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Is Jake Paul Going to Lose His Ohio Sports Betting License?
2023/03/28
Following a violation that landed him in hot water with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), social media superstar-turned-boxer Jake Paul could be in danger of losing his Ohio sports betting license. To be certain, Paul, 26, isn't guaranteed to lose his sports betting license. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCC) is still reviewing the matter. Their official […]
Alabama Sports Betting Added to 2023 Legislature Agenda
2023/03/28
Remember how all bills to legalize sports betting throughout Alabama seemed as if they would be on hold for another couple of years? Well, it turns out the tides may be turning. Alabama sports betting has officially been added to the 2023 legislature agenda. This news is big, even if it doesn't portend anything definitive. It is […]
California Casino Signs Partnership with Sports Betting App
2023/03/23
Just about everyone in North America knows that sports betting in California has yet to be legalized, so this latest news will incite plenty of furrowed brows and confused faces: A company that operates multiple California casinos has signed a partnership with a mobile sports betting app known as Sparket. Naturally, this raises the question: What […]
Why Idaho Sports Betting Continue to Lack Support for Legalization
2023/03/23
Even as the majority of the United States embraces legal gambling, the likelihood of sports betting coming to Idaho continues to be nil. Indeed, we should never say never. In fact, most believe Idaho sports betting is inevitable, because they believe all sports betting is inevitable. For now, however, the issue is mostly moot. It isn't just that Idaho has […]
Texas Sports Betting Bill Officially Brought Before House Committee
2023/03/23
Is 2023 the year sports betting in Texas finally gets approved by the state's House of Representatives and Senate? For better or worse, we will know soon enough. The latest Texas sports betting bill has officially been brought before the state's House Committee. If the proposal passes through this panel, it will appear before the full House […]
Prominent State Representative Still Pushing for Legal South Carolina Sports Betting
2023/03/22
As optimism surrounding the immediate future of sports betting in South Carolina continues to wane, one prominent state lawmaker isn't giving up hope. That lawmaker? J. Todd Rutherford. He is the Minority House Leader for The Palmetto State, as well as the strongest advocate for South Carolina sports betting among all officials. Though Rutherford's repeated pushes to legalize […]
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Still without Timeline for Legalization
2023/03/22
On-site sports betting in Wisconsin has been legal for over a year now. It debuted in November 2021, exclusively at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay. Skip forward to March 2023, and, well, nothing's changed. The Oneida Casino is still the only place in the state with a sportsbook. And what's more, Wisconsin online sports betting […]
Will Congress' Efforts to Repeal Sportsbook Tax Help or Hurt Florida Sports Betting?
2023/03/21
Another wrinkle has officially been added to the future of sports betting in Florida. Two United States congress representatives have proposed a bill that would lift a federal tax currently being assessed to sportsbooks. And though the measure would invariably impact every state, it stands to have a particularly huge effect on places that remain […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Passes Senate Committee with 90 Percent Approval Rating
2023/03/21
Is sports betting in Kentucky officially on track toward 2023 legalization? If the state's Senate Committee is any indication, it just might be. The latest Kentucky sports betting bill was brought to the Senate Committee's 10 panel members on Wednesday, March 15. It received an overwhelming stamp of approval, with a 9-1 vote in favor of advancing […]
Legal Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Clears Another Hurdle, But Obstacles Remain
2023/03/17
The push for sports betting in Minnesota has cleared another hurdle. But the latest gambling bill isn't out of the woods yet. Legal Minnesota sports betting still has a few more obstacles to overcome. Let's start with the positive news, though: The 2023 Minnesota sports betting bill is breezing through legislative sessions so far. Last week, the initiative […]
The Future of Missouri Sports Betting is More Unclear Than Ever After Slot Machine Lawsuit
2023/03/17
The future of Missouri sports betting looks murkier than ever. While the vast majority of states in the USA have legalized some form of sports betting or are on the precipice of doing so, The Show-Me State remains conspicuously absent from the group. Many entered the 2023 calendar year believing this would change. When all was said and done, […]
Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl Victory Torpedoed Kansas Sports Betting Revenue in February
2023/03/16
The most recent Kansas sports betting revenue reports have been released, and the results are bound to surprise plenty of people. According to the Kansas Gaming commission, the Kansas Chiefs' Super Bowl victory last month led to the state earning a record low in tax revenue. Just how low? Well, Kansas apparently walked away with just $1,134 in sports betting tax […]
House Speaker Suggests 2023 Georgia Sports Betting Bid isn't Dead Yet
2023/03/16
Earlier this month, lawmakers nixed a Georgia sports betting bill. That decision effectively killed the initiative altogether, at least until next year. Or rather, that's what we thought. In reality, the 2023 Georgia sports betting bid isn't dead yet. Or so says Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns. “We have a 40-day session last time I […]
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Believes Voters will Back Legal Sports Betting
2023/03/14
Is Texas ready for legal sports betting? It's a question that evokes many different answers. It's also an issue that invites plenty of equivocation and ambiguity. However, when former Governor Rick Perry recently weighed in on the matter, he minced neither words nor meaning. He believes legal sports betting in Texas will pass with flying colors if voters have […]
Disney Plans to Enter Legal Sports Betting Business But Must Wait on Florida Resoution
2023/03/13
It turns out the wait for legal sports betting in Florida isn't just holding up gamblers, online bookmakers and casinos. It may also be an obstacle facing the company responsible for the "Happiest Place on Earth." And yes, we're talking about Disney. Based predominantly in Florida and California, The Walt Disney Company is one of the […]
Legal California Sports Betting Could be '4 to 6 Years' Away
2023/03/13
The wait for legal sports betting in California could last...more than a half-decade. That is not a typo. When both legal California sports betting measures failed to pass in November, it was seen as a setback of potentially epic proportions. Sure, the state could travel back to square one, cobble together a more uniform bill and hope […]
Will Massachusetts Online Sports Betting be a Focus of the State's Gambling Prevention?
2023/03/09
With legal online sports betting in Massachusetts debuting this week, the conversations surrounding its rollout are beginning to reach fever pitch. Promotional programs have flooded the market. Revenue projections are available in mass supply. College basketball betting advice is dominating airwaves in advance of March Madness. Licenses and compliance among odds providers are being finalized. And then, […]
Legalization of Georgia Sports Betting Officially Nixed by Lawmakers...Again
2023/03/09
The push for the legalization of Georgia sports betting in 2023 has officially come to an end. Yes, you are reading this correctly. Though many painted the issue of sports betting in Georgia as a mere formality entering this year's legislative sessions, there was always an air of pessimism hanging over the subject. Various clues were sprinkled […]
Could Legalization of WWE Sports Betting Prompt Kentucky to Change Gambling Laws?
2023/03/09
It seems as if WWE sports betting could be legalized in the near future. And that, among many other things, could be good news for anyone who supports a change to Kentucky gambling laws. As of now, sports betting in Kentucky is not legal. The state has broached the subject on a number occasions, and there is currently a Kentucky sports […]
Governor Kevin Stitt Wants Oklahoma Sports Betting Legalized 'This Year'
2023/03/08
Governor Kevin Stitt has not made his stance on sports betting in Oklahoma a secret. He has, however, refrained from pushing his support for Oklahoma sports betting with any trace of urgency or true force. That is, until now. “If we’re going to do it, I’m the kind of person that says, ‘Hey, let’s get it […]
Poll Shows Over 75 Percent of Voters Support 'Increase' in Texas Sports Betting
2023/02/27
Are you ready for sports betting in Texas to finally be legalized? Well, if you are, you can count yourself among the majority—the vast majority. A recent poll conducted by the University of Houston found that over 75 percent of voters in The Lone Star State support legal Texas sports betting in some form or another. That number […]
Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Gets Official Launch Date
2023/02/27
Legal online sports betting in Massachusetts has finally received an official launch date. For anyone who has followed the launch of general sports gambling inside the state, you understand this is a big deal. Massachusetts online sports betting has been up in the air for months, facing both setbacks and a lack of transparency. Now, […]
Why Some Experts Believe Florida Sports Betting Case will Go to Supreme Court
2023/02/27
As we continue to wait for the Court of Appeals to rule on the future of sports betting in Florida, more and more people are starting to believe the matter will wind up in the Supreme Court. And that's bad news for anyone hoping Florida sports betting will resume anytime in the near future. To be […]
Lawmakers May Not Legalize South Carolina Sports Betting Until 2025
2023/02/27
Looking to legally bet on sports in South Carolina sometime in the near future? Well, we have some bad news. You may not be able to. Because, as of now, lawmakers don't seem like they'll officially legalize South Carolina sports betting before 2025—at the absolute earliest. This timeline is not ideal for people in The […]
Tribes and Pro Sports Teams Back Latest Minnesota Sports Betting Bill
2023/02/27
After the state's promising push for legal gambling in 2022 was derailed by last-minute disagreements, it seems there's a good chance sports betting comes to Minnesota in the near future. It might even roll out by the end of 2023 or beginning of 2024. That's how encouraging the support for the latest Minnesota sports betting bill […]
Kansas Sports Betting Handle Approaching $1 Billion After Record-Breaking January
2023/02/23
The arrival of sports betting in Kansas isn't even six months old, and it's already proving to be a rousing and lucrative success. This much becomes clearer with each and every monthly report. The returns in January 2023 were no different. In fact, the latest reports show that the Kansas sports betting handle is now […]
Wisconsin Casino Opens Up 17 Sports Betting Kiosks
2023/02/23
As the expansion of sports betting in Wisconsin continues, one casino is attempting to expedite access for their customers. The Potawatomi Casino Hotel, one of the Wisconsin casinos with a sports betting license, has announced that it will launch 17 sports betting kiosks to help streamline the acceptance of wagers. This news came just before the Super […]
Ohio Casino Control Commission Issues Fines to DraftKings and PENN Entertainment Online Sportsbooks
2023/02/20
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued fines to sportsbooks operated by DraftKings and PENN Entertainment for violating the state's advertising regulations. As of now, these violations will not impact either company's license for sports betting in Ohio, but they do represent an intent from the OCCC to crack down on any illegal activity while […]
Illegal College Basketball Gambling Taking Place Ahead of Online Massachusetts Sports Betting Launch
2023/02/20
Ahead of online sports betting in Massachusetts going live on March 10, the state is currently grappling with the news that three licensed retail sportsbooks have accepted illegal college basketball wagers on in-state teams The practice of betting itself in Massachusetts is not currently illegal. Legal in-person wagering went live for the state at the […]
Bills to Legalize Alabama Sports Betting May Be on Pause Until 2024
2023/02/20
Are you among those waiting to see legal sports betting in Alabama? Well, get ready...to keep waiting. Bills currently on the legislative docket that would lead to a legal Alabama sports betting vote during the next major election look like they'll be put on hold until 2024. Assuming this is the case, it would be years […]
Oklahoma Sports Betting is Another Step Closer to Becoming Legal
2023/02/17
Despite previous skepticism, it's starting to seem like sports betting in Oklahoma is on the verge of legalization. On February 13, a piece of legislation that would legalize mobile Oklahoma sports betting and in-person gaming advanced out of a subcommittee. The official name of the proposal is House Bill 1027, and while some lawmakers raised concerns […]
New Georgia Sports Betting Bill Aims to Legalize Gambling without Statewide Vote
2023/02/15
Could you actually receive the green light to bet on sports in Georgia before the end of 2023? If a pair of Georgia sports betting bills are pushed through, you just might. Typically, this wouldn't be considered a legitimate possibility. Georgia can approve the framework of sports betting laws during the current legislative meetings, but […]
Without Legal Sports Betting for Super Bowl, Missouri Potentially Missed Out on Millions of Dollars
2023/02/15
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs picked up a huge victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. It was a matchup that, according to multiple estimates, prompted Americans to legally wager more than $16 billion. And yet, because they remain without legal sports betting, Missouri won't see a single cent of that windfall. In the […]
Despite History of World Series Wagering, 'Mattress Mack' Opposes 2023 Texas Sports Betting Bill
2023/02/14
If you've spent any time poking around the sports betting space, you probably know of Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale. For the uninitiated, Mr. McIngvale is a furniture tycoon operating predominantly out of Texas. However, throughout the United States, he is best known for placing multi-million bets on the World Series to help cover bargain sales promotions […]
Florida Sports Betting Timeline Could be Delayed Until After 2026
2023/02/14
As things currently stand, the battle over legal sports betting in Florida has no end in sight. Though the U.S. Court of Appeals has heard and read arguments from both sides, no timeline for a decision has been set. And even when one comes, there's no guarantee the matter is officially free from litigation. In […]
California Casinos Think Voters Don't Want Legal Online Sports Betting
2023/02/10
Through all the hemming and hawing and bickering over the future of online sports betting in California, prevailing sentiment has always defaulted to inevitability. There will eventually be legal online sports betting, because there just has to be. California is the largest sports market in the United States. Billions of dollars every year are being left on the […]
Idaho is Losing Super Bowl Sports Betting Revenue to Surrounding States and Online Bookies
2023/02/10
While more than half of the states in the USA are about to reap the benefits from betting on the 2023 Super Bowl, Idaho will be among the handful that won't see a single solitary cent. And given how much Super Bowl sports betting revenue is at stake, this will be seen as a missed opportunity that […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Introduced During 2023 Legislative Sessions
2023/02/09
The latest round of Kentucky legislative sessions began on February 7, and as expected, sports betting was among the most pressing items on the docket. In fact, officials wasted little time introducing the latest Kentucky sports betting bill, which sets the stage for an incredibly pivotal debate. Some will be inclined to infer a collective stance on legal wagering […]
New 2023 Texas Sports Betting Bill Is Officially Unveiled
2023/02/08
The latest push to legalize sports betting in Texas is officially moving forward. And though this news is not unexpected, it does come with a twist: The 2023 Texas sports betting bill has some new, and unlikely, supporters behind it. And not only that, but the proposal represents a somewhat stark departure from the last measure. […]
Nebraska Sports Betting is Officially Legal...But You Can't Place Any Wagers
2023/02/07
At long last, sports betting in Nebraska is officially legal. But here's the catch: The state still isn't equipped to accept any wagers. And what's more, they don't have a concrete date for when that will change. Confused? You're not alone. Mass confusion is the default status quo for Nebraska sports betting. Many who are reading […]
Expert: Don't Expect Legal Florida Sports Betting Before 2025
2023/02/07
As we consider all outcomes to the ongoing issue of sports betting in Florida, it might be time we brace ourselves for the worst possible resolution turning into the most likely one. That nightmare scenario? Legal Florida sports betting failing to return before 2025. To be sure, this is not by far and away the […]
Online Sportsbooks are Saving Money After California Sports Betting Failure
2023/02/03
When the push to legalize sports betting in California failed this past November, it was seen as a gigantic loss for all the primary stakeholders. Tribes in the state would not be able to diversify their gaming revenue streams. California itself would be missing out on millions upon millions in tax revenue. And, of course, […]
Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Has a 2023 Rollout Date...Sort Of
2023/01/27
For all we know about legal online sports betting in Massachusetts, there is one thing about which we've remained in the dark: its rollout date. The state has taken their time in determining one. It's a unique approach. Many other states have pinpointed a date months in advance, including the recently opened-for-business Ohio. Yet, Massachusetts online sports […]
California, Texas and Florida Having Huge Impact on United States Sports Betting Access
2023/01/27
Back in 2018, the United States overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a law from 1992 that essentially prohibited sports betting across the country. This opened the door for every state to decide, on its own, whether to legalize wagers on sporting events. Since then, United States sports betting access has increased tenfold. Heading […]
Texas Sports Betting Takes Minor Hit at Start of 2023 Legislative Sessions
2023/01/27
Recently, the legalization of sports betting in Texas has been deemed a formality by many state officials and, more importantly, plenty of industry experts. While optimism surrounding the future of Texas sports betting in the past, this latest sentiment felt...different. The tone with which residents and state legislators discuss the matter has noticeably changed. More government officials […]
Nebraska Sports Betting Bill Allows Wagering on College Football Games
2023/01/26
For so long, the launch of sports betting in Nebraska has been a frustrating subject. Though the state signed a Nebraska sports betting bill into law nearly two years ago, back in May 2021, the rollout has yet to take effect. And spoiler alert: Nothing has changed. Well, except for the terms under which Nebraska will be […]
Could State Officials Face Pressure to Finally Address Idaho Legal Sports Betting in 2023?
2023/01/26
The wait for sports betting in Idaho seems never-ending. Entering the 2023 calendar year, this wasn't supposed to change. But as the rest of the United States increasingly warms up to legal gambling, the Gem State suddenly sticks out like a sore thumb. And with 2023 legislative sessions officially underway, a recent development elsewhere has […]
Florida Sports Betting Battle Could Cost State "Billions" of Dollars
2023/01/26
Every new update on the Florida sports betting battle invariably ends with the same kicker: We must remain in wait-and-see mode as the long litigation process plays out. The latest development, though, is a little bit different—and not in a good way. Experts are starting to take stock of the financial fallout now that sports betting in […]
New 2023 Missouri Sports Betting Bill Generating Some Optimism
2023/01/26
Could 2023 be the year a Missouri sports betting bill finally breaks through? Many are thinking it might just be. With the Show-Me State's 2023 legislative meetings now underway, members of the House and Senate have started the process of haggling over the future of sports betting in Missouri. It is a process everyone involved is […]
Lawmakers Preparing to Re-Introduce Georgia Sports Betting Bill in 2023
2023/01/23
Now that we're firmly into the 2023 calendar year, legislative sessions throughout the United States are beginning to get underway. And after months of wondering whether the Georgia legislative meetings would address sports betting at all, we now have our answer: Lawmakers are preparing to re-introduce another Georgia sports betting bill sometime during these sessions. […]
Kansas Sports Betting Revenue Reportedly Doubles Yet Again
2023/01/20
Since launching this past September, legal sports betting in Kansas has exceeded initial expectations and then some. That didn't change in December, either. Kansas sports betting revenue closed the year by doubling its profit from the previous month. The state released these latest tax revenue findings on January 19. Previously, Kansas sports betting revenue tripled between […]
The Fate of South Carolina Sports Betting May Hinge on College Football
2023/01/20
If 2023 is the year sports betting gets legalized in South Carolina, it will probably be because the state finally found a common ground on how they will treat gambling on college football. Phrased another way: The fate of South Carolina sports betting in 2023 and beyond may hinge on college football altogether. To be sure, there are […]
Governor Kevin Stitt Clears Up Stance on Legal Oklahoma Sports Betting
2023/01/20
Confusion continues to permeate the future of sports betting in Oklahoma. One minute, it seems like the state is making progress towards full-fledged legalization. The next minute, they're not even discussing the subject, and we're all questioning whether the key power players involved even want to entertain an expansion of gaming laws. Sometimes, it would […]
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Explains Benefits of Texas Legal Sports Betting
2023/01/20
As the push for legal sports betting in Texas continues to unfold at full force, professional sports franchises are starting to take it upon themselves to lay out the pros of bringing gambling to the Lone Star State. Not surprisingly, no one has been as vocal about the benefit of Texas legal sports betting as Dallas […]
Lawmakers Seem to Favor Missouri Legal Sports Betting Entering 2023
2022/12/19
After sports betting in Missouri failed to pass through the 2022 general assembly meetings, many prominent officials are trying to ensure it becomes more of a priority at the next round of discussions. In fact, we'd go as far as saying most lawmakers seem to favor Missouri legal sports betting entering 2023. Does this widespread […]
WynnBet Unanimously Becomes First Licensed Massachusetts Online Sportsbook
2022/12/19
The first on-site sports betting license in Massachusetts was recently awarded the Encore Boston Harbor casino. Now, a few weeks later, WynnBet has unanimously become the first licensed Massachusetts online sportsbook. This decision comes in advance of the busiest gambling season throughout the United States. Sportsbooks—and the states who license them—are in line to make a […]
Kansas Sports Betting Revenue Tripled in the Month of November
2022/12/19
It's officially safe to say the legalization of sports betting in Kansas has been a resounding success. You could have already said, of course. But the statement is undeniable after Kansas sports betting revenue reportedly tripled during the month of November. The Kansas State Lottery—which oversees sports gambling integration, operation and compliance—recently released their earning report […]
Nebraska Sports Betting Launch Could be Delayed Until 2024
2022/12/14
One of these days, the latest news for legal sports betting in Nebraska will include a definitive timeline for its rollout. Unfortunately, today is not that day. On the contrary, it actually looks like the Nebraska sports betting launch won't be taking place until sometime in 2024. This doesn't technically qualify as a delay. Nebraska signed a […]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Renews Push for Legal Sports Betting
2022/12/14
Prior to the 2022 November elections, Kentucky governor Andy Beshear reiterated his "100 percent" support of legal sports betting coming to the Bluegrass State. Now, less than two months later, he's doing it again. And this time, his support includes a more definitive plan of action. Will the Kentucky governor's latest push wind up meaning anything as […]
California Tribes Still Do Not Want Online Sportsbooks Operating Independently within State
2022/12/14
Weeks after both California sports betting measures failed, it seems that the state's tribes are willing to consider working with commercial online sportsbooks on a joint proposal for the next round of legislative sessions. The catch? California tribes still do not want online sportsbooks operating as independent entities. Instead, they view them as a vehicle that can provide […]
