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Could Other States Provide Renewed Hope for California Sports Betting?
2023/09/05
Hope for the legalization of California sports betting is not especially high as we approach 2024. Last year’s epic flameout of two gambling initiatives on the voter ballot left a lingering feeling of chaos and incompleteness. Most experts now don’t think California sports wagering will be approved during the next round of legislative meetings. To […]
Are Pro Sports Teams Actually Hurting The Quest for Texas Sports Betting?
2023/09/05
Professional franchises have openly expressed their support for Texas sports betting over the past few years. Their involvement has been considered critical to the matter making it through the House of Representatives and Senate. This past year, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones even tried selling the merits of sports wagering in Texas to Lieutenant Governor […]
Georgia Sports Betting Initiatives Need More Organization to Succeed in the Future
2023/09/05
Well, it's that time of year again: The Georgia sports betting debate is about to be reignited. To some, this might be odd timing. The state legislature doesn't meet for months. But the interest level surrounding sports betting in Georgia always goes up around late August and early September. After all, that’s when betting on […]
United States Department of Interior Criticizes the Florida Sports Betting Appeal
2023/09/03
The United States Department of Interior has chosen a side in the Florida sports betting battle. And it’s the same side they were always on: the side of the Seminole. This, of course, isn’t especially shocking. To get Florida sports betting up and running back in 2021, the Department of Interior needed to approve of […]
Will North Dakota Sports Betting Ever Expand Its Laws?
2023/08/31
When sports betting in North Dakota first debuted in December 2021, the expectation was that the initial gaming structure wouldn’t be permanent. Under the original terms, North Dakota sports betting could only take place in-person, at one of the state’s three tribal casinos. Most believed officials would soon look to expand the purview to include […]
New Hampshire Sports Betting Feeling Effects of Widespread Legal Gambling
2023/08/31
Ever since sports betting in New Hampshire went live at the end of 2019, the state has, for the most part, enjoyed steady growth in revenue. Over the past few months, however, that’s all changed. In fact, New Hampshire sports betting may actually be on the decline. To be sure, this isn’t a novel occurrence. […]
Kansas Sports Betting Exceeds First Year Revenue Projections
2023/08/31
The start of Kansas sports wagering is officially a massive success. Of course, anyone reading between the lines could always tell this was the case. All of the preliminary reports coming out of The Sunflower State pointed to Kansas sports betting exceeding initial expectations. From month-over-month growth to the lucrative Kansas sports betting returns for […]
Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Awaits Seminole Tribe Response
2023/08/30
We have reached a familiar point in the Florida sports betting debate: the state of hurrying up and waiting. West Flagler Associates, the casino operator responsible for the lawsuit that first repealed Florida sports betting, recently filed a petition for a rehearing after an appeals court ruled to uphold the gaming compact struck between The […]
Could ESPN's Entry Into Legal Gambling Reignite California Sports Betting Hopes?
2023/08/30
A major development could be on the horizon for the future of California sports betting. ESPN, the sports media goliath owned by Disney, has agreed to a sports gambling licensing deal with Penn Entertainment worth around $1.5 billion, according to multiple reports. The fallout from this partnership is expected to be substantial and far-reaching. And […]
Will Wisconsin Sports Betting Earn Enough to Delay Legalization of Online Gambling?
2023/08/30
As the second anniversary of Wisconsin sports betting approaches, industry experts and insiders as well as key stakeholders are seizing the opportunity to reflect on how The Badger State has fared during their first 24 months with legal gambling. This, naturally, leads to a separate discussion on the future of Wisconsin online sports betting. Yet, […]
The Biggest Factors Working Against Texas Sports Betting
2023/08/21
Another failed attempt to legalize Texas sports betting this past winter has left many looking for what must change in advance of the next legislative sessions. That search has proven…quite informative. Despite what many have mused, sports gambling in Texas hasn’t continued to flop because of beliefs ingrained into the fabric of the state. Many […]
St. Louis Cardinals President Frustrated by Absence of Missouri Sports Betting
2023/08/21
The president for the St. Louis Cardinals, Bill DeWitt II, would like the world to know he’s displeased with how the Missouri sports betting discussion has been directed. He would also like us to know that he, unequivocally, blames Senator Denny Hoskins for how talks about sports wagering in Missouri have panned out. DeWitt isn’t […]
Florida Sports Betting is Officially on Hold Again
2023/08/20
For a short while, it looked like Florida sports betting might relaunch in time for the 2023 NFL season. Now, frankly, it seems as if The Sunshine State will be fortunate if sports gambling returns in advance of the 2024 NFL season. To be sure, the Seminole Tribe could still technically roll out sports betting […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting will be Unaffected by WynnBet Announcing Mass Closures
2023/08/20
As WynnBet winds down some of their gambling operations throughout the United States, their Massachusetts sports betting services reportedly will not be impacted. The news, while not unexpected, comes as a sigh of relief for anyone materially invested in The Bay State’s sports wagering operations. WynnBet’s parent company, Wynn Resorts, recently announced they’ll be shutting […]
Tribes willing to Discuss Oklahoma Sports Betting with Governor Kevin Stitt
2023/08/20
The prospects of legal Oklahoma sports betting might be looking up ahead of next year’s legislative meetings. This assumes, of course, we can trust Governor Kevin Stitt or the state’s tribal leaders are the current words. Sure, you have probably heard something similar before. The push for Oklahoma sports betting has ranked among the bigger […]
North Carolina Sports Betting Moves One Step Closer to Launch
2023/08/20
The launch of sports betting in North Carolina has moved yet another step closer to becoming a reality. And that’s great news for their planned debut date. In many ways, the latest North Carolina sports betting development is the most important update since Governor Roy Cooper signed legalized gambling into law on June 14, 2023. […]
Florida Sports Betting Decision Expected to be Appealed by Plaintiffs
2023/08/14
Yet obstacle to the future of Florida sports betting is now presenting itself. At the beginning of July, it appeared Florida sports betting could be on the verge of a return. A United States Appeals Court ruled in favor of the Seminole Tribe in their case against West Flagler Associates, a group representing online sports gambling […]
Will New Mexico Online Sports Betting Ever be Legalized?
2023/08/14
At one time, New Mexico sports betting was at the cutting edge of legal gambling in the United States. But not anymore. Such is the case when New Mexico online sports betting remains illegal. You could even make the case that The Land of Enchantment is now behind the eight-ball. Almost half of the United […]
Why Nebraska Online Sports Betting May Not be Legalized for a While
2023/08/14
Evidence continues to mount that Nebraska online sports betting will not be legalized anytime soon. On the one hand, the issue of mobile wagering won’t strike many as center state material right now. After all, on-site sports betting in Nebraska just debuted on June 22, 2023. That process alone proved extremely lengthy. The Cornhusker State […]
How Many Attempts to Legalize South Carolina Sports Betting have Failed?
2023/08/14
Back in 2018, the United States Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which effectively allowed individual states to determine their own views on gambling. Ever since then, South Carolina sports betting has been proposed on numerous occasions, only to fall short each and every time. Just how many gambling initiatives […]
Officials Worried About Impact Alabama Sports Betting Could Have on Bingo Halls
2023/08/14
What’s the biggest concern that has prevented sports wagering in Alabama from becoming legalized? The answer is supposed to be pretty straightforward: For Alabama sports betting to be fully operational, it would require the installment of a state lottery. And lawmakers thus far haven’t wanted to join the majority of states in forming one. On […]
Texas Sports Betting Region Generated $3.1 Billion in 2022 Gaming Revenue
2023/08/14
The National Indian Gaming Commission recently released their earnings report for the 2022 fiscal year, and as it turns out, the region that would include Texas sports betting, turned a multibillion profit. This isn’t necessarily surprising. The region in question, referred to as the “Oklahoma City Region,” includes 72 tribal gaming operations. And yet, the […]
BetMGM Opening Massive Kentucky Sports Betting Operation
2023/08/13
With legal sports betting coming to Kentucky in time for wagering on the 2023 NFL season, news about the rollout is dropping quickly and relentlessly. From licensing updates to rules and regulations to tax structures, the Kentucky sports betting news cycle has been nonstop. The latest update: BetMGM Sportsbook has struck a partnership to join […]
Senator Hopes Georgia Sports Betting Can Get Legalized in 2024
2023/08/08
For the most part, updates on the future of legal sports betting in Georgia have typically skewed toward pessimistic. Though multiple bills that would legalize sports gambling have been proposed over the past few years, scant few of them gained any real traction. Very little appeared to change during 2023 legislative meetings, either. At least […]
Is California Sports Betting in Danger of Getting Left of 2024 Electoral Ballot?
2023/08/08
Not two years ago, the legalization of California sports wagering was considered a formality. Indeed, policymakers were at odds over what it would like, but the overwhelming support from residents suggested they would pass a gambling measure—or two—if given an opportunity. Skip ahead today, and nearly everything has changed. Multiple California sports betting bills failed to […]
Fanatics to Open Ohio Retail Sportsbook Next to NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets Arena
2023/08/08
Another retail location will soon be added to betting on sports in Ohio. Fanatics Sportsbook plans to open a brick-and-mortar operation at the end of August, just in time for betting on the 2023 NFL season. It will mark their first physical presence in The Buckeye State and will be the 14th Ohio retail sportsbook […]
Oregon Sports Betting Expands Offerings to Drive Summer Interest
2023/08/08
In an effort to drive up interest in Oregon sports betting for the 2023 summer months, The Beaver State is currently testing out a number of expanded gambling offerings. This experiment is not unusual for most states. Offbeat wagering lines are offered at most of the best online sportsbooks in the USA. Since legalizing sports […]
New Jersey Sports Betting Handle is No Longer on the Decline
2023/08/08
And just like that, New Jersey sports betting is back on the rise. At a time when legal sports betting in the United States is enjoying a boom in business, The Garden State is not having the same level of good fortune. On the contrary, their revenue has failed to register a year-over-year monthly increase […]
Minnesota Sports Betting Already Making Progress Ahead of Next Legislative Sessions
2023/08/08
Back in July, reports started to surface that state legislative members were optimistic Minnesota sports betting would be legalized soon.. We were, and remain, skeptical. Rightfully so, too. Every year, the conversation around Minnesota sports betting is dripping with sunshine-and-daisies analysis. Each time, messaging to the effect of “Next time will be the time sports […]
Can Tennessee Provide a Blueprint for Idaho Sports Betting?
2023/08/08
Right now, at this moment, more than 30 states in the USA have some form of legal sports betting. Idaho, of course, isn’t part of this list that includes a majority of the country. That’s not expected to change anytime soon, either. Most experts believe Idaho sports betting is no more than a distant possibility […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Penalties Doled Out to 3 Sportsbooks
2023/08/08
The crackdowns on Massachusetts sports betting operators still show no signs of slowing. And one of the best online sportsbooks in the United States could be next to receive a hefty penalty. Last week, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) fined sportsbooks located in three casinos for accepting illegal wagers. The three operators impacted were Encore […]
Florida Sports Betting Region Brought in $9 Billion of Revenue for 2022
2023/08/08
Although wagering on sports across Florida has not been active since late 2021, the region that would encompass Florida sports betting is thriving. A bunch of other states near and around The Sunshine State have joined the legal sports betting ranks in recent years. That has apparently led to a major year-over-year uptick in gambling […]
Could the Closing of a Horse Race Track Accelerate California Sports Betting Support?
2023/07/31
Yet another race track in California is about to close. And while its shuddering doesn't spell particularly good news for the horse racing circuit, the gradual decline of one industry could be a boon for another. In this case, that "other" industry is California sports betting. Golden Gate Fields, a horse track located right between Albany, […]
Expert Predicts South Carolina Sports Betting Will be Legalized—But Not Anytime Soon
2023/07/31
We have some good news for anyone who wants sports betting in South Carolina to finally get legalized. At least one expert believes it will happen. However, we also have some bad news. The expert does not see South Carolina sports betting receiving the stamp of approval anytime. Lamaur Stancil of The Post and Courier recently published […]
New Details Have Emerged on the Alabama Sports Betting Scandal
2023/07/31
New details have emerged on the Alabama sports betting scandal that continues to rock the state's most popular collegiate baseball program. And the underbelly of the discussion could end up impacting the future of Alabama sports betting—assuming it even has one. The latest report suggests officials were tipped off to the gambling violation when a bettor attempted […]
Nebraska Sports Betting Still Won't Allow Gambling on College Football
2023/07/28
After a long awaited debut, Nebraska sports betting has officially been live at various retail locations for a few months now. Gambling enthusiasts are naturally relieved. But many are also disappointed. Why? Because sports betting in Nebraska still doesn't permit wagering on in-state college football—or, for that matter, any in-state college event. Why has The Cornhusker […]
Mississippi Sports Betting Location is Testing Out New Gambling Technology
2023/07/25
A new era of Mississippi sports betting is officially underway. To anyone who thinks we're referring to the launch of online sports betting in Mississippi, we apologize for the false flag. That's a separate matter. However, this latest development does suggest that gambling operators are preparing for the day when mobile wagering is allowed. The development […]
Supporters are Optimistic Minnesota Sports Betting Could be Legalized in 2024
2023/07/25
Minnesota sports betting could be legalized next year. Stop us if you heard this one before. This has become a recurring theme in The Land of 10,000 Lakes: Optimism mounts that sports betting in Minnesota could be legalized at the next round of legislative meetings. A wagering bill is then passed in the House of Representatives. The Senate […]
FanDuel and DraftKings Have Competition in Ohio Online Sports Betting Market
2023/07/25
FanDuel and DraftKings have so far dominated the Ohio online sports betting market since it went live earlier this year. To be honest, that's been the case in most locales. Many have, in turn, wondered if any other gambling operator can give them real competition. The state of online sports betting in Ohio might now be giving […]
Maine Sports Betting Remains on Track for 2023 Rollout
2023/07/25
Despite concerns that its launch timeline could be pushed back, Maine sports betting reportedly remains on track to debut sometime in 2023. Though an exact date hasn't yet been released, sports betting in Maine could go live as soon as November. This misses the initially intended mark of August. The state wanted to be ready in […]
Seminole Tribe Won't Confirm That Florida Sports Betting will Return in Time for 2023 NFL Season
2023/07/25
A recent ruling from the United States Court of Appeals has paved the way for Florida sports betting to return almost immediately. And yet, nobody seems to know for sure if it will. At the very least, if anyone knows anything, they're not sharing that insight on the record. For the most part, this overarching uncertainty has […]
LIV Golf Will Not be Joining the Massachusetts Sports Betting Market...Yet
2023/07/14
Well, it's official: LIV Golf will not be among the options for those betting on sports in Massachusetts. At least, not right now. On Tuesday, July 11, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to exclude LIV Golf events from their sports betting offerings. The decision came after DraftKings requested that they be allowed to add LIV Golf […]
DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field Does Not Have Illinois Sports Betting License
2023/06/29
We are now more than one year removed from sports betting in Illinois officially going live. During that time, the market has continued maturing. Revenue has been impressive. The process of Illinois online sports betting has grown rather seamless. New events have been added to the dockets of gambling operators. Retail locations have opened up. And […]
BetMGM is Relocating Their Ohio Sports Betting Operations
2023/06/29
Although sports betting in Ohio has barely been live for six months, shakeups and major developments continue to be quite common throughout the industry. By now, in fact, it almost feels like Ohio sports betting is years removed from its initial launch. Really, though, legal gambling in the state has only been live since January 1. The […]
Arkansas Sports Betting Regulators Add 17 New Gambling Markets
2023/06/29
More options are officially coming to sports betting in Arkansas. Loads of options, in fact. Regulators in The Land of Opportunity recently announced the expansion of their gambling market. This shift represents the biggest piece of Arkansas sports betting news since the state rolled out legal wagering on events back in 2018. The news will also leave […]
Senator Denny Hoskins Denies Being the Reason Missouri Sports Betting Failed
2023/06/28
Yet another Missouri sports betting bill failed to pass at the latest round of legislative meetings. Naturally, those beyond the closed doors have been looking for a central reason why. And for the most part, one person has been deemed responsible for scuttling the 2023 Missouri sports betting bill: Senator Denny Hoskins. The longstanding Republican, who represents […]
Oklahoma Sports Betting Supporters Urge Governor to Take Action
2023/06/28
In the aftermath of yet another failed Oklahoma sports betting bill, supporters of legal gambling are urging the state's governor, Kevin Stitt, to take action. This push comes on the heels of House Bill 1027 failing to clear its imposed deadline for approval. Though it cruised through the House of Representatives, receiving a groundswell of […]
Could Baseball Gambling Scandal Further Impede Future of Alabama Sports Betting?
2023/06/27
Anyone keeping a close eye on the future of sports betting across Alabama may want to sit down. Yet another curveball has been thrown into the debate. The University of Alabama recently announced that they had fired their baseball coach, Brad Bohannon, after the program found itself embroiled in a sports betting scandal. To be sure, the […]
Could North Carolina Nudge South Carolina Sports Betting Toward Legalization?
2023/06/23
There will soon be legal sports betting in North Carolina. Could that result in South Carolina sports betting getting the green light as well? Optimists think it just might. It sounds like an oversimplification, but that's how this issue often works. When new states legalize sports betting, their neighbors feel the pressure to follow suit. That pressure comes from […]
Lawmakers will Consider Increasing Ohio Sports Betting Tax Rate
2023/06/23
Ohio sports betting isn't even six months old, and yet, the state may already be prepared to increase the tax that gambling operators are charged. Heck, calling it an "increase" doesn't even do the latest proposal justice. The rights to offer sports wagering in Ohio would actually double from their current number under the new terms. This […]
A Daily Fantasy Sports Betting Site in Georgia is Being Sued
2023/06/23
Although retail sports wagering in Georgia still has not been approved, it turns out the state still isn't immune from legal issues. A popular daily fantasy sports betting site is currently being sued in Georgia. The plaintiff alleges that the website in question, PrizePicks, stole proprietary technology that enables them to offer "prop-style, over-under fantasy […]
At Long Last, Nebraska Sports Betting is Officially Live
2023/06/22
In a rather sudden turn of events, sports betting in Nebraska is just about set to go live. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, you are not hallucinating. This is a borderline stunning twist. Though The Cornhusker State voted to legalize sports gambling in 2020 and signed it into law all the way back […]
How Will the Battle Over Florida Sports Betting Ultimately End?
2023/06/22
How and when will the battle over Florida sports betting end? Technically, nobody knows. The future of Florida sports betting remains entangled in what feels like unending litigation. Updates on the process are no longer just sparse. They are nonexistent. There is no timeline for a decision. Uncertainty is the only given. And the delay is nothing […]
Unknown Sportsbook Wins Connecticut Sports Betting License
2023/06/21
Remember that available sports betting license in Connecticut? You know, the one that emerged because Rush Street Interactive dissolved their operational agreement with The Nutmeg State as they prepare to vacate the United States' gambling industry? Yeah, that one. Well, here's the thing: The open Connecticut sports betting license has already been sewn up. It's not especially […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Regulations Expected to be Announced in July
2023/06/21
Kentucky sports betting is moving yet another step closer toward an official launch. Does this mean an official debut date is on the horizon? We can't be sure. But the legal gambling process is at least moving along. After settling on a tax rate and structure for Kentucky sports betting, the state is now set […]
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Tried Selling Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on Texas Sports Betting
2023/06/20
The fallout from another failed attempt to legalize Texas sports betting continues to trickle out in drips and drabs. Rehashing the subject can be a sore spot for some. You might ask: Why focus on what's already done? Because it's important. The details surrounding the latest failed push for wagering on sports in Texas are nothing if […]
Why Idaho Sports Betting May Still be Only a Distant Possibility
2023/06/16
The wait for legal sports betting in Idaho feels like it's lasting forever. That's probably because there's been no progress whatsoever on the subject. The Gem State isn't failing to legalize gambling amid conversations and various proposals. They have, for the most part, avoided discussions about Idaho sports betting altogether. This has not changed in the […]
Tribal Influence Continues to Dominate the Future of California Sports Betting
2023/06/16
Over the course of the past couple years, and most definitely during the past 12 months, one thing has become absolutely clear: The future of California sports betting lies in the hands of the state's tribes. Yes, technically, government officials and lobbyists have plenty of influence. Voters will also have a say on the legalization of […]
Minnesota Sports Betting Bills Once Again Fail to Pass
2023/06/15
So much for sports betting in Minnesota being legalized this year. Hopes for Minnesota sports betting were high entering the latter half of the 2023 legislative sessions. Multiple gambling initiatives were on the table, and there seemed to be a groundswell of support mounting for at least one of them. Optimism reached fever pitch in early May. […]
Will Georgia Sports Betting Need a Lower Tax Rate to Eventually Pass?
2023/06/14
By now, mostly everyone probably knows that the 2023 Georgia sports betting bill flopped during this year's round of legislature meetings. Yet, while this happened weeks ago, the fallout from the latest botched attempt at legal gambling continues to unfold. Most notably, in the aftermath of two initiatives (SR 135 and SB 142) never reaching […]
