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The Path to the Legalization of Florida Sports Betting Just Got a Little Tougher
2023/05/03
It has long been understood that the 2023 Florida legislative sessions would be able to do anything that streamlines the future of sports betting inside The Sunshine State. However, few expected the House of Representatives to actively complicate the outlook on gambling. And yet, that's exactly what they've done. Put another way: The path to legalization of Florida sports betting […]
There's a Growing Belief Online California Sports Betting will 'Flop Again'
2023/05/03
Doubt surrounding the immediate future of online sports betting in California continues to spread throughout the state at an alarmingly quick rate. Imagine telling yourself this roughly one year ago. At the time, online California sports betting felt fait accompli. Proposition 27, which sought to legalize online gambling, was set to make the 2022 general election […]
A Bill That Would Dramatically Alter West Virginia Sports Betting is Under Review
2023/05/02
A new bill that would drastically alter the future of sports betting in West Virginia is currently under review. And if it passes, it won't just be the Mountain State that ends up impacted. Over time, it would have ramifications on the rest of the United States. The bill in question, known as HB 3310, […]
Texas Sports Betting Hinges on 'Clash of Business Interests and Conservative Family Values'
2023/04/28
As 2023 legislative sessions throughout the United States start to wind down, The Lone Star State has still yet to settle the future of sports wagering across Texas. A push that once seemed like a formality this time around has, somewhat swiftly, devolved into ambiguity. And now, with roughly one month left before the legislative […]
2023 Missouri Sports Betting Bill is on Its Last Legs
2023/04/28
Will a last-gasp effort to legalize sports betting in Missouri be successful? Or will the state once again punt on joining so many of their neighbors who have entered the state-approved gambling business? Just a few weeks remain in The Show-Me State's 2023 legislative sessions. To date, there has been no movement on the latest […]
A New Ohio Online Sports Betting App will Debut in May 2023
2023/04/28
The start of legal online sports betting in Ohio has been such a rousing success that the state is welcoming another mobile sportsbook to the fold. Fanatics Sportsbook, which is owned and operated by Fanatics, Inc., will be launching their own mobile betting app in Ohio at the start of next month. The app, which will […]
Industry Experts on Sports Betting in Idaho: 'It'll Never Happen'
2023/04/28
The outlook for the legalization of Idaho sports betting has always been considered bleak. They are among the strictest states when it comes to all matters of gambling, so their reluctance to green light sports wagering over the past half-decade was expected. But most have always assumed sports betting in Idaho would eventually materialize. It has to, […]
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Fails Yet Again...For Real This Time
2023/04/27
After much hemming and hawing, the immediate future of sports betting in Georgia has finally reached a resolution. The outcome? Well, it won't please anyone who is in favor of amending the state's gaming laws. The latest Georgia sports betting bill has officially failed...for real this time. Believe it or not, this "for real" qualifier […]
Minnesota Sports Betting Tilts Toward Life Support During Legislation Meetings
2023/04/27
Remember the optimism surrounding the push to legalize sports betting in Minnesota? It's apparently starting to crack and fissure. This setback isn't considered minor, either. In fact, the latest roadblock could entirely derail the legalization of Minnesota sports betting for 2023. Worse, the primary obstacle impeding the latest bill isn't readily solvable. It has been a […]
Potawatomi Casino CEO Says Legal Wisconsin Online Sports Betting is Inevitable
2023/04/21
For so long, the timeline for online sports betting in Wisconsin has remained non-existent. The Badger State is more than a year into their rollout of on-site gambling and has focused the majority of their efforts on expanding the number of casinos that can accept wagers. The discussion of Wisconsin online sports betting has largely fallen […]
Kansas Sports Betting Continues to Exceed Expectations in 2023
2023/04/21
The returns for sports betting in Kansas have been overwhelmingly positive since it was rolled out. With the exception of February, every month has basically ended with a record-breaking amount of wagers legally placed inside the state. And as the latest reports show, March was no different. For some, this won't come as a shock. […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Revenue Prompting Talk of Online State Lottery
2023/04/20
The most recent revenue report Massachusetts sports betting have confirmed what we mostly already new: The legalization of gambling has been a rousing—and lucrative—success. And as the state looks to keep pushing the bill for online sports betting in Massachusetts, they're considering another change to gaming laws. That change? The implementation of an online lottery system. […]
The Odds of Legalizing Oklahoma Sports Betting in 2023 are on the Rise
2023/04/14
If you need proof how quickly policy discussion can change, look no further than the outlook on sports wagering in Oklahoma. Not too long ago, it looked like Oklahoma sports betting was a long shot. Various bills and proposals had the outright support of state Governor Kevin Stitt, but it wasn't clear whether the most popular […]
California Tribes Think Online Operators Could Sit Out Sports Betting Debate Until 2026
2023/04/14
So much for California tribes and online operators finding common ground on the sports betting issue. It doesn't sound like they'll achieve a happy medium anytime soon—if at all. Ironing out this division continues to be the biggest obstacle to sports betting across California. It is the sole reason, in fact, that legal wagering of every […]
Pro Sports Teams Still Pushing for Legalization of Texas Sports Betting
2023/04/14
The hope for legal sports betting in Texas entered the month of April on life support. It didn't appear to be gaining enough traction during current legislative discussions. Many still believe it doesn't have the legs to succeed. But The Lone Star State's pro franchises aren't going down without a fight. They are bent on getting Texas […]
Online Gambling Operators Still Anxiously Waiting on Florida Sports Betting
2023/04/13
As the outlook on sports betting in Florida continues to change by the day, one thing remains constant: Online gambling sites are still eagerly awaiting the legalization of Florida sports betting. In a recent piece for the Offshore Gaming Association, Hartley Henderson noted that bookmakers are "anxious for licensed and regulated sports betting" to arrive in […]
State Senate Unlikely to Legalize Missouri Sports Betting in 2023
2023/04/11
And just like that, it appears the push to legalize Missouri sports betting in 2023 has already ended. Indeed, the attempt to bring gambling to The Show-Me State isn't technically over. This round of legislative meetings can adjourn as late as June 8. That gives the House of Representatives and Senate almost two months to […]
Alabama Sports Betting Legislation Reportedly at a Standstill Again
2023/04/11
Multiple outlets have already confirmed that an Alabama sports betting bill was added to the 2023 legislative agenda. The news spurred optimism among gambling enthusiasts. The Heart of Dixie has commonly been among the states most interested in legal wagering yet has constantly failed to pass any initiatives through the House of Representatives and Senate. […]
2023 South Carolina Sports Betting Bill Faces Familiar Challenges
2023/04/06
There is both good news and bad news to report on the South Carolina sports betting front. Let's begin with the good news: A bill that would legalize sports betting in South Carolina is officially under legislative deliberation. The initiative, House Bill 3749, appeared before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Revenue Policy on March 31, according to […]
Casinos Don't Appear in a Rush to Receive Nebraska Sports Betting Licenses
2023/04/06
There is perhaps no weirder state of sports betting affairs than the situation in Nebraska. Yes, sports betting is legal in Nebraska...but you can't yet place wagers. And while the reasons behind the delay are somewhat understandable, the continued lack of clarity and urgency are a different story altogether. This was supposed to change—if not […]
Legal Kentucky Online Sports Betting will Begin in Time for 2023 NFL Season
2023/04/05
Well, it's official: There will be legal online sports betting in Kentucky. Indeed, The Bluegrass State has yet to finalize a rollout date for Kentucky online sports betting. But it is coming. And soon. How soon? Almost immediately? This summer? This fall? Later? Details of Kentucky's decision to legalize sports betting are still trickling out. But we're here to […]
How Does All the Ohio Sports Betting Revenue Get Split Up?
2023/04/05
The debut of sports wagering in Ohio has by and large been a rousing success. The state has already raked in tens of millions of dollars from taxes assessed to gambling profits. But where does that Ohio sports betting revenue go, exactly? The Ohio Casino Control Commission has provided the answer. These details came out during […]
DraftKings CEO Doesn't See California Sports Betting Getting Legalized by 2024
2023/04/04
If we're being honest, nobody quite knows how the future of legal sports betting in California will play out. The vast majority of people believed California sports betting would get the voters' stamp of approval at the polls this past November. Both measures on the ballot failed instead. That means we should take anything said on the […]
REPORT: Texas Senate Doesn't Have Votes to Approve Legal Sports Betting
2023/04/04
The wait for sports gambling in Texas has lasted quite a while, and apparently, it's not going to end anytime soon. If recent reports are accurate, in fact, legal sports betting has virtually no chance of hitting The Lone Star State before 2026. This latest news can be seen as both surprising and predictable. The […]
DraftKings Launches Horse Racing Sports Betting App in Florida
2023/04/04
Leading United States online sports betting operator DraftKings has announced they will be launching a horse racing betting app in Florida. This...doesn't seem to align with current policies in The Sunshine State. If online sports betting in Florida isn't legal, how can DraftKings release a horse racing sports betting app? It's simple, really: Florida offers legal […]
NHL Prop Bets for the 2026-27 Season
2023/03/31
NHL prop betting Strategy and odds tips The best NHL prop betting strategy is understanding that knowledge is your best friend. In the NHL today, there’s more data available and at your fingertips than ever before. Analytics are readily available. Why wouldn’t you make use of that data to help you formulate the best NHL […]
House Speaker Expects Massachusetts Sports Betting Market to Explode
2023/03/29
While Massachusetts sports betting isn't yet two months old, many are already waxing poetic about its outlook. Among the most vocal optimists is House Speaker Ronald Mariano, a Democrat from the 3rd Norfolk District. In just a short amount of time, he has apparently seen and heard enough to believe the Massachusetts sports betting market is going to […]
Nebraska Sports Betting Rollout Unlikely to Take Place in 2023
2023/03/29
For anyone waiting on sports betting in Nebraska to officially debut, we have some news: Get ready to hurry up and...keep waiting. How long? Nobody seems to know. But it does appear as if the Nebraska sports betting rollout will be on hold for the rest of 2023. This will confuse anyone who is reading the […]
Is Jake Paul Going to Lose His Ohio Sports Betting License?
2023/03/28
Following a violation that landed him in hot water with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), social media superstar-turned-boxer Jake Paul could be in danger of losing his Ohio sports betting license. To be certain, Paul, 26, isn't guaranteed to lose his sports betting license. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCC) is still reviewing the matter. Their official […]
Alabama Sports Betting Added to 2023 Legislature Agenda
2023/03/28
Remember how all bills to legalize sports betting throughout Alabama seemed as if they would be on hold for another couple of years? Well, it turns out the tides may be turning. Alabama sports betting has officially been added to the 2023 legislature agenda. This news is big, even if it doesn't portend anything definitive. It is […]
California Casino Signs Partnership with Sports Betting App
2023/03/23
Just about everyone in North America knows that betting on sports in California has yet to be legalized, so this latest news will incite plenty of furrowed brows and confused faces: A company that operates multiple California casinos has signed a partnership with a mobile sports betting app known as Sparket. Naturally, this raises the question: […]
Why Idaho Sports Betting Continue to Lack Support for Legalization
2023/03/23
Even as the majority of the United States embraces legal gambling, the likelihood of sports betting coming to Idaho continues to be nil. Indeed, we should never say never. In fact, most believe Idaho sports betting is inevitable, because they believe all sports betting is inevitable. For now, however, the issue is mostly moot. It isn't just that Idaho has […]
Texas Sports Betting Bill Officially Brought Before House Committee
2023/03/23
Is 2023 the year sports betting in Texas finally gets approved by the state's House of Representatives and Senate? For better or worse, we will know soon enough. The latest Texas sports betting bill has officially been brought before the state's House Committee. If the proposal passes through this panel, it will appear before the full House […]
Prominent State Representative Still Pushing for Legal South Carolina Sports Betting
2023/03/22
As optimism surrounding the immediate future of sports betting in South Carolina continues to wane, one prominent state lawmaker isn't giving up hope. That lawmaker? J. Todd Rutherford. He is the Minority House Leader for The Palmetto State, as well as the strongest advocate for South Carolina sports betting among all officials. Though Rutherford's repeated pushes to legalize […]
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Still without Timeline for Legalization
2023/03/22
On-site sports betting in Wisconsin has been legal for over a year now. It debuted in November 2021, exclusively at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay. Skip forward to March 2023, and, well, nothing's changed. The Oneida Casino is still the only place in the state with a sportsbook. And what's more, Wisconsin online sports betting […]
Will Congress' Efforts to Repeal Sportsbook Tax Help or Hurt Florida Sports Betting?
2023/03/21
Another wrinkle has officially been added to the future of sports betting in Florida. Two United States congress representatives have proposed a bill that would lift a federal tax currently being assessed to sportsbooks. And though the measure would invariably impact every state, it stands to have a particularly huge effect on places that remain […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Passes Senate Committee with 90 Percent Approval Rating
2023/03/21
Is Kentucky sports wagering officially on track toward 2023 legalization? If the state's Senate Committee is any indication, it just might be. The latest Kentucky sports betting bill was brought to the Senate Committee's 10 panel members on Wednesday, March 15. It received an overwhelming stamp of approval, with a 9-1 vote in favor of advancing forward. […]
Legal Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Clears Another Hurdle, But Obstacles Remain
2023/03/17
The push for sports betting in Minnesota has cleared another hurdle. But the latest gambling bill isn't out of the woods yet. Legal Minnesota sports betting still has a few more obstacles to overcome. Let's start with the positive news, though: The 2023 Minnesota sports betting bill is breezing through legislative sessions so far. Last week, the initiative […]
The Future of Missouri Sports Betting is More Unclear Than Ever After Slot Machine Lawsuit
2023/03/17
The future of Missouri sports betting looks murkier than ever. While the vast majority of states in the USA have legalized some form of sports betting or are on the precipice of doing so, The Show-Me State remains conspicuously absent from the group. Many entered the 2023 calendar year believing this would change. When all was said and done, […]
Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl Victory Torpedoed Kansas Sports Betting Revenue in February
2023/03/16
The most recent Kansas sports betting revenue reports have been released, and the results are bound to surprise plenty of people. According to the Kansas Gaming commission, the Kansas Chiefs' Super Bowl victory last month led to the state earning a record low in tax revenue. Just how low? Well, Kansas apparently walked away with just $1,134 in sports betting tax […]
House Speaker Suggests 2023 Georgia Sports Betting Bid isn't Dead Yet
2023/03/16
Earlier this month, lawmakers nixed a Georgia sports betting bill. That decision effectively killed the initiative altogether, at least until next year. Or rather, that's what we thought. In reality, the 2023 Georgia sports betting bid isn't dead yet. Or so says Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns. “We have a 40-day session last time I […]
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Believes Voters will Back Legal Sports Betting
2023/03/14
Is Texas ready for legal sports betting? It's a question that evokes many different answers. It's also an issue that invites plenty of equivocation and ambiguity. However, when former Governor Rick Perry recently weighed in on the matter, he minced neither words nor meaning. He believes legal sports betting in Texas will pass with flying colors if voters have […]
Disney Plans to Enter Legal Sports Betting Business But Must Wait on Florida Resoution
2023/03/13
It turns out the wait for legal sports betting in Florida isn't just holding up gamblers, online bookmakers and casinos. It may also be an obstacle facing the company responsible for the "Happiest Place on Earth." And yes, we're talking about Disney. Based predominantly in Florida and California, The Walt Disney Company is one of the […]
Legal California Sports Betting Could be '4 to 6 Years' Away
2023/03/13
The wait for legal sports betting in California could last...more than a half-decade. That is not a typo. When both legal California sports betting measures failed to pass in November, it was seen as a setback of potentially epic proportions. Sure, the state could travel back to square one, cobble together a more uniform bill and hope […]
Will Massachusetts Online Sports Betting be a Focus of the State's Gambling Prevention?
2023/03/09
With legal online sports betting in Massachusetts debuting this week, the conversations surrounding its rollout are beginning to reach fever pitch. Promotional programs have flooded the market. Revenue projections are available in mass supply. College basketball betting advice is dominating airwaves in advance of March Madness. Licenses and compliance among odds providers are being finalized. And then, […]
Legalization of Georgia Sports Betting Officially Nixed by Lawmakers...Again
2023/03/09
The push for the legalization of Georgia sports betting in 2023 has officially come to an end. Yes, you are reading this correctly. Though many painted the issue of sports wagering in Georgia as a mere formality entering this year's legislative sessions, there was always an air of pessimism hanging over the subject. Various clues were sprinkled […]
Could Legalization of WWE Sports Betting Prompt Kentucky to Change Gambling Laws?
2023/03/09
It seems as if WWE sports betting could be legalized in the near future. And that, among many other things, could be good news for anyone who supports a change to Kentucky gambling laws. As of now, Kentucky sports wagering is not legal. The state has broached the subject on a number occasions, and there is currently a Kentucky sports betting […]
Governor Kevin Stitt Wants Oklahoma Sports Betting Legalized 'This Year'
2023/03/08
Governor Kevin Stitt has not made his stance on sports betting in Oklahoma a secret. He has, however, refrained from pushing his support for Oklahoma sports betting with any trace of urgency or true force. That is, until now. “If we’re going to do it, I’m the kind of person that says, ‘Hey, let’s get it […]
Poll Shows Over 75 Percent of Voters Support 'Increase' in Texas Sports Betting
2023/02/27
Are you ready for sports betting in Texas to finally be legalized? Well, if you are, you can count yourself among the majority—the vast majority. A recent poll conducted by the University of Houston found that over 75 percent of voters in The Lone Star State support legal Texas sports betting in some form or another. That number […]
Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Gets Official Launch Date
2023/02/27
Legal online sports betting in Massachusetts has finally received an official launch date. For anyone who has followed the launch of general sports gambling inside the state, you understand this is a big deal. Massachusetts online sports betting has been up in the air for months, facing both setbacks and a lack of transparency. Now, […]
Why Some Experts Believe Florida Sports Betting Case will Go to Supreme Court
2023/02/27
As we continue to wait for the Court of Appeals to rule on the future of Florida sports wagering, more and more people are starting to believe the matter will wind up in the Supreme Court. And that's bad news for anyone hoping Florida sports betting will resume anytime in the near future. To be sure, […]
Lawmakers May Not Legalize South Carolina Sports Betting Until 2025
2023/02/27
Looking to legally bet on sports in South Carolina sometime in the near future? Well, we have some bad news. You may not be able to. Because, as of now, lawmakers don't seem like they'll officially legalize South Carolina sports betting before 2025—at the absolute earliest. This timeline is not ideal for people in The […]
Tribes and Pro Sports Teams Back Latest Minnesota Sports Betting Bill
2023/02/27
After the state's promising push for legal gambling in 2022 was derailed by last-minute disagreements, it seems there's a good chance sports betting comes to Minnesota in the near future. It might even roll out by the end of 2023 or beginning of 2024. That's how encouraging the support for the latest Minnesota sports betting bill […]
Kansas Sports Betting Handle Approaching $1 Billion After Record-Breaking January
2023/02/23
The arrival of Kansas sports betting isn't even six months old, and it's already proving to be a rousing and lucrative success. This much becomes clearer with each and every monthly report. The returns in January 2023 were no different. In fact, the latest reports show that the Kansas sports betting handle is now approaching […]
Wisconsin Casino Opens Up 17 Sports Betting Kiosks
2023/02/23
As the expansion of sports betting across Wisconsin continues, one casino is attempting to expedite access for their customers. The Potawatomi Casino Hotel, one of the Wisconsin casinos with a sports betting license, has announced that it will launch 17 sports betting kiosks to help streamline the acceptance of wagers. This news came just before the Super […]
Ohio Casino Control Commission Issues Fines to DraftKings and PENN Entertainment Online Sportsbooks
2023/02/20
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued fines to sportsbooks operated by DraftKings and PENN Entertainment for violating the state's advertising regulations. As of now, these violations will not impact either company's license for sports wagering in Ohio, but they do represent an intent from the OCCC to crack down on any illegal activity while […]
Illegal College Basketball Gambling Taking Place Ahead of Online Massachusetts Sports Betting Launch
2023/02/20
Ahead of online sports betting in Massachusetts going live on March 10, the state is currently grappling with the news that three licensed retail sportsbooks have accepted illegal college basketball wagers on in-state teams The practice of betting itself in Massachusetts is not currently illegal. Legal in-person wagering went live for the state at the […]
Bills to Legalize Alabama Sports Betting May Be on Pause Until 2024
2023/02/20
Are you among those waiting to see legal sports betting in Alabama? Well, get ready...to keep waiting. Bills currently on the legislative docket that would lead to a legal Alabama sports betting vote during the next major election look like they'll be put on hold until 2024. Assuming this is the case, it would be years […]
Oklahoma Sports Betting is Another Step Closer to Becoming Legal
2023/02/17
Despite previous skepticism, it's starting to seem like Oklahoma sports betting is on the verge of legalization. On February 13, a piece of legislation that would legalize mobile Oklahoma sports betting and in-person gaming advanced out of a subcommittee. The official name of the proposal is House Bill 1027, and while some lawmakers raised concerns about […]
New Georgia Sports Betting Bill Aims to Legalize Gambling without Statewide Vote
2023/02/15
Could you actually receive the green light to bet on sports in Georgia before the end of 2023? If a pair of Georgia sports betting bills are pushed through, you just might. Typically, this wouldn't be considered a legitimate possibility. Georgia can approve the framework of sports betting laws during the current legislative meetings, but […]
