{
  "id": 16884274,
  "title": "US iGaming Growth Slows to 12%, the Lowest on Record, Citizens Data Shows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/us-igaming-growth-slows-to-12-the-lowest-on-record-citizens-data-shows",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T08:31:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ReadWrite",
    "slug": "readwrite",
    "url": "https://readwrite.com/us-igaming-growth-citizens-q3-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US iGaming revenue expanded in 2025 but at its slowest rate ever, according to data from Citizens. Third-quarter growth slowed to 12%, a sharp drop from the 16% seen in the second quarter. September saw a slight uptick, with growth reaching 12%, after 11% in August. FanDuel maintained its top position with 25.1% of the market, slightly less than the 26.6% it held a year earlier. DraftKings' share fell to 22.2% from 24.3%, but this was an improvement from its 20.9% in the previous quarter. BetMGM slipped to 18.6% from 20.7%, marking six quarters of decline. Caesars dropped to 6.4% from 7.1%. Fanatics was the only operator to see an increase, its share rising to 5.2% from 3.9%. Rush Street Interactive and bet365 also posted gains, moving up to 7.4% and 1.7%, respectively, as a result of recent market entries. The sports betting side remained relatively stable, with handle growing 7% quarter-over-quarter. Despite the slight dip in overall growth, the iGaming market continues to generate substantial revenue, with online casinos outperforming traditional casinos in several states.",
  "summary": "Citizens data shows US iGaming revenue grew 12% year on year in Q3 2026, the slowest rate on record, while sportsbook handle rose 7%. The post US iGaming Growth Slows to 12%, the Lowest on Record, Citizens Data Shows appeared first on ReadWrite .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}