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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 […]
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 […]
The Same Senator Once Again Scuttles Missouri Sports Betting Efforts
2023/05/24
Better luck next year to folks in The Show-Me State. Missouri sports betting isn't happening this time around. Again. Just like last year. With less than one month to go before legislative sessions adjourned, it became clear state lawmakers would not legalize Missouri sports betting. Fast forward to now. The legislative sessions have ended. Sports […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Settles on Tax Rate and Revenue Structure
2023/05/24
The launch of sports betting in Kentucky is inching ever closer. To be sure, no official rollout date has been etched in stone. (We'll have more on this shortly.) But the state continues to make major headway in the setup process. And this suggests they'll be able to finish preparing for legal gambling on a […]
Does Georgia Sports Betting Really Require a Constitutional Amendment?
2023/05/23
Ever since the latest legal sports betting bill in Georgia failed during this past round of legislative meetings, many have wondered what it will take to get gambling inside the state over the hump. Do they simply need more time? Does there need to be more upheaval in elected offices? Is Georgia sports betting merely not a […]
Idaho is Now One of Nine States without BOTH Legal Sports Betting and Recreational Marijuana
2023/05/19
Evidence continues to mount that legal sports betting in Idaho has virtually no shot at legalization in the near future. And the latest batch of proof is perhaps the most disheartening of all. Sports gambling laws usually align with other state policies. If you have legal sports betting, for instance, you most likely have a […]
A Connecticut Sports Betting License Spot is Now Available
2023/05/19
A new operator is now free to bid on a license for sports betting in Connecticut. This news comes as the result of an announcement from Rush Street Interactive that they will be dissolving their partnership with The Nutmeg State. On the surface, this may sound like just another Connecticut sports betting updated without much consequence. But […]
Kansas Online Sports Betting May Soon Allow for Tribal Participation
2023/05/18
A new adjustment to state gaming laws could soon expand online sports betting in Kansas. If and when it does, the Kansas online sports betting market may never be the same. Lawmakers in The Sunflower State recently amended their gaming policy to allow for tribal operators to eventually enter the Kansas' online sports gambling market. Emphasis on "eventually." […]
Why New York Sports Betting Doesn't Allow Gambling on Certain Props?
2023/05/18
More than a year has now passed since New York legalized sports betting. The venture has by and large been considered a success by all involved. The state is grappling with some underage gambling concerns and the excessive advertising that might fuel them. For the most part, though, New York sports betting has arrived and […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Revenue Continues to Obliterate Expectations
2023/05/17
The rollout of sports betting in Massachusetts has not been pretty at times. From uncertain licensing statuses to ambiguous and staggered launch dates, the entire process has felt like a never-ending slog. That feeling persists even now. Massachusetts sports betting is up and running, but not yet fully operational in the online gambling sector. And yet, […]
Alabama Officially Sitting Out Sports Betting Debate in 2023
2023/05/17
The legalization of sports betting in Alabama will be approved one day. That day is not coming in 2023. Despite extensive reports and projections on how much The Yellowhammer State stands to make annually with legal sports gambling, the subject has not been up for discussion during 2023 legislative meetings. And it isn't clear whether […]
The Ohio Sports Betting Industry is Facing Increased Scrutiny from Regulators
2023/05/16
The business of sports betting in Ohio is only a few months old, and yet, regulators are already cracking down on a number of industry practices. This increased scrutiny is ramping up in a number areas. Mostly, though, the Ohio sports betting industry is drawing intense ire from state officials for their advertising procedures. As a […]
Tribal Casinos Remain Divided on California Sports Betting Issue
2023/05/12
Plenty of factors must still align for sports betting in California to become a reality. More than anything, though, the state needs buy-in from tribal casinos. Without their support, or at least acceptance, there is no chance California sports betting will get legalized. Not just now, but ever. That last line may be a smidge […]
Tennessee Sports Betting Tax Rate is Set to be Overhauled
2023/05/12
The business of sports betting in Tennessee will never be the same. Lawmakers in The Volunteer State recently pushed through a bill that will revamp the way they assess taxes on sportsbook operators. The decision will impact all forms of sports gambling that take place within state lines. It's still unclear when this new tax […]
Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Advances Past Senate Committee
2023/05/12
After a string of setbacks and generally pessimistic projections, the push for sports betting in Minnesota just received a major boost. The latest Minnesota sports betting bill recently passed through a Senate Committee, suggesting the measure has a stronger than expected chance to become a law by the end of this year's legislative sessions. Don't take […]
Is the Tax Rate for Arizona Sports Betting Too Low?
2023/05/11
When sports betting in Arizona went live almost two years ago, it was met with a ton of fanfare. State residents were thrilled, in particular, with the opportunity to bet on the NFL, NBA and MLB. Equally important, though, Arizona sports betting arrived to steep expectations from key stakeholders. Professional sports franchises were expecting lucrative partnerships with […]
Texas Sports Betting Bills Pass Through House of Representatives...Sort Of
2023/05/11
The road to legal sports betting in Texas has officially cleared another hurdle. It just isn't yet clear whether it will matter. On Wednesday, May 10, a pair of Texas sports betting bills received initial approval from the House of Representatives. The first initiative, House Joint Resolution 155, focuses on the commercialization of the casino business. It passed by […]
Online Sportsbook in Maryland Terminates Partnership with College University
2023/05/10
Almost exactly two years ago, online sports betting in Maryland was signed into law. It didn't officially debut until November 2022, even before it was rolled out, the money started flowing. Sportsbooks vied for licenses. Advertisement spending skyrocketed. Partnerships between sportsbooks and teams, leagues and institutions were agreed to in droves. It was, for so […]
Florida Sports Betting Decision Could be Coming Soon
2023/05/10
Could we finally see the end of the battle over Florida sports betting in the near future? It sure seems like it. Sort of. Technically, according to average timelines for hearings in the U.S. Court of Appeals, we're overdue for a verdict on sports betting in Florida. This delay could suggest something about the state of […]
That's All, Folks: 2023 Oklahoma Sports Betting Bill is Officially Dead
2023/05/10
Say goodbye to all hopes of sports betting in Oklahoma, at least for the time being. Because, after much hemming and hawing, the latest Oklahoma sports betting bill is officially, unequivocally dead. This ends yet another drawn out attempt to rewrite the gaming laws in The Sooner State. Many entered this year's round of legislative […]
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Revenue Continues to Rise in 2023
2023/05/04
The novelty of sports betting in Pennsylvania has yet to wear off. On the contrary, the state continues to experience month-over-month gains as well as year-over-year increases when looking at their revenue reports. We're not talking about tiny upticks, either. Pennsylvania sports betting revenue is, at times, exceeding the prior month's—and even year's performance—by double-digit percentages. […]
The Demand for Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Appears to be Growing
2023/05/04
While sports betting in Wisconsin has been legal for some time, the gambling infrastructure seems like it's starting to grate on residents of America's Dairyland. People are so frustrated they have taken to social media with their complaints. Their overarching message is undeniably clear: The demand for Wisconsin online sports betting is here to stay, […]
Horse Racing Bill Could Be Stepping Stone to South Carolina Sports Betting
2023/05/04
As legal gambling debuts in the neighboring North Carolina, the future of sports betting in South Carolina may have just received a nudge in an encouraging direction. Right now, a horse racing bill is making the rounds through the various phases of approval. While the initiative in question does not legalize South Carolina sports betting, the support […]
International Betting Giant to Consider Setting Up Colorado Sportsbook Headquarters
2023/05/04
A major international sports gambling player is looking to set up shop inside the United States, and Colorado is reportedly on their short list of options. The company in question is Bet365. Founded in the year 2000, the United Kingdom has always been home to their primary operations. But as sports betting in the United […]
Texas Sports Betting Bills Remain Long Shot to Make It Past Senate
2023/05/03
It is starting to seem like another round of legislative meetings will end without the legalization of Texas sports betting. This, naturally, raises a number of questions, most notably: Why? Is this latest Texas sports betting failure assured or is there still time for the wings to change? What happens if the current gambling measures fail? […]
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 betting in 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 betting 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 in 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 betting 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 betting 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 […]
House Speaker Expects Massachusetts Sports Betting Market to Explode
2023/03/29
While sports betting in Massachusetts 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 […]
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 […]
