.
“We are thrilled to introduce the new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app, marking a significant milestone for Bally’s. This integrated platform merges the features of our previous apps, providing players in Ontario with a seamless experience for both sports and casino betting. Our commitment to enhancing the player experience remains at the forefront as we strive to personalize the enjoyment of playing Bally Bet,” said Robeson Reeves, CEO of Bally’s Corporation.
BCLC reminds adults to gift responsibly this holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, BCLC is reminding British Columbians to gift responsibly and scratch lottery products from their shopping lists for kids.
“Scratch & Win tickets can make great stocking stuffers for the adults in your life, but they’re not for kids,” said Ryan McCarthy, BCLC’s Director of Player Health. “The research shows that children who have early encounters with gambling are four times more likely to develop riskier gambling behaviour as they grow up. While people are out shopping for those last-minute gifts, BCLC wants adults to be aware of the potential risks associated with gifting lottery products to children and to consider safer alternatives.”
While Scratch & Win tickets are among the most common ways kids can be introduced to gambling, children are increasingly exposed to various online forms, such as gambling streams.
“With the convergence of gaming and gambling, youth are becoming more exposed to gambling content in online spaces like streaming sites, where creators are able to live-stream their own gambling, usually while playing online slots and instant games,” said Dr. Luke Clark, Director for Gambling Research at UBC. “Our research at the UBC Centre for Gambling shows that a higher frequency of watching online gambling streams is associated with a more positive attitude towards gambling and a high intention to gamble in the future.”
In B.C., it is illegal to sell lottery products to anyone under the age of 19 and BCLC encourages adults to have conversations with the kids in their lives about the risks associated with gambling.
“Open and honest conversations are crucial when it comes to navigating childhood exposure to gambling,” said McCarthy, who shared the following tips to adults:
- Monitor for gambling-related lifestyle changes. For example, developing a positive attitude towards gambling or a preoccupation with video games or streaming sites.
- Be a positive role model. Exhibit safer gambling behaviour and talk about the risks.
- Limit exposure. Monitor kids’ online activities and discourage engagement with gambling content. Explain how gambling is based on chance.
Jackpot Digital Inc., a leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, has announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the Company to be licensed as a registered Gaming Related-Supplier (the “Supplier License”) under the Gaming Control Act in the Province of Ontario.
This significant achievement allows Jackpot Digital to enter one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regulated gaming markets in North America. The Supplier License authorizes Jackpot Digital to supply its electronic table games to Ontario’s gaming venues, including casinos and other regulated gaming facilities.
Jackpot Digital’s flagship product, the Jackpot Blitz electronic table game system, offers a modern, dealerless, player-friendly solution that integrates traditional multiplayer poker games with cutting-edge digital technology. The Supplier License will enable the Company to offer its innovative gaming solutions to operators throughout Ontario, driving new revenue opportunities and enhancing player experiences.
“Receiving AGCO’s approval is a major milestone. This approval provides us with the opportunity to offer our top-tier electronic gaming systems to operators throughout all of Ontario, positioning us for further growth in one of the world’s most robust gaming markets. We are excited to bring our innovative products to Ontario’s gaming community and continue our commitment to providing exciting, technology-driven entertainment experiences,” said Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital.
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