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Commercial Sportsbooks Remain Committed to Entering California Online Betting Market
2022/11/30
Failure to legalize sports betting in California during this past election has not discouraged invested parties from eventually cracking the United States' largest projected gambling market. On the contrary, commercial sportsbooks remain committed to legalizing the California online betting scene in the near future. This isn't groundbreaking on its face. The California online sports betting market […]
Georgia Legal Sports Betting Could Reportedly Generate 'Millions' in Tax Revenue
2022/11/30
How much money has the Peach State left on the table by not embracing legal sports betting throughout Georgia? Brace yourself. The number might shock you. Georgia legal sports betting could reportedly generate millions in additional tax revenue per year. That is a gargantuan number for a non-flagship market. It puts Georgia on par with the […]
Oklahoma Online Sports Betting Unlikely to be Legalized for a While
2022/11/28
It has been nearly two years since sports wagering in Oklahoma was almost legalized. The measure ultimately failed, even though it had the support and signature of Governor Kevin Stitt. The push for legal gambling has grown contentious and confusing in the years since. And now, it seems as if the state will need to move […]
Here's the Biggest Obstacle Facing Legal Missouri Sports Betting
2022/11/28
All around the United States, the future of sports betting played out during the November 8 elections. Some states saw governor and senator results sway the balance of power on the subject. Other states saw their chances of legal sports betting dwindle. A few saw them rise. Even states with legal sports betting saw the […]
State Senator Damon Thayer Believe Kentucky Sports Betting Has Shot at Legalization in 2023
2022/11/28
Could there be legal sports betting in Kentucky as early as 2023? State Senator Damon Thayer sure thinks so. But is his optimism overambitious? Could it even be misplaced? Or, after years of trying, will Kentucky sports betting finally have its day in the sun? These are, quite literally, questions that could be worth millions […]
Governor Henry McMaster Remains Vehemently Against Legal South Carolina Sports Betting
2022/11/25
Get used to not seeing legal sports betting in South Carolina. Because the laws related to it are not changing anytime soon. At least, that will be the case if Governor Henry McMaster has his way with South Carolina sports betting. The incumbent Republican has long made it clear that he has no interest in […]
Ohio Sports Betting Bonuses Lower Than Expected Entering 2023 Debut
2022/11/25
With Ohio sports betting set to go live at the start of 2023, more attention is being paid to the prospective rollout than ever. Chief among the curiosities: What will Ohio sports betting bonuses look like in honor of legal gambling's debut? There are, of course, other Questions being asked in endless droves. How many brick-and-mortar […]
Legal Nebraska Sports Betting Still Remains At Least 'Months' Away
2022/11/24
It has now been two years since sports betting in Nebraska was officially signed into law. Yet, in that time, legal Nebraska sports betting has yet to actually debut. And the "why" of it all isn't quite clear. Even more confusing, Nebraska still doesn't have an expected rollout date. A vast many timelines are being bandied […]
Legal Sports Betting Applications in Massachusetts Have Officially Been Submitted
2022/11/24
At long last, there is some good news to report about the future of Massachusetts sports betting. No, unfortunately this news doesn't include a concrete timeline for its rollout. The state has defaulted to "sometime in January 2023, maybe" without offering much clarification. However, we do know now that legal sports betting applications in Massachusetts have […]
2022 Alabama Election Results Create New Roadblock to Legal Online Sports Betting
2022/11/24
The fate of Alabama sports betting may have played out on Election Day. And that isn't necessarily a good thing. In fact, looking at the 2022 Alabama election results, it definitely isn't a good thing. Like we've noted previously, the legalization of online sports betting in Alabama is not an issue that can be made or broken with […]
Brian Kemp Re-Election Significantly Hurts Georgia Sports Betting Chances
2022/11/23
With the re-election of Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia sports betting chances have officially suffered a major blow for the near future. And maybe the long term, too. To be sure, no single election winner is responsible for swaying legal sports betting in Georgia. Gambling initiatives are a collective, oftentimes collaborative, endeavor. They must pass through the House […]
New York Sports Betting Gross Gaming Revenue Has Already Topped $1 Billion
2022/11/23
Since launching on January 8 of this year, legal sports betting in New York has proven to be a highly lucrative endeavor for the state and its gaming operators. Many, of course, expected them to hit the ground running. New York is one of the three biggest sports markets in the entire country. But few could have […]
Maine Online Sports Betting Expected to Rollout By 2024
2022/11/18
When governor Janet Mills signed sports betting throughout Maine into law, the moment was met with a ton of excitement. This move not only legalized on-site transactions. It green lit Main online sports betting. This was never a guarantee. Throughout the negotiating process, Mills and other policymakers were at constant odds with the state's federally recognized […]
Don't Expect North Carolina to Legalize Online Sports Betting Anytime Soon
2022/11/18
Back in September, yet another sports betting facility opened in North Carolina, much to the delight of gambling enthusiasts. "Could this be a precursor to legal online sports betting," they wondered? Well, they got their answers, without officially getting an answer. And that answer is a big, fat "No." Indeed, no policymaker has come right […]
Sports Betting in Hawaii Remains Unlikely After 2022 Election Results
2022/11/18
It has now been almost a half-decade since online sports betting in the USA was legalized by the federal government and left up to the discretion of each individual state. In that time, more than half of the country has legalized sports betting in some form—on-site wagering, online gaming or both. And yet, sports betting in […]
New York Governor Aims to Expand State's iGaming Imprint
2022/11/18
It hasn't even been a full year, but it's clear sports betting in New York is already a rousing success. Many, in fact, are wondering whether The Big Apple can top how well they're doing now. As it turns out, the answer may lie with New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Since taking office a short […]
REPORT: Florida Sports Betting Battle Won't Be Resolved in 2022
2022/11/17
Don't hold your breath for the legal sports betting in Florida issue to be sorted out anytime soon. Because it's not going to be. The appeals court has yet to hear the latest arguments being made by either side, and as a result, the Florida sports betting battle won't be resolved in 2022. This was, […]
Another Texas Legal Sports Betting Bill Has Been Filed
2022/11/17
Proponents of legal sports betting throughout Texas were treated to some good news in the week following their November elections: Another Texas legal sports betting bill was filed for consideration in advance of the state's 2023 legislative sessions. Was this expected news? Yes. But it's still a big deal. It ensures Texas legal sports betting […]
How 2022 Election Results Impact Future of Minnesota Legal Sports Betting
2022/11/17
The issue of sports betting in Minnesota has ranked among the biggest teases in the United States. They have seemed on the verge of legalizing it a handful of times, only for the latest and greatest initiative to fall through. Each time, the reasons for the bill's collapse are similar, if not outright identical. And […]
Some People Think Idaho State Government Will Never Legalize Sports Betting
2022/11/17
The Idaho state government continues to make an enemy out of sports betting enthusiasts. And it doesn't sound like that will change anytime soon. Many were already resigned to sports wagering in Idaho remaining on the indefinite back burner. The state has shown such little interest in the topic that we don't know when the process to legalize […]
Native American Tribes May Come Out on Top After Failed California Sports Betting Bid
2022/11/16
After both proposals to legalize sports betting in California failed at the November polls, it stands to reason that nobody comes off looking like a winner. The voting public has spoken, and they roundly voted down both the tribal-backed initiative (Proposition 26) and the retail sportsbook-bankrolled bill (Proposition 27). Everybody involved literally lost. But then again, maybe not. The […]
Kansas Sports Betting Will Continue to Benefit from Missouri Refusing to Legalize Gambling
2022/11/10
Well, it doesn't look like sports betting in Missouri will be legalized anytime soon. Incidentally, that's considered to be great news for Kansas sports betting. In fact, this news could be worth millions, if not tens of millions, to the state each year. Ever since legal sports betting in Kansas rolled out on September 1, we have heard […]
Is Wisconsin Sports Betting Still Losing Revenue to Illinois?
2022/11/10
As the implementation of legal sports betting throughout Wisconsin soldiers onward, industry experts and local officials are still focusing on one fundamental question: Has Illinois continued to eat into Wisconsin sports betting revenue? Like always, the answer is complicated. And it is further muddied by how the rollout of sports betting in Wisconsin isn't even finished yet. […]
Ron DeSantis Re-Election Spells Horrible News for Florida Online Sports Betting
2022/11/09
The battle for betting on sporting events in Florida is far from over, but we just received some valuable insight into how it might play out. On Tuesday, November 7, governor Ron DeSantis officially won his bid for re-election. That, in essence, means the push for Florida online sports betting is just about dead. For now. […]
Both California Sports Betting Initiatives Official Fail
2022/11/09
Hoping to legally bet on sports in California? Well, we've got some bad news for you. That's not happening anytime soon. Both California sports betting initiatives have officially failed on the heels of the 2022 November primaries. Granted, the results of Tuesday's elections are not technically finalized. They can still change in the coming days. But […]
What Does Governor Greg Abbott's Re-Election Mean for the Future of Texas Sports Betting?
2022/11/09
On Tuesday, November 7, incumbent Texas governor Greg Abbott was officially re-elected for a third term. While many republicans are celebrating another massive win for the party, anyone who supports Texas sports betting is yet again left to brace for the worst. To be sure, the re-election of Greg Abbott doesn't change the potential timeline for legal sports betting […]
Industry Expert Predicts Seminole Tribe will Win Florida Sports Betting Battle
2022/10/28
Need proof of how quickly the Florida sports betting battle can change? Look no further than the latest update. With legal Florida sports betting still in limbo after it was repealed to close out 2021, a handful of industry insiders have started to whisper about a final verdict being rendered sometime in the near future. A […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom Speaks Out Against Legal Online Sports Betting
2022/10/28
If you thought the legalization of California online sports betting was in jeopardy before, just wait until you see what incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom had to say about it. Speaking with reporters ahead of next month's elections, Newsom was asked about the two sports betting bills set to appear on the ballot. The first, Proposition 26, […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Ask for Universal Launch Date of Massachusetts Online Sports Betting
2022/10/28
Just when you think the timeline for sports wagering in Massachusetts is finally set in stone, another curveball gets thrown. And when you really think about it, this is pretty fitting. The process of rolling out Massachusetts online sports betting, as well as Massachusetts retail sports betting, has included only headaches from the beginning. Why would the […]
Can Joe Cunningham Use South Carolina Sports Betting to Win 2022 Governor Election?
2022/10/27
Can South Carolina sports betting sway the state's into making a major change during the 2022 November elections? Joe Cunningham sure hopes so. A former U.S. Representative for the state of South Carolina, Cunningham is running as the Democratic candidate for governor against incumbent Republican Henry McMaster. Many polling experts used to consider this race a formality. South […]
Texas Reportedly Losing Sports Betting Revenue to Louisiana Casinos
2022/10/27
Nobody should need any more proof that sports betting in Texas stands to be a lucrative endeavor. But Louisiana is apparently providing some additional evidence anyway. And believe it or not, it's speaking volumes on a problem the state should have realized long ago: Texas sports betting revenue is being squandered by a refusal to […]
Poll Shows 64 Percent of Voters Favor Legal Sports Betting in Minnesota
2022/10/27
A thick gray cloud continues to hang over the subject of legalizing sports betting throughout Minnesota. Few states have failed to make the transition despite so many attempts to do just that. Bills that would legalize sports betting in Minnesota have been proposed and brought to the House of Representatives and Senate on three separate occasions. […]
Wisconsin Legal Sports Betting Continues to Expand Footprint Throughout the State
2022/10/26
The number of places where you can legally bet on sports in Wisconsin continues to grow at an exponential rate. What's more, this trend doesn't appear on course to change entering 2023. In fact, given the latest development, it may not be long before Wisconsin legal sports betting is offered in every casino and eligible […]
Nebraska Gaming Commission Still Trying to Approve Casinos and Sports Betting at Racetracks
2022/10/21
Bad news is now the standard for updates on sports betting in Nebraska. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear on the verge of changing. Despite the Nebraska Gaming Commission continuously trying to take the first steps in the process, the status quo remains the same. Sports betting is not legal in Nebraska, and the developments surrounding it keep […]
Prominent Tribal Leader Claims California Voters Don't Want Online Sports Betting
2022/10/21
Remember when legal sports betting in California was considered a formality? Well, so much for that. We continue to see and hear things that suggest California voters are having second thoughts—or that they never supported the legalization of sports betting in the first place. The latest wrinkle? A prominent tribal leader claims they know for a […]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Recently Reiterated "100 Percent" Support for Legal Sports Betting
2022/10/21
Could the opening of a $148 casino gaming facility be a precursor to legal sports betting in Kentucky? Andy Beshear, the Kentucky Governor, sure hopes so. Churchill Downs, Inc. recently opened the gaming portion of Turfway Park. The company bought the racetrack establishment for $46 million back in 2019 and then invested in a $148 […]
Georgia Democratic Governor Nominee Stacey Abrams Launched Legal Sports Betting Campaign
2022/10/20
Just how serious is Stacey Abrams about legalizing sports betting in Georgia? So serious, she might be staking her chances to become the next governor of the Peach State on it. On some level, this doesn't come as a huge surprise. For the longest time, Stacey Abrams has wanted to bring sports betting to Georgia. But […]
Legal Missouri Sports Betting Showing Hints of Life Entering 2023
2022/10/20
At long last, there appears to be some measurable progress on the legalization of sports betting in Missouri. Granted, nothing is guaranteed yet. The Show-Me State has seen previous hopes—and initiatives—dashed amid optimism in the past. But entering 2023, it sure seems like legal Missouri sports betting is not only showing hints of life, but committed […]
It Looks Like the Seminole Tribe's Florida Sports Betting Appeal is Going to Fail
2022/10/14
Another week, another sign that the Florida sports betting appeal process is on the verge of imploding. Sure, some may deny that's the case. But they're wrong. The evidence is all over the place, and it's all screaming the same thing: The Seminole Tribe isn't going to get their Florida sports betting compact re-instituted. This started […]
The Process to Legalize Idaho Sports Betting Still Hasn't Started, But How Will We Know When It Does?
2022/10/14
It has been months since the issue of legal sports betting in Idaho has yielded any new developments. Speculation surrounding a 2022 Idaho state lottery study is the closest we've come to getting a material update to the process. This, of course, is because said process to legalize Idaho sports betting hasn't even started. Not even […]
Alabama Senator Greg Albritton Plans to Push Legal Sports Betting Agenda in 2023
2022/10/14
For anyone worried about the future of legal sports betting in Alabama, it turns out you have a fairly prominent ally. Alabama Senator Greg Albritton wants to legalize sports betting for you, and he plans to try doing so sometime in 2023. This isn't too much of a surprise for those who have followed the ins […]
A New Launch Date Has Been Set for Legal Sports Betting in Massachusetts
2022/10/13
At long last, there is some good news on the subject of sports betting in Massachusetts: A launch date has officially been set. And it's soon. How soon? Well, let's just say Masschusetts legal sports betting could go live by the end of January 2023. And no, we're not kidding. With that said, we understand why you […]
BetMGM to Open Ohio Sportsbook at Home of the Cincinnati Reds
2022/10/13
With legal sports betting in Ohio set to begin on January 1, 2023, the official landscape is beginning to take shape. For the most part, the focus has been on which establishments are approved for gaming licenses. After all, everyone wants to open an Ohio sportsbook. The potential for profit is absurd. This is especially […]
Texas Sports Betting Alliance Calls for Lone Star State to Legalize Gambling on Football
2022/10/07
A million different factors could ultimately end up deciding the battle for sports betting across Texas. The 2022 elections will undoubtedly play a role. So, too, will the state's feelings toward online gambling vs. on-site betting. Federally recognized tribes, which currently own all gaming rights, must be considered, too. But if you ask the Texas Sports […]
Oklahoma Tribes Partner with Gaming Company for Sports-Themed Betting App
2022/10/07
Nearly everyone knows by now that Oklahoma sports betting remains illegal. But as a recent deal between Oklahoma tribes and the gaming company Vetnos LLC shows, a sports-themed betting app is perfectly okay. Did you just do a double-take? Understandable. But you didn't misread anything. Nor is this a mistake. Multiple Oklahoma tribes have partnered with Vetnos LLC to […]
Kansas Online Sports Betting is Reportedly Hurting Casino Business
2022/10/07
Since rolling out on September 1, 2022, Kansas sports betting has been considered a rousing success. Not only did the first phase of the implementation go off with a hitch, but Kansas sports betting is already expected to annihilate revenue projections for its first year. This windfall has been buoyed specifically by Kansas online sports […]
New Poll Shows BOTH 2022 California Sports Betting Bills Are Expected to Fail
2022/10/06
For so long, it looked like wagering on California sports would be legalized during the 2022 elections. Multiple polls have shown, over and over again, that residents want it. And voters will have two California sports betting bills to choose from this coming November. Surely one of them would pass. This optimism only mushroomed when the bankrollers […]
Government Wants Seminole Tribe to Stay Out of Florida Sports Betting Appeal
2022/10/06
It has been almost a year since the Florida sports betting appeal process was started. And yet, in all that time, there doesn't appear to be any substantial progress made. Not only is online Florida sports betting still indefinitely tabled, but the push to legalize may actually be regressing. Anyone who has followed this matter since November […]
Ohio Sports Betting Launch in January May be Limited by Licensing Issues
2022/09/30
The scheduled 2023 Ohio sports betting launch is no longer going according to plan. To be clear, there will still be Ohio sports betting at the turn of the calendar. The state remains committed to opening legal Ohio sports betting on January 1, 2023. That's the good news. However, the initial rollout presumed every sportsbook and […]
Seminole Tribe Makes Unique Push to Regain Control of Legal Sports Betting in Florida
2022/09/30
It has become a cliche to call the battle for legalizing Florida online sports betting a disaster. Of course, that doesn't make it any less true. The fight over sports betting in Florida has, indeed, devolved into a categorical disaster. Well, guess what? That doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon. If anything, the issue […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Hits Yet Another Snag
2022/09/29
Okay, it's time to call the legalization of Massachusetts sports betting what it is: a disaster. Roadblock after roadblock has popped up since the most recent gambling bill was signed into law. And while nobody expected Massachusetts sports betting to happen overnight, the growing list of issues is both unforeseen and overwhelming. Prior to now, the […]
California Sports Betting Bills Facing Intense Scrutiny Ahead of 2022 Vote
2022/09/29
The push for betting on sports in California is beginning to get chaotic. And extremely contentious. Granted, this was pretty predictable. The two California sports betting bills set to appear on the November 2022 ballot have spent a ton of money trying to promote themselves and discredit each other. In fact, no ballot initiative in United States […]
Oklahoma Still Trying to Figure Out if Voters Want Legal Sports Betting
2022/09/29
Lately, there has been no serious movement on the issue of betting on sports in Oklahoma. Some think that might soon change. But with legal sports betting now active in a majority of the USA, including many places surrounding Oklahoma, the Sooner State's stance and process seem to be lagging. Most recently, a bill that […]
Missouri Bettors Already Trying to Gamble on Sports in Kansas
2022/09/28
The number of people who want sports betting in Missouri has steadily, if not exponentially, been on the rise over the past year. Even political officials have felt comfortable speaking out in support of it—during an election year no less. But do you know who really wants it? Missouri bettors. Of course, when it comes […]
Legalizing Alabama Sports Betting, Casinos and State Lottery Could Be Worth $700 Million Per Year
2022/09/28
To say the push for legal sports betting in Alabama has been a whirlwind would be a massive understatement. On the contrary, the debate surrounding the legalization of Alabama sports betting and various other forms of gambling has unfolded more like a whisper. It is talked about, sure. But the subject is tackled in hushed, often unconvincing, tones. […]
South Carolina Sports Betting Has Real Shot at Legalization in 2023
2022/09/23
Over each of the past two years, proposals to legalize sports betting in South Carolina have been introduced and subsequently rejected, leaving many with little hope that the state's stance will ever change. In recent weeks, however, the idea that South Carolina sports betting could get the stamp of approval sometime in 2023 has started to […]
It Could Be 'Years' Before Nebraska Legal Sports Betting Goes Live
2022/09/23
When sports betting in Nebraska was first legalized all the way back in November 2020, everyone understood the implementation would take time. Nearly years later, however, Nebraska failed to provide a window for the legal sports betting rollout. And now, it appears as if it could be another few years before Nebraska legal sports betting […]
Kentucky is About to be Surrounded by States with Legal Sports Betting
2022/09/23
The absence of betting on sports in Kentucky is about to become a whole lot more conspicuous. Heck, knowing how much people already invest in online Kentucky Derby betting both legally and illegally, its absence was already glaring. How could a state that directly benefits from one of the flagship sports betting events in the […]
California Sports Betting Efforts Are Now Most Expensive Ballot-Initiative Campaign in United States History
2022/09/23
Anyone who has followed the battle for legal sports betting in California understands it long ago mutated into an expensive endeavor. Two initiatives are slated to appear on the November 2022 ballot, with each promising different forms of legalization if they pass. The end result has been a war of finances. Both sides are trying […]
Here's Why the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns Don't Have Ohio Retail Sports Betting Licenses
2022/09/23
When legal sports betting in Ohio goes live on January 1, 2023, it will do so without many limitations. Contrary to other rollouts, Ohio retail sports betting will be offered both on-site and online and at everything from casinos, card rooms, small businesses with specialized liquor licenses and even professional sports venues. The latter locations are […]
