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Summer Splash: Oregon Lottery Sees Sports Betting Handle Increase In June

June sports betting handle for the Oregon Lottery was up over 7% from May, mostly due to a surge in wagering on MMA, soccer and table tennis. Read More

Posted on: August 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Good News And Bad News: Oregon Horse Racing Is Up, While State Lottery Sees Steep Drop

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oregon gambling revenue has been a diverse story, with the lottery and horse racing reporting different numbers. Read More

Posted on: July 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Too Much Of A Good Thing? Siletz Tribe Faces Market Saturation Concerns In New Oregon Casino Bid

The Siletz Tribe wants federal approval to build a new casino just north of Salem, but there are concerns that the area may not support the new facility. Read More

Posted on: July 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ready For Action: Washington Gambling Commission Signals Intent To Draft Sports Betting Regulations

An important step for Washington sports betting is on the horizon now, as the state's gambling commission has signaled its readiness to draft rules. Read More

Posted on: July 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Indian Head Casino Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19, Prompting Closure

Less than a month after reopening, the Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs has closed again after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Read More

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Washington Lottery’s Scratch-and-Sniff Tickets Are Bacon Winners

Bacon-scented lottery tickets are now available in Washington, affording Oregonians a chance to bring home the bacon in more ways than one. Read More

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tribes In Washington State Closer To Opening Legal Sportsbooks

The Suquamish and Kalispel tribes are among the first in Washington state to negotiate compacts to offer legal sports betting. Read More

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Kate Rowland

MLB Is Back In Limited Fashion, And The Scoreboard Odds Are Limited Too

MLB futures are live on the Oregon Lottery's Scoreboard app just ahead of the Rockies, Athletics, Giants and Mariners reporting to camp. Read More

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | | Derek Helling

BetMGM To Give Oregonians A Second Option For Legal Sports Betting

BetMGM Sportsbook will offer Oregonians an option when it comes to legal sports betting thanks to a partnership with Spirit Mountain Casino Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Table Tennis Generated Half Of Oregon’s $7.3M In Betting Handle

Russian table tennis attracted total wagers of $3.75 million in May, accounting for 51.5% of the Scoreboard $7.29 million overall handle. Read More

Posted on: June 11, 2020 | | Kate Rowland