Ethan Matthew
Ethan Matthew
Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Ethan has previously written industry articles for Forbes Betting. He's also written game previews for USA Today's SportsbookWire.
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: The Replacements
Sports snack: Peanuts
Covers feature: Contests
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Worst Beat
Ozzie Guillen: MLB Protected Ohtani in Betting Scandal
Former World Series-winning manager says "everyone knows that Shohei Ohtani took a chance (by gambling)."
Tennessee Reports $467 Million April Handle
The Volunteer State's year-over-year wagers climbed 21%.
Louisiana Sportsbook Revenue Rebounds in April as Handle Falls
Despite basketball's popularity in the Pelican State, baseball bets were a big revenue generator.
New Jersey Man Turns A Penny into $70,000 on Online Slots
Hard Rock's Big Sunday Jackpot paid out the huge prize to one lucky gambler in the Garden State.
Iowa Sportsbooks Enjoy High April Revenue While Monthly Handle Falls
DraftKings and FanDuel saw the lion's share of the growth.
Louisiana Sportsbook Revenue Falls in March as Hold Percentage Hits 15-Month Low
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported that sportsbooks accepted $386 million in wagers for March, a slight increase from February.
Arizona Sports Betting Revenue, Handle Strong to Start 2025
The Arizona Department of Gaming reported $864.2 million in handle in January, slightly higher than the $849.3 million placed in December.
Maine Handle Rebounds in March, Revenue Falters
Revenue falls from $5.1 million to $4.2 million
Tennessee Reports $550M in Sports Betting Handle for March
Year-over-year action jumped 15% in the Volunteer State.
Iowa Sports Betting Action Rebounds in March, but Revenue Drops
A tame March Madness was a boon to bettors as most sportsbooks' incomes declined.
Colorado’s Sportsbook Revenue Nearly Triples Year-Over-Year
Handle falls below $500 million in February as football season ends.
Louisiana Revenue and Handle Holding Steady in February
Super Bowl LIX brought the Pelican State plenty of action and profits.
Tennessee February Handle Falls by $100 Million
Year-over-year action continued its unprecedented streak.
Maine Revenue Falls by 26% in February
Oddfellahs, the state's only retail sportsbook, is facing regulators in bid to stay open.
Arizona Sports Betting Revenue Cut in Half to End 2024
While it's not the $900 million collected in November, it was still Arizona’s second highest handle ever.
Iowa’s February Sportsbook Handle and Revenue Down as Football Season Ends
BetMGM breaks the statewide trend and improves net proceeds.
Colorado’s January Sportsbook Revenue Skyrockets
The Centennial State's tax bill hit an all-time high thanks to a boost in hold.
Arizona Sportsbooks Near $900M in Handle for November, a State Record
Adjusted revenue came to $57.4 million, double the previous month and well above the $40 million collected in September.
Louisiana Revenue and Handle Changed Little in January
Parlay winnings improved to boost operators' bottom lines.
Maine Sports Betting Handle Falls Slightly in January
DraftKings is still the state's top operator by a mile.
