Latest from Dan Favale
Will Massachusetts Sports Betting Adopt Stricter Rules for Gambling on NCAA Events?
2023/10/06
The regulation of Massachusetts sports betting has been among the most aggressive in the United States. Ever since legal sports gambling in The Bay State debuted in January 2023, officials have placed an emphasis on monitoring sportsbooks, tweaking wagering policies and investigating any and all violations. Could betting on the NCAA catch the attention of […]
Is Wisconsin Sports Betting Improving Casino Industry Revenue?
2023/10/06
Although Wisconsin sports betting officially debuted in November 2021, the revenue generated from it remains a mystery. This runs counter to most states. The vast majority release their sports betting revenue figures on a month and/or annual basis. But because sports betting in Wisconsin is limited to licensed tribal casinos, The Badger State isn’t required […]
How Will We Know When Idaho Sports Betting is a Legitimate Possibility?
2023/10/06
With just a couple of months to go before 2024 state legislature meetings get underway, a familiar question has once again bubbled to the surface: What’s the deal with Idaho sports betting? This can be answered succinctly: Nothing is brewing on the sports betting in Idaho front. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Few states, in fact, have […]
Voters May Prefer a State Lottery to the Legalization of Alabama Sports Betting?
2023/10/06
Evidence continues to mount that Alabama sports betting may remain on the backburner for the foreseeable future. Before any gambling enthusiasts in the region panic, this is different from saying The Crimson State won’t even acknowledge the possibility. Discussions focused on the prospects of sports betting in Alabama are a fairly regular occurrence. They may […]
Will Casino Industry Expansion Come Before the Legalization of Texas Sports Betting?
2023/10/05
For some time, the fates of Texas sports betting and the expansion of The Lone Star State’s casino industry have seemed inextricably linked. This is to say, you wouldn’t get one without the other. And more likely than not, you would get both at the same time. Or maybe not. As the push for sports […]
Online Operators Attempting to Salvage California Sports Betting Hopes Ahead of 2024
2023/10/05
It turns out we may get a piece of California sports betting legislation in 2024 after all. Ever since both of The Golden State’s sports gambling measures failed during the 2022 election, progress toward another initiative (or multiple initiatives) has been slow-moving. The conversation between key stakeholders has not just reached an impasse; no one’s […]
The Next Florida Sports Betting Decision is Expected to Come in a Few Months
2023/10/05
We could soon be nearing an end to the years-long Florida sports betting battle. “Soon,” of course, is open to interpretation. Some have speculated the next verdict needed for sports betting in Florida could come over the next couple of weeks. Others, however, expect it to be a few months before another ruling is handed […]
Casino Scandal Could Prevent Expansion of Massachusetts Sports Betting
2023/09/29
Plans for a fourth casino in the state of Massachusetts are potentially in jeopardy after allegations surfaced that a company involved provided customer data to an illegal gambling ring. If anything comes out of the ongoing investigation, it could be a blow to Massachusetts sports betting and casino industry. Nothing is definitive at this time. […]
NBA Expansion Could Have Massive Impact on West Virginia Sports Betting
2023/09/29
Developments in the West Virginia sports betting arena are few and far between these days. That’s what happens when you’re a veteran of the industry, and The Mountain State was among the first in the country to make the transition. The United States Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in the […]
Could the New Jazz Owner Be the Key to the Legalization of Utah Sports Betting?
2023/09/29
For so long, the idea of Utah sports betting has been an absolute non-starter. The state won’t talk about it, debate it, introduce legal gambling initiatives or anything of the sort. The future sports betting in Utah isn’t considered murky; it’s painted as an impossibility. This has been the state’s stance ever since the United […]
Ohio Sports Betting is Attempting to Juggle Effective Regulation with Rapid Expansion
2023/09/27
Ever since the launch of Ohio sports betting in January 2023, the state has sought to juggle a pair of monumental agendas: effective, standard-setting regulation and quick, meaningful expansion. And quite frankly, they’re doing a pretty darn good job. Indeed, at first glance, these can seem like warring focuses. The legalization of sports betting in […]
State Senator Thinks Alabama Sports Betting Could be Worth $1 Billion Per Year
2023/09/27
Arguments for and against Alabama sports betting usually follow the same formula. But state Senator Greg Albritton recently delivered a unique spin from the pro-gambling camp. He believes that sports betting in Alabama could generate $1 billion per year. Correct: That is “billion” with a “b.” What is Senator Albritton’s reasoning? Are his projections accurate? […]
Could Wisconsin Sports Betting Look Different After Florida Gambling Litigation?
2023/09/27
When Winsconsin sports betting launched back in November 2021, the rollout was incomplete. Accessibility to retail locations was an issue. The state, in fact, began with just one casino accepting wagers. Since then, sports betting in Wisconsin has expanded to include more locations. However, online sports gambling in Wisconsin remains illegal unless it takes place […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Launch is Off to a Scorching-Hot Start
2023/09/22
Legal Kentucky sports betting has only been live for a couple of weeks, and it’s apparently already blowing expectations out of the water. Retail gambling operators inside The Bluegrass State officially opened on September 7. Initial hopes for business were high, in large part because of the timing. Kentucky planned their legal gambling launch specifically […]
Did Washington D.C. Sports Betting Officials Really Pull Funding for Problem Gambling?
2023/09/22
It has not been a banner few months for the perception of Washington D.C. sports betting. Over the summer, the District of Columbia passed a budget that will not allocate funds to problem gambling programs. The move was surprising and subsequently derided—including by some of the best online sportsbooks in the United States. Here is […]
The Return of Florida Sports Betting is On Hold...Perhaps for a While
2023/09/22
The prospective return of Florida sports betting is no more. And like usual, no one quite knows when it might be rolled out, if it’s even relaunched at all. As with all developments related to sports betting in Florida, this latest delay is being driven by additional litigation. And while there is a potential timeline […]
Could Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulation Spur USA-Wide Gaming Reform?
2023/09/22
There is currently no state that rivals Massachusetts sports betting regulation. But that may soon change. Though online sports betting in Massachusetts only debuted this past January, the state is already setting a new standard when it comes to monitoring gambling and operators holding them accountable. In the short amount of time since wagering has […]
Idaho Sports Betting Unlikely to be Legalized without Online Component
2023/09/21
For so long, the Idaho sports betting debate has been all about what's not happening. The state is not having extensive discussion on the subject. Officials have not shown any inclination of seriously embracing a previous or future legal gambling proposal. And above all, the state is not clearly outlining why the topic jostles between […]
It Has Been a Big Month for Tennessee Sports Betting
2023/09/21
Despite debuting roughly three years ago, Tennessee sports betting continues to experience growth—both financially and functionally. Sure, there have been down periods and relatively inactive spans. The rollout of online sports betting in Tennessee came in November 2020. At that time, it was part of the minority in the United States. Way fewer than half […]
Nebraska Sports Betting Reportedly Launched without Much Fanfare
2023/09/21
The early returns for Nebraska sports betting have arrived. And they’re not great. The debut of sports betting in Nebraska ended up taking place in June of this year. Just recently, the state released figures for the opening days of the launch. Exact numbers weren’t provided, but the Omaha World-Herald’s Joe Dejka wrote about the […]
The Push for Missouri Sports Betting is Getting a New Jolt of Life
2023/09/20
The Missouri Pro Sports Coalition is looking to put the future of Missouri sports betting in the hands of the state’s voting population. Whether their attempt will be successful remains to be seen. But one thing is an absolute certainty: They aren’t messing around. For so long, the fate of sports betting in Missouri has […]
South Dakota Online Sports Betting Remains a Long Shot
2023/09/15
Ever since South Dakota sports betting was legalized a few years ago, the clock on when they would expand those gaming laws has been ticking. People wanted South Dakota online sports betting to eventually join retail wagering. They still do. But plenty of others, it seems, do not. Just a couple of years ago, The […]
Key Takeaways from the Latest Kansas Sports Betting Revenue Report
2023/09/15
August 2023 turned out to be a pretty darn good month for Kansas sports betting, according to the latest date released by the Kansas State Lottery. It also happened to be a telltale month for the future of gaming in The Sunflower State. This, of course, isn’t the case every month. But sports betting in […]
Will the Push to Expand Washington Sports Betting Continue in 2024?
2023/09/15
Earlier this year, an attempt to expand Washington sports betting laws fell short. But that doesn’t mean the fight is over. Back in 2020, The Evergreen State legalized sports gambling on the condition it be limited to wagering on tribal properties. This includes all online sports betting. Gamblers can submit wagers using sports betting apps […]
Expert Thinks South Carolina Sports Could Still be a Ways Off
2023/09/15
With sports betting in North Carolina getting an official launch date of January 2024, an immensely bright spotlight has shifted onto the future of South Carolina sports betting. Indeed, these two states are often intertwined with their policies. That’s how it often works for direct neighbors. In this case, though, the relationship is even stronger […]
Legal Kentucky Sports Betting is Officially Live
2023/09/14
At long last, Kentucky sports betting is officially live. Retail wagering across all sports was made available to residents on Thursday, September 7, at 10 a.m. And there was reportedly quite the turnout. Brandon Spencer wrote about it for Wave 3 in Louisville, Kentucky: “Usually at Churchill Downs, you see horse bettors fill the halls […]
Is Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's Religious Ties Impeding Texas Sports Betting?
2023/09/14
For so long, the future of Texas sports betting has been painted as a rather simple issue. Sure, various concerns, oppositions and agendas have prevented the legalization of sports betting in Texas for years. But the matter would be more open-ended, most believe, if not for the counter efforts of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. Mr. […]
U.S. Court of Appeals Reaches Florida Sports Betting Decision
2023/09/13
Well, it’s official: The Seminole Tribe has won the Florida sports betting battle. For now, anyway. On Monday, September 11, a panel of judges ruled against the petition for a rehearing filed by the plaintiffs in this case, West Flagler Associates. This decision, while monumental, was not unexpected. Regardless, it theoretically frees up the Seminole […]
California Sports Betting Could Face Similar Obstacles in 2024
2023/09/13
The word on California sports betting continues to skew toward pessimistic as we inch closer toward the 2024 calendar year. And we’re not quite sure whether there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Last year’s epic failure continues to haunt The Golden State. Voters shot down not one, but two measures that would […]
Vermont Sports Betting Hopes to Go Live By January 2024
2023/09/06
By the start of 2024, Vermont sports betting should officially be a reality. This tentative rollout date has been a long time coming. Governor Phil Scott signed a bill that legalized sports betting in Vermont this past June. Ever since then, early 2024 has been the target date for a debut. Entering the fall of […]
PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy Could be Forced Out of Wyoming Sports Betting Market
2023/09/06
Do PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have a place in the Wyoming sports betting market? We're about to find out. Both companies were recently sent cease and desist letters from the state. The orders alleged that their applications qualified as flat-out sports betting rather than Daily Fantasy Sports. Now, online sports betting in Wyoming is legal. […]
Rhode Island Sports Betting Handle Just Hit a 3-Year Low
2023/09/05
Are times getting tough for the Rhode Island sports betting market? This is the question the state is left to ask following the latest revenue reports. The Ocean State recently released its earning figures for July 2023. (These reports are always roughly one month behind the current time.) The results were not pretty. In fact, […]
Indian Gaming Association Chair: Oklahoma Sports Betting is Already Happening
2023/09/05
The Indian Gaming Association of Oklahoma sure sounds like they're ready to legalize Oklahoma sports betting. Chairman Matthew Morgan is making that much clear with his recent comments on the issue. First, he told assembled reporters that the state’s tribes are willing to talk sports gambling terms with Governor Kevin Stitt. Now, he’s taking aim […]
Despite Optimism, Minnesota Sports Betting Still Faces Obstacles in 2024
2023/09/05
Despite closing the last round of legislative sessions with plenty of support among key officials, Minnesota sports betting still faces obstacles ahead of 2024. To be certain, this is different from saying next year’s inevitable initiative is doomed. On the contrary, the push for sports betting in Minnesota is already making progress months before members […]
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 sports betting in California will be approved during the next round of legislative meetings. […]
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 betting 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 sports betting in Florida up and running back in 2021, the Department of Interior needed to approve […]
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 sports betting in Kansas 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 […]
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 sports betting in Florida, recently filed a petition for a rehearing after an appeals court ruled to uphold the gaming compact struck between […]
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 sports betting in Wisconsin 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. […]
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 betting 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 betting 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 sports betting in Oklahoma has ranked among the […]
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 betting 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 sports betting in California 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 […]
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 sports betting 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 overall. […]
