Basketball
Interview
9 min read
02/19/2026
Spencer Davies
Spencer Davies
Noah Penda’s "Gift" Keeping Injury-Plagued Magic Afloat
Orlando Magic rookie Noah Penda speaks to RG.org in an exclusive interview about the first half of his rookie season and staying ready.

Tennis
Interview
Destanee Aiava To Quit Tennis In 2026 After Blasting "Racist, Toxic" Culture
Destanee Aiava says 2026 will be her final season, accusing tennis of racism, misogyny, and a hostile culture.
7 min read
02/18/2026
Takashi Williams

Gambling
News Report
Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Online Casinos After Senate Approves SB118
Virginia lawmakers advance iGaming legislation that could legalize online casinos by July 2027 pending House approval.
4 min read
02/18/2026
Quinn Allen

Press Releases
News Report
Research Ground Launches Separate U.S. and Canada Websites
Research Ground launches dedicated U.S. and Canada websites to deliver localized sports research, regulatory data, and market-specific insights.
3 min read
02/18/2026
Sergey Demidov

State Betting Trends
🗽 NY $2.44B Online Handle
New York’s online sportsbooks processed $2.44B in wagers in January 2026, keeping the state far ahead of every other U.S. betting market.
Revenue Trends
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🥈 IN Second-Highest January on Record
$523.4M ranks just behind January 2025, confirming sustained winter demand.
Revenue Trends
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⚖️ NJ lawmakers introduced 4 new bills.
The bills focus on tightening marketing practices, improving account transparency, and limiting financial risk for bettors.
Regulatory Watch
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💸 NC $686.9M January Handle
North Carolina sportsbooks processed nearly $687M in January, positioning the state among the stronger early-year performers nationwide.
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🥇 AK $10.46M January Revenue Record
Arkansas posted its highest January gambling revenue ever, surpassing all prior January totals since legalization.
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💰 IA $262.3M January Handle
Iowa sportsbooks handled $262.3M in January, reflecting a stable market rather than the record-breaking growth seen in newer states.
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✅ DE $22.2M Opens 2026 Strong
January 2026 delivered Delaware’s second-highest January ever, confirming a structurally larger market than pre-2024 levels.
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🐐 FanDuel Controls D.C. January Volume
FanDuel led D.C. with $31.99M in handle and a 14.5% hold, generating nearly $1M in taxes alone for the month.
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