North Carolina collected $262 million in tax revenue since sports betting became legal two years ago.

States like Massachusetts have chosen to bring a longstanding activity out of the shadows and into a transparent, regulated marketplace designed to protect consumers, preserve the integrity of competition, and generate dollars for public benefits such as education and health care.

A new analysis released today by Legal Sports Report, in partnership with the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), forecasts that $1.71 billion will be legally wagered on Super Bowl 60 nationwide, demonstrating the continued growth of regulated sports betting markets across the United States and the popularity of one of the globe’s most-watched televised events. Legal Sports Report provided the underlying research and analysis used to develop the forecast.

IGB October data shows second consecutive month of 15% decline in bets.

Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB).