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š New York Sports Betting Handle Drops 15% Week-Over-Week
NY sportsbooks reported $474.4M in handle, down 15.6% from the prior week ā first sub-$500M week since February.
Despite lower betting volume, books held strong: 10.1% hold rate, netting $47.8M in gross revenue.
FanDuel led the pack, raking in $21.9M in revenue on a $179.8M handle.
š§ Takeaway: Less volume, better margins ā NY bettors may be getting sloppier or chasing late-season NBA/MLB edges.
š° Colorado May Start Taxing 'Free Bets' from Sportsbooks
New bill aims to tax promotional wagers like ābonus betsā or ārisk-freeā promos.
Revenue would fund statewide water projects, redirecting sportsbook marketing spend toward public infrastructure.
This shift could limit future promo offers or change how sportsbooks advertise in Colorado.
š§ Takeaway: If this passes, expect promo value to drop ā keep an eye on other states following suit.
šļø New York Bill Proposes Deposit & Funding Restrictions
New legislation (Assembly Bill A7962) would cap deposits at $5,000/day and ban credit card funding for betting accounts.
Also includes a 5-deposit-per-day limit to discourage impulsive top-ups.
Lawmakers pushing for tighter controls to curb problem gambling.
š§ Takeaway: Big spenders beware ā the ease of reloading might be going away fast in high-volume states.
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š NBA Playoffs ā April 22, 2025
š Milwaukee Bucks @ Indiana Pacers ā Game 2
š Tip-Off: 7:00 PM ET
š Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
šŗ Broadcast: NBA TV / fubo
š Odds: Pacers -3.5 | O/U: 228.5 | Moneyline: IND -185, MIL +150
š” Key Betting Insights:
Game 1 Recap: Pacers dominated with a 117-98 victory, shooting 52% from the field.
Player Spotlight: Tyrese Haliburton led with 26 points and 10 assists; Bucks' Damian Lillard remains questionable due to a blood clot issue.
Trend: Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games; Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.ā
ā” Memphis Grizzlies @ Oklahoma City Thunder ā Game 2
š Tip-Off: 7:30 PM ET
š Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
šŗ Broadcast: TNT / Max
š Odds: Thunder -14.5 | O/U: 229.5 | Moneyline: OKC -1100, MEM +700
š” Key Betting Insights:
Game 1 Recap: Thunder routed Grizzlies 131-80, the largest playoff margin in franchise history.
Player Spotlight: Chet Holmgren scored 19 points in 21 minutes; Ja Morant had only 12 points with 4 turnovers.
Trend: Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games; Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games
šŗ Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers ā Game 2
š Tip-Off: 10:00 PM ET
š Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
šŗ Broadcast: TNT / Max
š Odds: Lakers -5.5 | O/U: 210.5 | Moneyline: LAL -225, MIN +185
š” Key Betting Insights:
Game 1 Recap: Timberwolves upset Lakers 117-95, with Anthony Edwards scoring 30 points.
Player Spotlight: Luka DonÄiÄ had 37 points but only 1 assist; LeBron James was held to 18 points.
Trend: Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games; Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.ā
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