Illinois
Illinois is seen as one the potentially most powerful states in America when it comes to sports betting, with the 6th biggest population offering a massive market opportunity for the big firms.
There have been a few teething problems with regards to adoption of remote registration of online betting accounts, but once they are ironed out, expect to see Illinois moving towards the top of the Wedge Index.
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Nov- 2020 -1 NovemberAnalysis
October rise for Rhode Island sports-betting
hode Island enjoyed strong growth in betting handle and revenues while West Virginia online casino revenues dropped.
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Oct- 2020 -28 OctoberAnalysis
Boyd buoyed by FanDuel
Boyd Gaming trumpeted its digital reach of 30 million Americans via its slice of FanDuel as its land-based business navigated…
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19 OctoberAnalysis
Heightened competition good for gaming states
With brands like PointsBet, betMGM, Flutter and Rush Street Interactive set to launch in Michigan, the state demonstrates how competition…
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16 OctoberAnalysis
Rush Street Interactive bullish on state dominance
Rush Street Interactive said it generated 86% of the sports betting handle in Illinois in August and praised its marketing…
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5 OctoberAnalysis
Would name change affect William Hill’s Wedge Index rating?
In the wake of a likely rebrand, an increased focus on Caesars’ sportsbook brand could see it gain top-tier status…
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Sep- 2020 -30 SeptemberAnalysis
ANALYSIS: Why online casino makes a difference to a state’s Wedge Index score
The Wedge Index ratings show that states adding online casino to their suite of regulated products brings more than just…
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28 SeptemberAnalysis
ANALYSIS: The importance of remote registration to the Wedge Index
Remote registration is one of the key factors when a state legislates for online and mobile betting hence its importance…
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28 SeptemberAnalysis
Extension to remote registration boosts Illinois Wedge Index rating
Governor Pritzker extended remote registration capacity across Illinois and boosted the state’s Wedge Index rating in the process.
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15 SeptemberAnalysis
Wedge News launches “Wedge Index” to rank US Betting States
The Wedge Index intends to rank each state in America by the legal betting options available to the residents, including…
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