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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 in 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 betting 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 betting 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 sports betting in Florida 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 […]
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 sports betting in Texas are nothing if not […]
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 […]
PGA Tour Merger with LIV Golf Complicates Massachusetts Sports Betting
2023/06/14
The recent merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-founded LIV Golf has forced many states to reconsider how they will handle betting on golf for the foreseeable futre. And it isn't just smaller markets grappling with the issue. The list includes more mainstream places, such as the Massachusetts sports betting market. Existing gaming laws […]
Plans for Delaware Online Sports Betting Have Been Put on Pause
2023/06/13
Well, it seems online sports betting in Delaware will have to wait another year. And that's at the very least. Lawmakers began discussing the addition of online sports betting to the state's lottery portfolio this past winter. Based on everything we know, they seemed pretty serious about the measure. In the end, though, Delaware did […]
Will Texas Sports Betting be Legalized by 2025?
2023/06/13
Now that the latest Texas sports betting bill has officially flopped, the discussion must shift to what's next. This, of course, entails considering a number of questions. But the answer to one matters more than any others: How far away is Texas from the legalization of sports betting? Gray areas are peppered throughout this issue. It's […]
Barstool 'Can't Lose Parlay' Being Investigated by Massachusetts Sports Betting Officials
2023/06/09
When Barstool was licensed for sports betting in Massachusetts, they received their green light amid a flurry of push back and controversy. And now they're at the center of push back and controversy once again. Massachusetts sports betting officials are reviewing Barstool's now discontinued "Can't Lose Parlay" promotion to see whether it violated the state's […]
Wisconsin Man Charged in Plot to Hack 'Thousands' of Online Sports Betting Accounts
2023/06/09
A Wisconsin man has been charged for his role in a plot to hack thousands of online sports betting accounts, and the case is already generating plenty of ripple effects throughout the industry. This ordeal is problematic for a bunch of reasons—many of them painfully obvious. Account hackings and overall identity theft are endemic to today's society. All […]
Fliff Being Sued for Illegal California Online Sports Betting
2023/06/09
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Fliff for allegedly offering what amounts to illegal California online sports betting. The outcome of this pending litigation could send shockwaves throughout the daily fantasy and free-to-play apps—not just in Cali, but throughout the entire United States. This lawsuit isn't only about online sports betting in California. Fliff is […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Gets Official Rollout Date
2023/06/08
Slow, surely, the terms of Kentucky sports betting have trickled out ever since it was legalized this past March. First, the state released details on how the gambling infrastructure would work. Then, they publicized the tax rate and how revenue would be spent. After that, they moved on to additional rules and regulations for the […]
How Much Revenue Might Idaho Sports Betting Bring Each Year?
2023/06/08
Most still consider Idaho sports betting little more than a distant possibility that remains at least a few years away. Some have even classified legal gambling as an "impossibility," suggesting the state will never take the plunge that more than half of the United States has already completed. Almost needless to say, this is a […]
What is a Realistic Timeline for Wisconsin Online Sports Betting?
2023/06/08
Now that sports betting in Wisconsin has been legal for almost two years, people are starting to wonder when the market will meaningfully expand. More specifically, they want to know when Wisconsin online sports betting will join the fold. America's Dairyland currently only permits on-site wagering at licensed tribal properties. This setup was a welcomed development […]
Caesars Terminates Partnership with LSU Amid Louisiana Sports Betting Concerns
2023/06/08
The United States' attempt to put distance between the gambling industry and collegiate universities has officially reached the Louisiana sports betting market. Earlier this summer, Caesars and Louisiana State University (LSU) both announced that they would be terminating their partnership. There were apparently multiple years left on the deal, but the dissolution was part of a […]
Is Support for Georgia Sports Betting on the Decline?
2023/06/08
On the heels of yet another failed Georgia sports betting bill, experts and news outlets are attempting to pinpoint what exactly went wrong—not just this year, but in general. For so long, the assumption was that a lack of alignment throughout the House of Representatives and Senate derailed Georgia sports betting initiatives. To some extent, this is […]
The Path to Missouri Sports Betting May Soon Get Easier
2023/06/08
This time next year, could we be talking about a scheduled rollout for sports betting in Missouri? While this remains a question without a definitive answer, the prospects for Missouri sports betting are potentially on the rise. And it's not because support is on a dramatic upswing. Nor is it about voter sentiment. It isn't even about […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Continue to Dominate the Kansas Sports Betting Market
2023/06/08
The battle over market supremacy for sports betting in Kansas has been underway for just a few months. And, as it turns out, it may already be over. The latest earnings reports for Kansas sports betting were just released by the state. They show us how much money has been wagered through June 2023. More importantly, they […]
Numerous NCAA Athletes Under Investigation Amid Iowa Sports Betting Scandal
2023/06/08
Another NCAA gambling scandal is officially under investigation. And this one has to do with athletes who allegedly participated in online sports betting in Iowa. Though the process has been going on for some time, it received some renewed scrutiny this week, when Iowa State's football team held their media day. Starting quarterback Hunter Dekkers was […]
North Carolina Sports Betting Could Launch by January 2024
2023/06/08
At long last, after numerous attempts, there will be legal sports betting in North Carolina. And it's coming soon. The state Senate recently passed a bill that will allow sports betting at tribal casinos. Though many officials reassured people this gambling initiative would pass easily, others were skeptical. North Carolina had traveled down this road […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Brands Must Now Advertise Age Restrictions
2023/06/08
The look and feel of Massachusetts sports betting branding and advertising will never be the same. Following a long, drawn-out debate, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission narrowly decided to require age restriction language on "standalone logos" used by the state's licensed sports betting operators. According to a release, "the words '21 Plus' (or something similar must) appear alongside fixed-signage […]
Have Promotional Lobbyists Hurt Chances of Oklahoma Sports Betting?
2023/06/08
Every conversation about the chances of sports betting in Oklahoma usually begin and end with the rocky relationship between the state's tribes and the governor's office. But what if more mitigating factors are at play? In the wake of the latest failed attempt to legalize Oklahoma sports betting, this is one theory that's started making the […]
Indianapolis Colts Waive Multiple Players Amid NFL Betting Allegations
2023/06/08
Another NFL betting scandal has just been made public. And this one cuts right to the core of sports betting in Indiana. Multiple players from the Indianapolis Colts were suspended for the entire 2023 NFL season and subsequently waived by the team after allegedly placing wagers on games that took place last year. The players in question: Cornerback Isaiah […]
Maryland Online Sports Betting is More Popular Than Ever
2023/06/08
Even though in-person wagering had a significant head start, Maryland online sports betting has already become the gambling method of choice for most of the state. And it isn't even kind of close. Granted, this is the case for pretty much everywhere in the United States that allows mobile wagering. But online sports betting in Maryland […]
Will Montana Online Sports Betting Laws Ever Loosen?
2023/06/08
Though online sports betting in Montana has been legal for more than four years, the terms of its operation remain incredibly restrictive. Now, as we enter the back end of 2023, the prospect of change—or lack thereof—has generated more attention. Will laws for Montana online sports betting laws ever loosen? That's the question everyone's asking. The […]
It Turns Out Florida Sports Betting Could Return for 2023 NFL Season
2023/06/08
After the United States Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Seminole tribe and their gaming compact with The Sunshine State, many speculated that Florida sports betting could be on the verge of relaunching sometime in the near future. As it turns out, the timeline for the return of legal gambling may be even […]
Smaller Gambling Operators Struggling in Massachusetts Sports Betting Market
2023/06/08
Now that online sports betting in Massachusetts is more than one financial quarter old, the state is noticing some important trends that'll need to be monitored moving forward. Many of these patterns in this early going focus on the user experience. How are Massachusetts sports betting clients placing their wagers? When are they processing their transactions? […]
Florida Sports Betting Could be on the Verge of a Return
2023/06/08
Is sports betting in Florida on track for an imminent return? A recent ruling from the United States Court of Appeals has ensured it's a distinct possibility, if not a likelihood. This is a groundbreaking development in what's otherwise been a very sluggish process. Florida sports betting was initially rolled out at the end of […]
With California Sports Betting on Hold, Tribes Shift Focus to a Different Gambling Bill
2023/06/08
As the fate of California sports betting remains gridlocked, the states have currently shifted their focus to another gambling initiative To be sure, this doesn't mean the local tribes have moved on from the push for sports betting in California altogether. The issue is merely on hold—in large part because legislative sessions have adjourned for […]
Texas Sports Betting Faces Another Hurdle on Road to Legalization
2023/06/08
And just like that, another roadblock to Texas sports betting has bubbled to the surface. This is, of course, hardly good news to proponents of legalized gambling. The Lone Star State is already facing more than their fair share of obstacles on the subject. Chief among them has been Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who is […]
Naskila Gaming is Trying to Reach Texas Sports Betting Enthusiasts
2023/06/08
With sports betting in Texas on hold until at least next year, one tribal gaming facility is using the current set of circumstances to their advantage. And not everyone is happy about it. In an attempt to captivate those who feel jilted by the absence of Texas sports betting, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has […]
Another Tribe Has Been Approved to Offer Kansas Online Sports Betting
2023/06/08
The availability of online sports betting in Kansas may be on the verge of expansion. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has officially received approval from the state to join the Kansas online sports betting ranks. This move is still in the fledgling stages. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has not even outlined how they would […]
2023 Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Fails to Get Off the Ground
2023/06/07
Just as quickly as it came, the hope for sports betting in Hawaii also went. And no one's quite sure when any optimism might return. From the sound of things, in fact, Hawaii sports betting may be an ultra-distant possibility. This doesn't technically deviate from The Aloha State's previous reality. They have long ranked among the staunchest […]
Is Florida Sports Betting Holding Up ESPN Shift Toward Direct to Consumer Model?
2023/06/07
The uncertain future of sports betting in Florida has no doubt had an impact on a vast number of companies. Might it be time to add ESPN to the list of potentially aggrieved parties? That depends on how you feel about the self-proclaimed Worldwide Leader's pending business model shift, and how much of its feasibility is […]
Legal Alaska Sports Betting Remains a Ways Off
2023/06/06
Up until a few years ago, there was little to no talk about sports betting in Alaska. They were among the states considering it the least. In some ways, that hasn't exactly changed. Legal Alaska sports betting still remains quite a ways off. However, progress on the subject has been made, even if only on an […]
West Virginia Sports Betting 2026 | Legality & Best Sportsbooks
2023/05/31
West Virginia legalized sports betting in 2018. Residents can wager at licensed casinos and through mobile apps. Popular bets include NFL, NBA, and college sports. The state collects 10% tax on operators' revenue. While the market is growing, it faces competition from neighboring states.
2023 NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals Loom Large Over Absence of Florida Sports Betting
2023/05/31
The battle over sports betting in Florida is now roughly 18 months old, and it still has no end in sight. For all we know, Florida sports betting could remain tied up in litigation for another 18 months, giving the issue three years' worth of legs. Over these past 18 months, of course, The Sunshine State […]
University of Cincinnati Fire Two Members of Baseball Staff Amid Ohio Sports Betting Infractions
2023/05/31
The controversial relationship between legal sports betting in the United States and college universities has been steadily crescendoing over the past few months. And now, it may be reaching the peak of its controversy, as the number of scandals quickly mounts. The latest case of misconduct comes out of The Buckeye State, where the University of […]
Latest Texas Sports Betting Bid Officially Falls Short
2023/05/31
And just like that, the future of sports betting in Texas will be put on hold for at least another couple of years. This year's round of legislative sessions recently adjourned in The Lone Star State. As expected, they left the meetings without approving an initiative that would have legalized Texas sports betting. This will now […]
Michigan Sports Betting Revenue on the Rise Despite Competition in Ohio
2023/05/26
After three years of relative success for sports betting in Michigan, state officials started wondering whether 2023 would be a year of regression. But it turns out they needn't have worried, at least so far. Michigan sports betting is doing just fine. Actually, it's doing more than fine. The Mitten State just saw their sports […]
Fanatics Hoping to Join Illinois Sports Betting Market in Time for 2023 NFL Season
2023/05/25
A new operator is set to join the Illinois sports betting market. After agreeing to buy PointsBet's United States operations earlier this month, Fanatics sportsbook is scheduled to become the newest addition to sports betting in Illinois. Though the deal is still pending approval, officials from both the state and company are hopeful the up and […]
Nebraska Sports Betting will Welcome New Casino to the Fold in 2024
2023/05/25
At long last, we finally have some good news on the rollout of sports betting in Nebraska. Kind of. Though Nebraska sports betting still doesn't have an official launch date, we can at least be sure they plan to be up and running by the summer of 2024. Once more, this isn't something the state has […]
