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YouGov unveils US bettor research report, which highlights that 43% of sports bettors use three or more sportsbook apps
YouGov has released its US bettor research report, which provides detailed insights into the preferences of US sports bettors.
Utilizing YouGov Custom Research, the report uncovers the impact that ESPN BET has had on the market, which in-app sportsbook features drive bettor engagement, and much more.
The report finds that:
- 71% of 25-44 year-old bettors find the ability to live stream sporting events that they bet on in their sportsbook app important (vs 65% all ages)
- bet365 is the most used sportsbook by 21-34 year-olds and DraftKings is used most by all other ages
- 67% of 21-24 year-old current and prospective bettors are likely to create a sportsbook account with a sportsbook that is associated with a streaming service (vs 57% of all ages)
- 51% of sports bettors are using ESPN BET more than they used to (vs 15% using it less)
“The US sports betting industry is a very competitive marketplace and maintaining loyalty from customers has proven to be difficult for sportsbooks, especially when new sportsbooks enter the market,” said Jeff Morris, VP at YouGov.
“Our research shows that the sportsbooks that incorporate key in-app features like live streaming sporting events can provide an advantage for driving interaction from current sports bettors and attracting prospective sports bettors.”
The report highlights key factors that would influence prospective sports bettors to create their first sportsbook account and provides an in-depth look at how sports bettor preferences vary across age groups.
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PureWager and MIRACL announce new partnership
MIRACL, the world’s only single-step multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider, today announces a new partnership with PureWager Group, an emerging leader in next generation sports betting technology. This new, powerful collaboration will enable seamless player access via MIRACL’s one-step login, enhancing security for both operators and players across PureWager’s network.
PureWager Group leads the way in providing exceptional retail and online sportsbook solutions across North America, with a special emphasis on Tribal Enterprises. They empower clients with innovative Class 2 and on-premises mobile gaming options, as well as engaging social sportsbook and iCasino experiences.
MIRACL is a passwordless, single-step PIN authentication that is recognised by – and ensures compliance with – the latest industry standards, such as GDPR, AML and other international guidelines as an all-in-one full replacement to usernames, passwords and 2FA. In light of growing legislative changes, MIRACL is fast becoming the login of choice for many iGaming providers. With MIRACL, access to play is seamless and with a proven login success rate of 99.9%, any loss of traffic due to login friction is absolutely minimised.
Sandro Di Michele, Chief Revenue Officer at PureWager Group comments,
“Simplicity sits at the heart of the PureWager platform. As we build a next generation sportsbook ecosystem across North America, it’s essential that player access is both seamless and secure. MIRACL’s single-step authentication removes unnecessary friction from the login process while delivering the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver a modern sportsbook experience that is simple for players, efficient for operators and built for scale.”
Rob Griffin, CEO at MIRACL added, “MIRACL is fast becoming embedded and synonymous with iGaming and Sports Betting enabling the best, most secure user experience login across the sector. As partnerships develop with some of the leading next gen technologies in the sector, not only are we going one step further to eliminate password-related login friction, we are continuing to support growing regulation that requires operators to use non-phishable means of logging in with multi-factor authentication. This new partnership with PureWager will provide even more iGaming players with the best login service – keeping them entertained and loyal, as well as safeguarding their accounts with the best security.”
MIRACL Trust eliminates the need for security practices such as passwords, SMS Texts, push notifications and key-cards. The use of true two-factor authentication coupled with the latest Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) patented technology means no personal data is stored or transmitted and there are no “honey-pots” of data exposed to attack, ensuring it is completely GDPR friendly too. With a simple two second login via PIN or biometric, MIRACL customers enjoy average login success rates of 99.88%.
MIRACL’s user-friendly, MFA solution helps to ensure that the online gaming experience is secure and protected against unauthorised access. This is important for both players and operators, as it helps to prevent fraud and to maintain the integrity of the games.
The post PureWager and MIRACL announce new partnership appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Arizona
BETER secures supplier licence in Arizona
BETER, the award-winning provider of live streaming, data and odds for esports and sports, has entered a new US state after being granted the Event Wagering Supplier License by the Arizona Department of Gaming.
The supplier licence allows BETER to deliver its fast-betting content, including live streams and live data, to licensed operators in the state for the first time, including its exclusive ESportsBattle tournaments and Setka Cup table tennis series.
Both are now live with tier-one operator bet365, a long-standing partner of BETER. Arizona is the seventh state in which BETER is now licensed as the company ramps up its presence in the state and the wider US market. BETER is also certified in North Carolina, New Jersey, Florida, Indiana, Iowa and Colorado.
BETER exclusively delivers 24/7 live streaming, real-time data and hyper-accurate odds for more than 700,000 fast-paced events annually, offering up to 50 markets per event with an average operator margin of 7.5%+.
Its esports portfolio includes ESportsBattle tournaments featuring eFootball, eBasketball, eHockey and eTennis, while its sports portfolio features the Setka Cup series and BSKT Cup basketball league.
Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, said: “Securing regulatory approval in Arizona is a pivotal moment in our ongoing US expansion strategy. This marks our seventh state, and we are incredibly proud to continue our trajectory of growth in one of the world’s most dynamic betting markets.
“Our mission has always been to provide operators with the most reliable, high-velocity content available, and receiving the green light from the regulator is a testament to the integrity and quality of our offering.
“We are thrilled to kick off this journey with bet365 and look forward to bringing our industry-leading esports and sports content to even more Arizona players in the near future.”
Valeriia Tarchynska, Chief Legal Officer at BETER, added: “We are proud to announce that we have successfully completed the process of obtaining the Event Wagering Supplier License in the state of Arizona.
The process took us a total of eight months and was one of the most challenging journeys for our team. However, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our legal and integrity teams, we successfully navigated it.
This milestone strengthens our commitment to delivering reliable, compliant, and transparent products to our clients.
“We continue to actively work on securing regulatory approvals in key jurisdictions, including Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois, among others.”
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2025 U.S. iGaming landscape analysis
Full regulation doesn’t kill offshore but cuts it by more than half, Blask data show
Legalization in the United States does not eliminate offshore gambling activity but dramatically reduces it. According to Blask’s 2025 U.S. iGaming landscape analysis, fully regulated states offering both online casino and sports betting see offshore market share drop to approximately 38% on average.
By contrast, betting-only states average around 74% offshore share, while unregulated states send 100% of their online gambling value offshore by definition. The data suggests a clear structural pattern: regulation significantly improves channelization — but it is not a binary switch.
National context: 77% offshore
Across all analyzed U.S. states, the national average offshore share stands at 79%, compared to 21% domestic. Even after more than a decade of state-level legalization, offshore platforms still capture the majority of U.S. online gambling value.
However, the distribution varies dramatically depending on the regulatory model.
Fully regulated states: majority domestic
States that have legalized both online casino and sports betting show the strongest domestic capture rates.
- New Jersey captures approximately 73% of its market domestically.
- Michigan captures roughly 75% domestically.
- Across fully regulated states, domestic share averages near 62%.
These markets demonstrate that when players have access to a full licensed product suite — including casino — a majority of value can be retained within the regulated ecosystem.
Betting-only states: structurally capped
The picture changes sharply in states that have legalized sports betting but not online casino.In these jurisdictions, offshore share averages around 74%. Examples illustrate the structural limitation:
- New York, the largest state market by CEB, sees roughly 61% of its value flow offshore.
Ohio shows an even more extreme split, with 82% of market value offshore.
In both cases, the absence of regulated online casinos pushes players seeking slots and table games toward unlicensed platforms. The data indicates that sports betting alone does not meaningfully channelize broader gambling demand.
Time matters
Even within fully regulated states, maturity plays a role. Rhode Island, one of the newest regulated markets, remains below the tipping point, with offshore share exceeding domestic. This suggests that channelization improves over time as licensed brands build product depth, customer trust, and brand equity.
Regulation sets the foundation — but market capture is gradual.
Regulation as a spectrum, not a switch
The U.S. model demonstrates that legalization reduces offshore participation substantially therefore cutting it by more than half in fully regulated environments compared to national averages. However, no U.S. state has fully eliminated offshore activity. For policymakers, the takeaway is pragmatic rather than ideological: full-spectrum regulation meaningfully shifts economic value onshore, but expectations of total elimination are unrealistic.
The debate is therefore no longer whether offshore exists, but how much of it can be practically reduced through comprehensive regulation.
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