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PlayIndiana.com: Sportsbooks shatter wagering records in September

Indiana’s retail and online sportsbooks celebrated the return of football in September to generate a record-breaking $355.4 million in wagers and $33.3 million in revenue. The surge is evidence of a new level of bettor enthusiasm, which could make any record short-lived, according to PlayIndiana, which tracks the state’s gaming industry.
“Football remains king, even when the Colts get off to a slow start as they did in September,” said Nicole Russo, an analyst for PlayIndiana.com. “A busy schedule of Indiana, Notre Dame, and Purdue football certainly helped boost interest, too. The bottom line, though, is that the state’s industry continues to grow and mature and that will likely lead to even stronger months ahead as baseball’s postseason starts and the NBA returns.”
Online and retail sportsbooks generated a record $355.4 million in bets in September, edging the previous record of $348.2 million set in January, according to official reporting released Tuesday. September’s handle was up 71.3% from $207.5 million in September 2020 and up 64.8% from $215.6 million in August, as bettors increased the pace of betting to $11.8 million per day over the 30 days of September. That is up from $6.9 million per day in September 2020 and $7 million per day in August.
Gross gaming revenue reached $33.3 million, topping the previous record of $31.7 million set in January. September’s revenue was up 196.4% from $11.2 million in September 2020 and up 99.4% from $16.7 million in August. Taxable revenue landed at $33.9 million in September, yielding $3.3 million in state taxes.
Through the year’s first nine months, Indiana’s sportsbooks have combined to generate $2.4 billion in wagering and $206.6 million in gross gaming revenue, already easily surpassing the $136.4 million in revenue on $1.8 billion wagered in all of 2020.
“The bar has been set much higher for Indiana’s sports betting market, and could double the wagering from last year,” said Eric Ramsey, an analyst for the PlayUSA.com Network, which includes PlayIndiana.com. “Indiana remains one of the five largest sports betting markets in the country, and the growth is showing few signs of letting up at this point. Sportsbooks should approach $4 billion in wagers for the year.”
September featured a full college football schedule and three full weekends of NFL football, and bettors made wagers in droves as a result. Football attracted $148.6 million in wagering in September, which is a dramatic gain from the $48.4 million wagered on football in September 2020. Interest in the Colts remained strong even as they started 0-3, and sportsbooks even got a boost with the surprising Cincinnati Bengals.
Baseball was a popular bet, too, drawing $52.9 million in wagering in September. That is up from $30.5 million in September 2020.
“Sportsbooks have made a hard push to attract customers this fall,” Ramsey said. “We’re just starting to see the fruits of those promotions, but September’s wagering makes it clear that those efforts are already working to expand the overall customer base.”
Online betting produced $320.1 million in wagers, 90.1% of September’s handle. DraftKings led online operators with a $130.4 million handle in September, down from $74.2 million in August. September’s bets produced $7.2 million in gross receipts, up from $4.4 million in August. FanDuel was again No. 2 in the state with $77.2 million in online wagering, up from $52.6 million in August. Those bets produced a state-best $10.6 million in gross receipts.
The leaders were followed by:
- BetMGM ($37.1 million handle, up from $26.2 million in June; $4.5 million win, up from $2.5 million).
- Caesars ($30.7 million handle, up from $16.9 million; $719,110 win, down from $977,286)
- Barstool ($16.1 million handle, up from $8.6 million; $1.5 million win, up from $347,062)
- PointsBet ($11.0 million handle, up from $5.9 million; $1.1 million win, up from $574,087)
- BetRivers ($8.9 million handle, up from $5.8 million; $597,566 win, up from $409,812)
- TheScore ($3.1 million handle, up from $1.8 million; $367,218 win, up from $28,776 loss)
- WynnBet ($2.6 million handle, up from $777,706; $313,478 win, up from $77,443)
- TwinSpires ($1.5 million handle, up from $1.3 million; $85,461 win, up from $37,866)
- Unibet ($950,588 handle, up from $775,921; $54,315 win, up from $22,300)
- BetWay ($615,790 handle, up from $301,696; $44,980 win, up from $5,081 loss)
Meanwhile, operators used football as an opportunity to gain market share. That includes high-profile partnership deals between the Colts and Caesars and WynnBET.
“Operators use the increased interest in betting that inevitably comes with football season to increase brand awareness and eventually carve out market share,” Russo said. “With so many brands operating in Indiana, the competition for deals with other high-profile brands like the Colts are fierce, but they can help boost visibility.”
Retail sportsbooks took in $35.3 million in wagering in September, up from $20.4 million in August. Hollywood Lawrenceburg, nearest to Cincinnati and one of the highest-volume retail sportsbooks in the U.S., led retail books in Indiana with $11.5 million in wagers, up from $5.6 million in August. Ameristar East Chicago was second with $5.0 million in bets, ahead of Horseshoe Hammond ($4.2 million).
For more revenue information on Indiana sportsbooks, visit PlayIndiana.com/revenue.
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Casino ATM Scam in Edmonton Reveals Money Laundering and Drug Links

Law enforcement in Alberta continues to search for the last suspect in a sophisticated fraud operation that targeted ATMs in Edmonton-area casinos and resulted in over CAD 1 million ($720,487) in losses throughout Western Canada.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has confirmed that Hisham Ismaeel, 28, remains at large with a province-wide warrant for his arrest. He faces charges of fraud exceeding $5000 and possessing proceeds of crime. Police have already arrested four other men linked to the scheme. Investigators describe the operation as a well-planned effort to exploit financial systems and clean dirty money.
The accused, Elliot Miao, 42, Van Bau Ta, 39, Hassan Jaafar Haydar Ahmad, 37, and Dennis Jones, 42, showed up in the Alberta Court of Justice last week. They face charges from fraud and money laundering to owning criminal property. Miao also has a narcotics trafficking charge after police found cocaine when they searched with warrants.
Investigators claim the group made coordinated withdrawals at several casino ATMs, timing their transactions to avoid getting caught. This action messed up ATM networks in the area and showed flaws in the systems that banks and casinos use to stop misuse.
The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region led an investigation that involved six search warrants in Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), and several banks supported this effort. Officials said the case shows how teamwork between public agencies and the private sector plays a key role in combating modern financial crime.
AGLC representatives pointed out that casino operators in the province must follow strict reporting and surveillance rules under Canada’s anti-money laundering laws. The specific casinos affected remain unnamed, but the Edmonton region has seven licensed facilities. AGLC said its policies helped spot problems and backed the RCMP’s investigation.
Compliance experts say this fraud shows how criminals change their methods to take advantage of weak spots in reporting limits and transaction checks. They claim that casinos, which deal with lots of cash, are still easy targets unless they keep improving their detection systems and teach their front-line workers to notice coordinated actions like several big withdrawals happening one after another.
For now, the case highlights both the money and crime aspects of casino-related fraud. Besides the million-dollar losses, finding drugs during the raids points to a bigger criminal operation where financial crimes and drug dealing overlap.
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Bragg Gaming
Bragg Confirms Cyber Attack – Hackers Access Internal IT Systems

Bragg Gaming Group, a leading online gaming technology provider, has confirmed a major cybersecurity incident that compromised its internal IT infrastructure in the early hours of Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The company detected unauthorized intrusion attempts that successfully breached its internal network, triggering an immediate and comprehensive incident response.
Key Takeaways
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Bragg Gaming Group experienced a cybersecurity breach involving access to internal IT systems.
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No customer personal data or payment information appears to have been compromised.
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The company has enacted full containment and investigation protocols.
Details of the Breach
According to a preliminary forensic analysis by Bragg’s internal security team, the attack was a targeted breach aimed at the company’s internal computer environment. While the exact method of intrusion is still under investigation, early indicators suggest a sophisticated exploit of internal network vulnerabilities.
Fortunately, the company’s customer-facing systems, including sensitive user data and financial information, appear to have been unaffected. Bragg’s existing encryption protocols and access control systems successfully prevented the attackers from accessing customer information.
Immediate Response Measures
In response to the breach, Bragg launched a multi-tiered containment strategy, including:
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Network Segmentation to isolate affected systems
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Enhanced Monitoring of data flows across its Remote Games Server (RGS) platform
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Security Audits of critical infrastructure, including the Bragg Hub and PAM systems
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Engagement of Independent Cybersecurity Experts to assist in incident analysis and system hardening
Bragg’s Security Operations Center has also elevated its alert level, initiating 24/7 monitoring across all server clusters and network endpoints. In addition, company-wide penetration testing is now underway to proactively identify any residual vulnerabilities.
Business Continuity Maintained
Despite the severity of the breach, Bragg reports that its operations remain unaffected. All gaming services, including iCasino and sportsbook offerings across regulated markets, continue to function without disruption.
“While this incident is deeply concerning, we are confident in the rapid and thorough response initiated by our team,” a company spokesperson stated. “We remain committed to protecting our infrastructure, our partners, and most importantly, our players.”
Looking Ahead
As part of its response, Bragg has also launched mandatory security awareness training for all employees to reinforce best practices and prevent future incidents.
Cybersecurity analysts will continue working with Bragg to determine the full scope of the attack, improve system resilience, and maintain the trust of its users and stakeholders.
Bragg’s handling of the incident highlights both the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and the importance of robust, responsive defense systems in the digital gaming sector.
Source: cybersecuritynews.com
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AGCO
AGCO Removes Cap on Seller Commission for Charitable Lottery Products

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated several lottery policies to remove the cap on seller commission for Paper Raffles and Media Bingo, along with removing the prohibition on Catch the Ace paper lotteries, to align with other charitable lottery products.
Licensed charities may now negotiate commissions directly with sellers and determine commissions, provided they are reasonable and tied to the cost of service provided by the seller.
These updates further the AGCO’s commitment to adopt an outcomes-based regulatory approach and reduce burden for the charitable gaming sector. Local charitable organizations will have greater flexibility to make decisions that best serve their fundraising objectives.
Important Reminders
• Charities must still receive approval for other expenses incurred under their licence and retain receipts for seller commission paid.
• Licensing authorities will not require documentation to be submitted as part of the application process, however, charities are still subject to audit to determine compliance.
• Charities are reminded of their legal requirement to meet their obligations under the Criminal Code and with respect to conducting and managing a charitable gaming scheme.
• As with all licensed charitable lottery events, charities must take the necessary steps to ensure that they are conducting and managing the lottery event within Ontario.
For charitable gaming-related inquiries, email an AGCO Eligibility Officer at [email protected] or call AGCO Customer Service at 1-800-522-2876, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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