Cheryl Coward, Author at PlayIndiana

Indiana Sports Betting Revenue Makes Big Year-Over-Year Jump In May

Indiana sports betting handle in May, $361.6 million, was about 9% less than in April but nearly 28% better than in May 2023.

Posted on: June 14, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Andrew Saalfrank pitches in the seventh inning of a game in September 2023

Former IU Star Saalfrank Suspended By MLB For Betting On Baseball

Former Indiana University star pitcher Andrew Saalfrank has been suspended for one year by MLB for betting on baseball games.

Posted on: June 4, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

A lap during Friday's Indy 500 practice round

Indy 500 Set To Bring More Betting, Positive Economic Impact To Indiana

The race typically helps to increase Indiana's sports betting handle in May, while also touting several positive economic effects.

Posted on: May 24, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

An overview shot of an underground poker game

Indiana Online Casino Efforts Hampered By Politicians’ Gambling Misconduct

Billy Joy's illegal gambling charge from 2011 is the latest instance of Indiana politicians hurting online casino legalization chances.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

A picture of a dart hitting the mark for a story about a successful opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort, according to CDI company execs during the Q1 earnings call.

Churchill Downs Reports Successful Terre Haute Casino Opening

In its 2024 first-quarter earnings report, Churchill Downs reported a successful opening of its new Terre Haute Casino Resort.

Posted on: April 26, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

WNBA Commish: Indiana’s Clark & Betting Handle ‘Important’ To Sport

The WNBA Commissioner told PlayIndiana that betting would help the sport to grow, and Caitlin Clark's name recognition would fuel it.

Posted on: April 16, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

A picture of the 2023 NIT Championship trophy.

NIT Joins Other Successful Sports Events In Indiana To Excite Bettors

A sold-out final of the National Invitational Tournament along with other successful sports events in Indiana should excite bettors.

Posted on: April 5, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Caitlin Clark is a driving force for women's NCAA tournament betting

Women’s NCAA Basketball Betting On The Rise With All Eyes On Caitlin Clark

There's a reason Indiana and Iowa are among the top states for women's NCAA basketball betting, and her name is Caitlin Clark.

Posted on: March 27, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Betr Brings Micro-Betting Platform To Indiana’s Sports Betting Market

Betr, which specializes in micro-betting, has entered the Indiana sports betting market through a partnership with Caesars Southern Indiana.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

A picture of Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark for a story about how she could increase Indiana's WNBA betting handle if she forgoes her final year of college eligibility.

The Caitlin Clark Effect: The #1 Pick Could Jumpstart WNBA Betting

If the Iowa guard forgoes her final year of eligibility and enters the draft, the Indiana Fever would certainly take her as the first pick.

Posted on: January 6, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Indiana Sports Betting Revenue Makes Big Year-Over-Year Jump In May

Former IU Star Saalfrank Suspended By MLB For Betting On Baseball

Indy 500 Set To Bring More Betting, Positive Economic Impact To Indiana

Indiana Online Casino Efforts Hampered By Politicians’ Gambling Misconduct

Churchill Downs Reports Successful Terre Haute Casino Opening

WNBA Commish: Indiana’s Clark & Betting Handle ‘Important’ To Sport

NIT Joins Other Successful Sports Events In Indiana To Excite Bettors

Women’s NCAA Basketball Betting On The Rise With All Eyes On Caitlin Clark

Betr Brings Micro-Betting Platform To Indiana’s Sports Betting Market

The Caitlin Clark Effect: The #1 Pick Could Jumpstart WNBA Betting

Gary Convention Center Proposal Fuels Resentment From Other Casinos and Their Communities

Caesars Southern Indiana Struggling With Environmental And Labor Issues

Lottery Couriers Officially Outlawed Until Indiana Gets an Online Lottery

Caesars Workers in Southern Indiana Prepare to Strike

Rising Star Casino Relocation Options To Be Considered In Proposed Senate Bill