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BETTING AT PENNSYLVANIA SPORTSBOOKS DIPS AGAIN IN JUNE, BUT REVENUE JUMPS State closes eventful fiscal year with more than $5.6 billion in sports wagering, $1.1 billion in online casino revenue, according to PlayPennsylvania

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Wagering at Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks dropped for a third consecutive month, but that didn’t stop sportsbooks from making significant revenue gains as the summer offseason trudged on. The down month closed a dramatic fiscal year that saw more than $5.5 billion in sports wagers and an online casino gaming market that continues to compete with New Jersey as the nation’s largest, according to PlayPennsylvania, which tracks regulated online gaming and sports betting in the state.

“Betting volume typically falls over the summer, but sportsbooks tend to win more per bet on sports like golf and tennis,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for the PlayUSA.com network, which includes PlayPennsylania.com. “That really helped sportsbooks in June and will help them to continue to weather the offseason even as bettors engage less.”

Online and retail sportsbooks in Pennsylvania combined to take in $420.2 million in wagers in June, down 6.1% from $447.5 million in May, according to official data released Monday. Sportsbooks’ gross gaming revenue jumped to $42.5 million, though, which was up 13.6% from $37.4 million in May. The month’s gross receipts produced $34.2 million in taxable revenue, which yielded $11.6 million in state taxes and $684,510 in local share assessments.

Still hampered by pandemic-related shutdowns, sportsbooks generated just $89.0 million wagers and $8.0 million in gross gaming revenue in June 2020. But those results would hardly be a harbinger of the fiscal year ahead, which brought:

  • $5.6 billion in sports wagering, up 121.0% from $2.5 billion in FY 2019-20.
  • $440.7 million in gross gaming revenue, up 169.9% from $163.3 million in FY 2019-20.
  • $308.8 million in taxable revenue, up 128.0% from $135.5 million in FY 2019-20.
  • $111.2 million in state and local taxes, up 128.0% from $48.8 million in FY 2019-20.

Pennsylvania, which celebrated two years of online sports betting in June, has now taken in $8.1 billion in online and retail wagering since launch. Only New Jersey and Nevada have taken in more over that time.

“By any measure, Pennsylvania’s entry into sports betting has been an unqualified success, and the market has yet to fully mature,” said Valerie Cross, analyst for PlayPennsylvania.com. “Importantly, with more than $111 million in state and local taxes over the fiscal year no state takes in more in tax revenue from sports betting than Pennsylvania. That is where the state truly stands out.”

In June, 90.3%, or $379.3 million, of all sports bets were made online, a fitting end to a fiscal year that saw an increasing number of bets made online. FanDuel only increased its dominance of the online market, producing $162.5 million in online wagering, up from $160.9 million in May. By taking in 42.9% of all online wagers in June, FanDuel posted its largest share of the market since August. Gross gaming revenue in June jumped to $19.7 million from $17.6 million in May, generating $16.4 million in taxable revenue.

DraftKings was second in the state with $86.0 million in bets, down from $100.0 million in May. That resulted in $6.4 million in gross revenue, up from $5.2 million in May, and $5.7 million in taxable revenue. Penn National’s Barstool-branded app was fourth with $31.9 million in June wagering, down from $43.6 million in May. Those bets yielded $3.2 million in gross revenue, up from $2.8 million in May, and $2.2 million in taxable revenue.

The online leaders were followed by:

  • BetMGM ($37.4 million handle, up from $32.4 million; $3.2 million in gross gaming revenue, up from $2.2 million)
  • BetRivers ($18.5 million handle, up/down from $19.1 million; $1.4 million GGR, up from $1.2 million)
  • Fox Bet ($12.6 million handle, down from $14.2 million; $934,728 GGR, down from $964,405)
  • PlaySugarHouse ($11.3 million handle, down from $12.2 million; $918,873 in GGR, up from $832,368)
  • Parx Casino ($9.8 million handle, down from $11.1 million; $1.1 million GGR, even with May)
  • Unibet ($4.7 million handle, down from $5.5 million; $376,848 GGR, down from $390,170)
  • TwinSpires ($2.2 million handle, down from $3.2 million; $194,104 GGR, up from $120,582)
  • Caesars ($1.5 million handle, down from $2.7 million; $56,986 GGR, up from -$65,823)
  • Betfred ($771,648 handle, down from $2.5 million; $33,801 GGR, down from $101,781)
  • Betway ($14,883 handle, $3,655 in GGR)

Meanwhile, retail sportsbooks continued on their road to health with $40.9 million in wagers in June, up from $40.1 million in May. Those bets yielded $4.9 million in taxable revenue, up from $5.2 million in May. Rivers-Philadelphia led the retail market with $8.0 million in bets, topping Parx Casino’s $6.4 million handle.

“With no Sixers to bet on and with the Phillies and Pirates sagging in the standings, sportsbooks will have to get creative in driving action in July and August,” Gouker said. “The Olympics later this month should help fill the gap, but it won’t be until football season that we see significant growth return to either retail or online sportsbooks.”

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Gross gaming revenue at online casinos and poker rooms topped $100 million for the fourth consecutive month, even as it fell to $100.8 million in June, down from $110.8 million in May.  June’s Gross revenue produced $88.9 million in taxable revenue, down from $101.3 million in May, and $37.2 million in state and local taxes.

Pennsylvania’s online gambling market has boomed since the beginning of the pandemic, taking in more than $1 billion in gross revenue over the fiscal year. New Jersey’s $107.1 million in gross gaming revenue topped Pennsylvania in June, making the Garden State No. 1 among U.S. markets in June. But near the two-year anniversary of the launch of online casinos in Pennsylvania, which debuted on May 31, 2019, online gambling has generated more in monthly gross gaming revenue than New Jersey for two of the last seven months, including in May.

For fiscal year 2020-21, Pennsylvania’s online casinos and poker rooms generated:

  • $1.1 billion in gross gaming revenue, up 259.8% from $297.3 million in FY 2019-20.
  • $897.2 million in taxable revenue, up 272.5% from $240.9 million in FY 2019-20.
  • $372.7 million in state and local taxes, up 283.4% from $97.2 million in FY 2019-20.
  • $31.9 billion in online casino wagering, up 291.4% from $8.1 billion in FY 2019-20.

“The growth of online casinos over the past 15 months has forever altered the landscape of Pennsylvania’s gaming industry,” Cross said. “The potential of Pennsylvania was obvious from the start. But the expansion over the last year to the cusp of becoming the largest online gambling market in the country, capable of generating more than $1 billion in revenue in a single year, has been remarkable.”

Other highlights from May:

  • Wagering on online casino games reached $3.1 billion in June, up from $1.7 billion in June 2020 but down from $3.3 billion in May.
  • Online casino and poker rooms generated $3.4 million per day in gross gaming revenue over the 30 days in June, down from $3.6 million per day in May.
  • Penn National, which includes the DraftKings, BetMGM, Barstool, and Hollywood casinos, topped the market with $37.2 million in revenue. Rivers-Philadelphia, which includes PlaySugarHouse, Borgata, and BetRivers casinos, was second with $27.3 million in revenue.
  • Betway PA soft-launched its online casino and sportsbook in late June through its partnership with Live! Casino Philadelphia, adding another operator to the Pennsylvania landscape.
  • Poker revenue in June fell to $2.4 million from $2.6 million in May. Mount Airy/PokerStars topped operators with $2.0 million in June.

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Esportes da Sorte celebrates Brazilian culture with Parintins and São João Sponsorships

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Esportes Gaming Brasil, the owner of Onabet and Esportes da Sorte, is making its debut at the 58th Parintins Folklore Festival with an interactive project that blends cultural promotion, economic development, and social responsibility.

The brand becomes the first regulated betting operator to offer institutional support to the event, which welcomes around 120,000 visitors and generates BRL 184 million in local economic activity, according to the Amazonas State Government.

This cultural commitment comes on the back of Esportes Gaming Brasil sponsoring 31 São João festivals during June in 27 cities across the Northeast and Southeast regions. This initiative strengthens the brand’s strategy of connecting with the public through the appreciation of Brazilian cultural expressions.

Esportes da Sorte’s focus was creating memorable experiences as each event featured scenography by Pernambucan artist Perron Ramos. Another notable element was the Vila Junina (June Village), a themed area blending traditional elements with interactive experiences. Classic games such as Pescaria da Sorte (Fishing of Fortune), Barraca do Beijo (Kissing Booth), and Argola da Sorte (Ring Toss) bring nostalgia to the festivities.

For the three-day Parintins Folklore Festival starting today, the brand will be energising Parintins with a series of experiences celebrating local culture. These include a panoramic lounge with a special view of the Bumbódromo, the Truck da Sorte — a space combining karaoke and free hydration — as well as a Social Arena installed in the Garantido and Caprichoso neighborhoods, featuring artistic performances, rest areas, free water distribution, and Instagram-worthy spots. Festivalgoers will also be able to get their hands on custom giveaways throughout the festival. All elements of the visual project are inspired by Amazonian art. The graphics feature illustrations by Curumiz, a Parintins-based duo formed by Alziney Pereira and Kemerson Freitas.

Sofia Aldin, CMO of Esportes Gaming Brasil, the group behind the brand commented: “Esportes Gaming Brasil cares passionately about regional values and strengthening Brazilian popular culture. It’s more than simply showcasing our brand, we want to create value for the people who live for events like the Parintins Folklore Festival and the São João festivals. Being part of these events backs our strategy of supporting traditions that drive local economies and celebrate regional identities.”

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Aristocrat Interactive and Inspired Entertainment Introduce First-Ever Virtual Sports iLottery Games with the Virginia Lottery Through an Agreement with NeoPollard Interactive

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Aristocrat Interactive and Inspired Entertainment Introduce First-Ever Virtual Sports iLottery Games with the Virginia Lottery Through an Agreement with NeoPollard Interactive

 

The Draw-Based Games Come as Part of Larger Aggregation Agreement Between NeoPollard Interactive, Aristocrat Interactive and Inspired Entertainment 
Aristocrat Interactive™ – a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware, and services – in collaboration with NeoPollard Interactive and Inspired Entertainment announced the launch of the first-ever Virtual Sports games available in the U.S. iLottery market, accessible exclusively with the Virginia Lottery.
Known as “VSports,” these new content options, developed by Inspired Entertainment, ensure the sports season never ends for Virginia Lottery players. NeoPollard is a joint venture between Pollard Banknote and Aristocrat Interactive. As part of this joint venture, Aristocrat Interactive developed a customer integration offering for VSports through its aggregation system, Fusion™, allowing the Virginia Lottery to benefit from this new game category and be able to offer its players football, basketball and horse racing draw games all under one digital platform.
“Our commitment to providing best-in-class lottery content is strengthened by robust third-party integration capabilities with content providers like Inspired Entertainment,” said Chris Shaban, Managing Director of Aristocrat Interactive iLottery. “The introduction of these first-of-its-kind draw games for the Virginia Lottery exemplifies how customers can benefit from strategic integrations that drive new innovations and improvements in available content for players.”
Each VSports game runs on a specific schedule, allowing players to place bets on a virtual event of their choosing. Through the use of a certified random number generator (RNG) and similar to other online games, all VSports games are simulated ensuring results are fair and random. The outcome of live sporting events has no impact or influence on VSports. While VSports in Virginia will be implemented using a lottery draw game format, the entertainment value—particularly for sports fans—will be significantly enhanced. Additionally, these games can be played every two to three minutes, offering a frequent experience.
“Through the Virginia Lottery’s agreement with NeoPollard Interactive, we are delivering unique content for a diverse set of players while also attracting new audiences,” said Scott Kenyon, Deputy Executive Director of Marketing for the Virginia Lottery. “This relationship allows us to provide a wide range of new, distinctive games that we are confident will be exciting and appealing to our players, while also supporting the Lottery’s overall mission of raising revenue for K-12 public education in the Commonwealth.”
This integration supplements the expansive iLottery content library for the Virginia Lottery while also showcasing the depth and variety of content offerings Aristocrat Interactive can provide for its customers and, in turn, players of varying interests.
“We are honored to work with Aristocrat Interactive through its contract with NeoPollard Interactive to bring this unprecedented gaming experience to the Virginia Lottery,” said Brooks Pierce, President and CEO of Inspired Entertainment. “This collaboration showcases players’ growing appetite for engaging online lottery experiences and will provide additional funds for a good cause.”
Additional VSports are expected to be made available via the Virginia Lottery over time, with this initial launch representing a significant step forward in providing players with new and exciting content options all year round.
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Betano, Official Sponsor of CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™

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  •  The sponsorship agreement between CONMEBOL and Betano reinforces their commitment to the development of football, as part of organising one of the continent’s most important tournaments.
  • The CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ will be held in Ecuador from July 12 to August 2.

CONMEBOL (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol) and Kaizen Gaming are proud to announce the later’s premium sports betting and online gaming brand, Betano, as the Official Sponsor of CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™.

Hosted in Ecuador from July 12th to August 2nd, this year’s tournament is especially significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina™. Bringing together South America’s 10 women’s football teams, the tournament is a celebration of both football in the continent and women’s sport. At the end of each game, Betano will present the top-performing player with the “MVP Betano” award.

Alejandro Domínguez, President of CONMEBOL, said: “South American women’s football is experiencing an extraordinary moment. Each edition of the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina showcases the growth of talent, passion, and commitment of our players—true ambassadors of the sport and a source of inspiration for millions of girls across the continent and around the world. Having Betano’s support encourages us to continue raising the level of the tournament and to provide more opportunities for our athletes to shine on the field and keep leaving their mark both on and off the pitch.”

Julio Iglesias Hernando, Chief Commercial Officer of Kaizen Gaming, commented: “We are proud to be once again collaborating with CONMEBOL for what promises to be an exciting tournament for all football fans to enjoy. Sponsoring CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ is very important for us, as we continue supporting the development of football globally and women’s football in particular. It is amazing to see how the competition has grown in size and strength, while showcasing the skills of some of the world’s best female footballers.”

The sponsorship of CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ is part of Betano and CONMEBOL’s broader partnership, which started with the CONMEBOL Copa América™️ 2024 and extends through 2028. In addition to supporting CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™, the partnership also sees Betano as the Official Sponsor of the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic tournament, CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal Men and Women and CONMEBOL Copa América Beach Soccer.

 

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