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Idaho is Leaving Millions of Dollars in College Sports Betting Revenue on the Table
2022/09/09
For so long, the wait for sports wagering in Idaho has essentially boiled down to futile patience. Ever since the U.S. allowed each individual state to determine the fate of legal gambling, the Gem State has seldom even broached the topic. And when they do, it has been with a casual, off-handed indifference. But could the […]
North Carolina Has Opened Another Legal Sports Betting Facility
2022/09/09
There is now one more place to bet on sports in North Carolina legally. Just prior to the start of the 2022 NFL season, the Tar Heel state opened up another sportsbook inside the temporary casino operated by the Catawba Nation. This now brings North Carolina's total number of sportsbooks to three. They opened another two all the […]
Texas Among States Trying to Take Action Against Offshore Sports Betting
2022/09/09
While battles for wagering on sports in Texas continue to take place at an accelerated rate, there is another side of the coin that demands more consideration: The Lone Star State’s attempt to take action against offshore sports betting. Officials from Texas recently joined a bi-partisan group that sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General […]
Legal Sports Betting in Minnesota Remains at an Impasse
2022/09/09
Has there been a bigger tease over the past few years than the idea of legalizing sports betting for Minnesota? We’re not sure. But probably not. Because for three years running, legal sports betting in Minnesota has been considered almost inevitable—something that is believed to seriously intrigue the state and the primary gaming stakeholders within […]
Kansas Sports Betting is Already On Pace to Break Revenue Projections
2022/09/08
When sports betting in Kansas was first legalized, many doubted whether its rollout would be a home run. And, well, so much for that. Kansas sports betting may have only gone live on September 1, but it is already on pace to break, if not shatter, initial revenue projections. This isn't some gut feeling, either. […]
Georgia's Failure to Legalize Sports Betting is Becoming North Carolina's Gain
2022/09/08
Are you among those who think that government officials from The Peach State need a kick in the pants to more commonly support legalize sports betting in Georgia? If so, you're in luck. They're about to get one. And it isn't going to be pretty. A new, wildly accessible form of sports betting is coming […]
Florida Sports Betting Hinges on Governor Ron DeSantis Losing 2022 Election to Charlie Crist
2022/09/08
As we all continue to mull the future of sports gambling in Florida, one thing is becoming abundantly clear: Legal gambling in the Sunshine State may hinge on governor Ron DeSantis being voted out of office during the November 2022 elections. To be sure, this is not yet a popular revelation. On the contrary, it […]
Another Wisconsin Tribe has Been Approved for Legal Sports Betting in Their Casino
2022/09/08
After an initially limited release of the Wisconsin sports betting landscape, yet another Wisconsin tribe has been cleared for a casino license. This move comes as a huge win for residents of America's Dairyland. Originally, there was only one Wisconsin tribe that was approved to offer on-site sports betting. That ended up restricting Wisconsinites to just […]
Is the Legalization of Massachusetts Sports Betting Already a Bust?
2022/09/07
Even though Massachusetts sports betting has yet to officially be rolled, there is a mounting faction of people within the state who think it is either already a bust or on track to become. But could this really be true? Declaring legals sports betting in Massachusetts a failure before it technically is quite the take. […]
Texas Sports Betting Alliance Working to Make Sure State Know Value of Legal Gambling by 2023
2022/09/07
The future of legal sports betting in Texas remains in doubt, but through all the uncertainty, we know one thing for sure: The Texas Sports Betting Alliance won't let the issue wither away and die without a fight. Though The Lone Star State has so far resisted all attempts to approve online sports betting and in-person wagering at one […]
Seminole Tribe and State of Florida Continue to Defend Their Legal Sports Betting Compact
2022/09/07
As the fight to legalize sports betting in Florida soldiers onward, the Seminole Tribe continues to reiterate their support of the 30-year gaming compact they signed with the state that was repealed this past winter. This latest bit of news comes as no surprise for anyone who has followed the Florida sports betting saga over […]
California Sports Betting Decision Could Have Huge Impact on Texas and Florida
2022/09/01
When voters officially make their California sports betting decision during this coming November's election, it won't just be The Golden State bracing for the implications. Other places in the United States without legal sports betting will be waiting for the results with equally bated breath. And this rings especially true in Florida and Texas. Why is that, you ask? Well, […]
Which Ohio Sports Teams Have Applied for Legal Betting Licenses?
2022/09/01
Now that we know Ohio sports betting will begin on January 1, the attention has shifted to where and how state residents will be able to place their wagers. For the time being, legal sports betting in Ohio will feature three different betting licenses. Type A approval will cover online operations. Type B will apply […]
Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas Calls State's Absence of Legal Sports Betting 'Dumb'
2022/08/31
Go ahead and add Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas to the growing list of government officials who want to see legal sports betting in Missouri. "It’s so dumb we don’t have this yet," Lucas, who was elected as Kansas City's third African American back in 2019, tweeted out this month on the subject of Missouri sports betting. This […]
Here's Why Idaho Legal Sports Betting Isn't More of a Priority in 2022
2022/08/31
Since the USA rewrote the laws on sports betting back in 2018 to allow states the power to individually legalize gambling, a majority of the country has opted to approve wagering in some form. At this writing, in fact, sports betting in the USA is legal for more than 30 states and Washington, D.C. And […]
Nebraska Legal Sports Betting Remains without a Timeline for Rollout
2022/08/31
Roughly one year has passed since Nebraska legal sports betting was signed into law. And yet, after all that time, the general population residing in the Cornhusker State still hasn't received a definitive start date for when legal sports betting in Nebraska will actually begin. This lack of clarity on a timeline has led to a mounting […]
Oklahoma Sports Betting Issue Now Being Approached with More Urgency…and Confusion
2022/08/26
As more and more states continue to take a look at the potential legalization of more gambling options, there remains a relative unknown about the future of legal sports betting in Oklahoma. That might not even do the apparent delicateness of the situation justice. See, Oklahoma sports betting at once seems to be getting addressed […]
Kansas Sports Betting will OFFICIALLY be Offered at State-Owned Casinos in September 2022
2022/08/25
Ready or not, here comes Kansas sports betting. After much hemming and hawing on the timeline of the rollout and what it would look like, Kansas sports betting will officially become a reality in September 2022. Starting on the first of the month, patrons will be able to bet on sports at any of the state-owned casinos. Officials in […]
California Tribes Remain at Odds Over Legal Sports Betting Proposals
2022/08/25
As the fight for the soul of legal sports betting in California continues to rage on like an inferno, the issue has created a clear and extensive divide among California tribes. Not only that, but as we head for the November 2022 elections, when the future of California sports betting will be decided, the rift and contention […]
Amid Kentucky Sports Betting Dilemma, Churchill Downs is Sending Mixed Messages
2022/08/24
Another wrinkle has just been added to the future of Kentucky sports betting: Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), which is best known for operating the race track that allows you to bet on the Kentucky Derby, is re-entering the online sportsbook business. Kind of. During a recent shareholders meeting, CDI executives announced their intent to start marketing […]
Georgia Democratic Candidate for Stacey Abrams Thinks It's Time to Legalize Sports Betting
2022/08/24
The push to legalize sports betting in Georgia just got another important ally: Democratic governor candidate Stacey Abrams, who will be going up against incumbent Republican governor Brian Kemp on the 2022 November ballot. Abrams offered her support of legal sports betting in The Peach State while unveiling the economic plan she intends to roll out if elected. Her […]
South Carolina Sports Betting May Take Backseat to Casino Gambling Off Cruise Ships
2022/08/19
Even though South Carolina sports betting failed to gain any real traction at the latest meetings this past spring, there was a healthy amount of interest in the last proposed initiative. House Bill 5277 sought to legalize sports betting in all forms, both in-person and online, while opening up the state's casino business. But the […]
Yet Another Online Sportsbook is Partnering with a Pro Sports Team in Texas
2022/08/19
Entering the latter half of 2022, there is still no legal sports betting in Texas. Not only that, but there's no timeline for when Texas sports betting might get official approval. And yet, none of this has stopped online sportsbooks from teaming up with pro sports franchises inside The Lone Star State. In fact, the number […]
Florida Sports Betting Battle Takes Next Step in the 2022 Appeals Process
2022/08/18
The battle for the future of sports wagering across Florida has officially taken the next step in the legal process. While the U.S. Court of Appeals isn't planning on rendering a verdict anytime soon on the decision to repeal legal sports betting in Florida this past winter, the Seminole Tribe and Department of the Interior […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Timeline Remains Uncertain After Legalization
2022/08/18
Ever since the latest Massachusetts sports bill was signed into law by the governor, the entire Northeast portion of the United States has basically been waiting to see when everything would be officially up and running. More than a week later, though, Massachusetts sports betting remains without a timeline. Anyone who's overly concerned needn't worry too […]
Best British Open Betting Sites & Odds for 2027
2022/08/15
How to bet on the British Open online Of course, if you want to do some British Open golf betting, first of all, you are going to need to get yourself an online sports betting account. So, how do you get started and make that happen? Well, there's good news today, because the entire process […]
Poll Shows Majority of People in Minnesota Supports Legal Sports Betting
2022/08/12
For nearly the last half-decade, multiple attempts have been made to bring sports betting to Minnesota. Each try, however, has failed—sometimes in spectacular fashion. The latest attempt to bring legal sports betting to the Land of 10,000 Lakes was no exception. Though many were hopeful the state would change their tune, they failed to pass the 2022 […]
Experts Lay Out a Blueprint for Legal Sports Betting in Alabama
2022/08/12
Now that we know it will be at least until 2024 before Alabama sports betting gets legalized, focus has started to shift toward what exactly needs to happen for the status quo to change. As it stands, sports betting in Alabama has proven to be divisive on a number of fronts. Specifically, not enough was done […]
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Officially Signs Legal Sports Betting Bill into Law
2022/08/12
Go ahead and get ready for legal sports betting in Massachusetts, folks. And yes, this means exactly what you think it does. Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker has officially signed the state's legal sports betting bill into law, paving the way for serious gaming reform in the Northeast. Of course, this reform will not take place overnight. Massachusetts […]
Why Caesars Entertainment is Staying Out of California Sports Betting Debate
2022/08/12
When it comes to legal sports betting in California, everybody seems to have a strong opinion. Except for Caesars Entertainment. Apparently. This sounds weird on its face. At a time when everyone and their second cousin's spouse twice removed by divorce has thoughts on if either of the two California sports betting initiatives should be legalized […]
Wisconsin Sports Betting Revenue May Convince Other Smaller States to Legalize Gambling
2022/08/05
When considering states that could swing the larger sentiment about legal sports betting in the USA, primary focus tends to land with California, Texas, Florida and New York, along with some other bigger markets. But with Wisconsin sports betting revenue now projected to shatter first-year projections, it's become clear they might serve as the ultimate example for […]
It Turns Out Legal Ohio Sports Betting will Begin in 2023 After All
2022/08/04
Need proof that things can change fast in the world of legal sports betting? Look no further than Ohio. At the end of July 2022, it seemed like the launch for sports betting throughout Ohio would be delayed yet again. Many people, in fact, wondered whether legal Ohio sports betting wouldn't take effect until 2024 […]
Florida Sports Betting Dispute May Go All the Way to the United States Supreme Court
2022/08/04
If Florida sports betting is going to return in the near future or even at all, it's going to need help from the United States Supreme Court. Apparently. And that's bad news for anyone hoping legal sports betting in Florida would return within the next few years. At the end of July 2022, we found out that the […]
Are Texas Sports Betting Laws Even Effective in 2022?
2022/08/04
Perhaps no state in the USA has assumed a more hard-line stance against sanctioned gambling than Texas. They have turned town every opportunity and attempt to legalize sports betting in Texas, without a hint of changing their tune. Most recently, the path to sports betting in Texas suffered yet another setback when they voted against […]
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Thinks Sports Betting in Texas is Better Investment Than Stocks
2022/07/29
Nobody will be surprised in the slightest that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban favors legal sports betting in Texas. Every owner of a professional sports franchise stands to benefit tremendously from legal sports betting. It allows them to not only partner with sportsbooks but offer their own on-site services. That's why from Cuban to Dallas Cowboys owner […]
Ohio Sports Betting Launch Looks Like It'll Be Delayed Again
2022/07/29
Remember when Ohio legal sports betting was supposed to roll out in time for residents of The Sooner State to play odds for the 2022 NFL season? And then remember when, back in June, Ohio announced legal sports betting would be delayed until the start of 2023? Well, Ohioans in favor of legal wagering should brace themselves. We […]
The Fight for Sports Betting in California Just Added a New Wrinkle Ahead of 2022 Elections
2022/07/27
Will the fight for sports betting in California ever stop encountering new wrinkles? We're not quite sure. But we do know it hasn't stopped incurring them yet. Two different initiatives aimed at legalizing sports betting throughout California are currently scheduled to appear on the November 2022 ballot. While they both authorize the implementation of sports wagering in […]
Florida Sports Betting Won't Receive Court of Appeals Ruling Until At Least 2023
2022/07/27
Everyone waiting on legal sports betting in Florida should brace themselves before reading this. Because unfortunately, the latest news isn't good. Florida sports betting isn't expected to receive a Court of Appeals ruling until 2023...at least. This comes as a major blow for anyone who had been holding out hope the issue might reach a resolution […]
Wisconsin Legal Sports Betting has State Worried About Gambling Addictions Among Teens
2022/07/27
Wisconsin legal sports betting has, for the most part, been considered a huge win for the state. Its rollout isn't even a year old, and already Wisconsin sports betting projects to be worth more than expected. But the effects of legal sports betting in Wisconsin aren't all peachy keen. Like any policy changes, there is a […]
Mattress Mack Says Legal Sports Betting will Hit Texas After Wagering on Houston Astros to Win World Series
2022/07/20
If you're a sports fan in Texas, you have no doubt heard of Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale. As the owner and operator of the Gallery Furniture retail chain, a popular store throughout The Lone Star State and specifically Houston, he is known for placing extravagant wagers to cover potential losses on lucrative promotions he offers around […]
Sports Betting in Minnesota: How Legal Gambling Can Make It to Land of 10,000 Lakes
2022/07/19
The last significant update for sports betting in Minnesota was not a good one. A proposed bill to legalize sports betting throughout the state of Minnesota stalled at the most basic committee level, all but guaranteeing the Land of 10,000 Lakes would not be rolling out online or in-person wagering anytime soon. More recently, though, there has […]
Nebraska Casino Betting Set to Include Legal Sports Gambling in Late 2023
2022/07/19
After a long wait, Nebraska casino betting is officially set to accept sports wagers by the end of 2023. Probably. Though sports betting in Nebraska was approved near the end of 2021, the state didn't roll out a plan of execution until the middle of June 2022—more than a year later. However, when Warhorse Management and the Nebraska […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Compromise Seems Near, According to Senate President
2022/07/19
Good news has arrived for those who support Massachusetts sports betting. While the Senate has largely been at a stalemate since the last initiative for legal sports betting in Massachusetts was proposed this past spring, it now appears that all parties involved may be on the verge of reaching a compromise. It isn't yet clear […]
South Carolina Sports Betting May Hinge on North Carolina Legal Gambling Decision
2022/07/14
When it comes to states in the U.S. legalizing sports betting, not enough attention is paid to how neighboring policies can impact the results of local governments on the fence. Sports betting in New York received a boon in support once New Jersey gave the green light. Texas is under immense pressure to legalize sports […]
Kentucky Rep. Adam Koenig Believes State will Legalize Online Sports Betting...Eventually
2022/07/14
Kentucky Rep. Adam Koenig continues to be the state's primary driver of the bandwagon for legal sports betting. And while he has gained more than his fair share of supporters, his efforts have so far been unsuccessful. Or have they actually been a subtle success? Though wagering on sports in Kentucky remains illegal with the […]
Alabama State Lottery Could Be Key to Legalizing Online Sports Betting
2022/07/14
After another failed attempt to legalize sports betting in Alabama at the latest legislative sessions, many are holding out hope the state will change their tune by 2023. In reality, though, the key to sports betting in Alabama may be the approval and construction of an Alabama state lottery. Make no mistake, they don't need a […]
California Democrats Vote To Oppose Legal Online Sports Betting in 2022
2022/07/13
If online sports wagering in California is going to become legal this November, it will have to overcome a monstrous, somewhat unexpected hurdle: opposition from California Democrats. This past weekend, California Democrats, who represent the state's controlling political party, voted against supporting a sports betting initiative that would legalize online gambling sponsored by commercial operators. They […]
2022 State Lottery Study Increases Likelihood Sports Betting Remains Illegal in Idaho
2022/07/12
Nobody is holding their breath for sports wagering in Idaho to take effect anytime soon. The state has refused to even broach the topic when given the opportunity. Conventional wisdom now says legal sports wagering in Idaho is a long shot before 2024 or 2025. But what if it turns out that timeline is ambitious? […]
Road to Texas Legal Sports Betting Suffers Yet Another Setback with Commercial Casino Ruling
2022/07/12
Many steps need to be taken for sports wagering in Texas to become a reality. This runs contrary to the idea that it's an inevitability. Sure, it may be a formality in the end. Lots of government officials have come out in support of Texas legal sports betting over the past year. But the state's actual […]
Why Sports Betting in Georgia is So Hard to Legalize
2022/07/06
As things currently stand, legal sports betting isn't expected to hit Georgia until 2023 or 2024 at the absolute earliest. That is...a ways off. And it has many asking the same question: Why is sports betting in Georgia such a project to legalize? Georgians aren't the only ones asking this question. Similar versions of the same […]
Will Oklahoma Online Sports Betting Be Allowed if The Sooner State Legalizes Casino Gambling?
2022/07/06
At this point, we know Oklahoma must wait until at least 2023 for legal sports betting, if not stick it out even longer even longer than that. But assuming they eventually pass the necessary measures, we still don't know what form it may take. Most have projected an all-in approach being adopted by other states. […]
Missouri State Senator Holly Thompson Rehder Calls Sports Betting Bill Failure 'Ridiculous'
2022/07/06
With the recent news that legal sports betting won't come to Missouri in 2022, many officials have come out to express their frustration over a matter they consider a no-brainer. One of these officials includes Missouri state senator Holly Thompson-Rehder. A known proponent of online sports betting in Missouri, Rehder called the decision to pass […]
Ohio Legal Sports Betting Rollout Delayed Until Start of 2023
2022/07/05
After months of waiting, an official start date for legal sports betting in Ohio has been set: The state is hoping to have all online and on-site operations up and running by...January 1, 2023. Many will notice this is later than the initial Ohio legal sports betting projections. The state had hoped to have online and brick-and-mortar […]
Why are California Tribes Against Online Sports Betting in 2022?
2022/07/05
As two separate legal sports betting bills in California are set to be voted on in 2022, many are wondering why there even needs to be multiple initiatives at all. If legalizing sports betting is the goal, why are there two sides to this discussion? Why do California tribes oppose legal online sports betting? And why […]
At Least 3 Sportsbooks in Kansas will Be Licensed in Time for 2022 NFL Season
2022/07/05
It is looking more and more like legal sports betting in Kansas will be ready by the 2022 NFL season. Granted, this has been the goal all along. But the timeline was still somewhat up in the air ever since governor Laura Kelly signed Kansas legal sports betting into law. It wasn't quite clear whether […]
Cruise Ship Sports Betting Offers Legal Gambling Workaround for Florida Residents
2022/07/05
Legal cruise ship sports betting is coming to a port near you, and it stands to change the gambling industry forever—especially for those residing in Florida. Carnival Corporation and BetMGM recently struck a deal to put sportsbooks on more than 50 U.S.-based ships. This agreement will permit betting on the cruise ships while they're traveling at sea, […]
Legal Sports Betting Advertisements Could Impact Oklahoma's View of Online Gambling
2022/06/30
We already know Oklahoma can't legalize sports betting until at least 2023, but that hasn't stopped people from talking about the potential impact of gambling throughout the state. And yet, most of the questions tend to focus on what will happen once sports wagering in Oklahoma takes off. But given the recent concern expressed within […]
Missouri Legal Sports Betting Officially Dead for 2022
2022/06/27
Hopes for Missouri legal sports betting have officially been erased for yet another year. The latest gambling bill failed to receive the needed support at the latest legislative meetings, which have now adjourned. And now, as a direct result, Missouri online sports betting will be out of reach until 2023—at the absolute earliest. Some observes aren't too […]
Sports Betting in Alabama Could be Worth Nearly $1 Billion Per Year
2022/06/27
With the passing of "The Gambling Control" bill by the Senate Tourism Committee this past March, there seemed to be some momentum for legal sports betting in Alabama. But then it all turned out to be fool's gold—despite projections that had the state reaping lucrative financial benefits. Alabama essentially killed the latest gambling bill in April. […]
California Sports Betting Could See Two Gambling Initiatives Legalized in 2022
2022/06/27
When residents take to the polls in November 2022, many expect California sports betting will be passed in some form. Voters will have two different initiatives from which to choose, and approving either would ensure legal sports betting in California sometime before the year 2024. Recently, though, experts have begun to wonder: What happens if both […]
