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Indiana sportsbooks thrive in November as online presence grows
Indiana’s online and retail sportsbooks easily surpassed $100 million in bets in a month for the first time, as online betting continued to rapidly gain traction in the state during a bustling November, according to analysts for PlayIndiana.com.
“Once online betting begins, the market grows exponentially,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayIndiana.com. “Bettors overwhelmingly prefer the convenience and safety of online sportsbooks, and the addition of DraftKings and FanDuel in October was like adding rocket fuel to Indiana’s sports betting industry. That is a pattern we have seen in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, in addition to other smaller legal jurisdictions.”
With out-of-state bettors continuing to pour into Indiana, the state’s retail and online sportsbooks generated a combined $147.3 million in bets in November, up 61% from $91.7 million in October, according to the official report released Tuesday. November’s handle produced $9.3 million in adjusted gross revenue, down 19% from $11.5 million in October. The “win” yielded $883,361 in tax revenue for the state.
Not surprisingly with three online sportsbooks operating for all of November, online betting is taking on a rapidly increasing role. DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetRivers combined to generate 65% of the state’s handle — a total of $96.2 million in digital bets — which was up from 52% in October. And that percentage should continue to grow as more online sportsbooks come online in the coming months.
Operating under the Ameristar Casino license, DraftKings led the online market in November with a $64.1 million handle, up from $39.4 million in October. FanDuel, operating under the Blue Chip Casino license, grew to $23.7 million, up from $2.4 million. BetRivers, operating under the French Lick Resort license, was third with $8.4 million, up from $6.3 million.
“We expect that at least 75% of Indiana’s handle will eventually come from online sportsbooks, and that threshold should be met within months,” Gouker said. “Another question is who becomes the dominant online operator in Indiana. Right now DraftKings has a leg up, in part because it’s a familiar brand and because the Ameristar Casino’s close proximity to Chicago. We expect FanDuel to make a run at DraftKings, but it will have to be superior in brand, database, and marketing to overtake them.”
The importance of market proximity to Chicago can be seen most clearly in Indiana’s retail market. Three of the top five retail sportsbooks are based in casinos near Chicago. In addition, football remains king, accounting for 40% of all November bets in Indiana. And the top six retail sportsbooks are near cities with NFL franchises, including Indianapolis, Chicago, and Cincinnati.
Horseshoe Hammond, near Chicago, topped the Indiana market again with a $13 million November handle, up from $10.7 million. Those bets generated $800,208 in gross receipts, which was down from $1.7 million. Horseshoe Hammond was followed by:
- Hollywood Lawrenceburg ($8.8 million handle, up from $6.9 million in October; $1.1 million win, up from $800208)
- Ameristar Casino ($8 million handle, up from $6.8 million in November; $735,103 win, up/down from $1 million)
- Harrah’s Hoosier Park ($7 million handle, up from $6.2 million; $557,764 win, down from $974,467)
- Blue Chip Casino ($4.5 million handle, down from $4.6 million; $310,955 win, down from $741,048)
- Indiana Grand ($4.2 million handle, up from $3.8 million; $171,205 win, down from $516,140)
- Tropicana Evansville ($2 million handle, even with October; $174,841 win, down from $324,200)
- Caesars Southern Indiana ($1.4 million handle, up from $1.2 million; $106,081 win, down from $128,192)
- French Lick Resort ($1.2 million handle, up from $791,706; $45,357 win, down from $73,745)
- Belterra Casino ($920,344 handle, up from $812,130; $92,233 win, down from $150,692)
“Colts, Bears, and Bengals fans are clearly boosting the handle in nearby casinos during the NFL season,” Gouker said. “Those sportsbooks nearest Chicago will continue to have an advantage long after the NFL season ends, both in the retail and online markets.”
For more revenue information on Indiana sportsbooks, visit PlayIndiana.com/revenue.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
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The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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