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What Potential Sale of Magic City Casino Means for Sports Betting in Florida
2022/12/14
As the battle for the legalization of Florida sports betting rages into 2023, experts are parsing every little detail and decision to see how it might sway the ongoing litigation. This includes the potential sale of Magic City Casino, which is located in Miami. While it doesn't seem to be significant at first glance, it turns out […]
Is Support for Sports Betting in Minnesota on the Decline?
2022/12/14
For so long, the legalization of sports betting throughout Minnesota has felt fait accompli. Sure, it might not happen right away. But the state came close to squeezing a gambling measure onto their 2022 election ballot. That type of interest doesn't just disappear—unless, of course, support for sports betting in Minnesota is for some reason on […]
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Defends the State's Gaming Compacts with Small Tribes
2022/12/13
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has taken official action against the gaming compacts he signed with four small tribes back in 2020. The move comes more than two years after he negotiated highly controversial terms. And for the time being, it leaves the matter of sports betting in Oklahoma facing more questions than answers. According to […]
Legal Sports Betting in Alabama May Need a Push from Other States
2022/12/13
It is hard to come by optimistic outlooks for the legalization of sports betting in Alabama these days. Not only has the state punted on the opportunity to approve some form of sports gambling on numerous previous occasions, but they haven't shown much of an inclination to change over the years. As it stands, in […]
Is Texas Sports Betting Suddenly on the Fast Track to Legalization?
2022/12/13
After years of the state holding out, could Texas sports betting suddenly be on the fast track toward legalization? Some experts within the industry are beginning to think so. This should of course be taken with a metric ton of salt. There has been optimism surrounding sports betting in Texas before only to see the […]
Idaho State Congress Still Not Moving Forward with Any Legal Sports Betting Plans
2022/12/10
Entering 2023, legislation to legalize sports betting in Idaho continues to elude the Gem State. By this point, it makes them an anomaly. More than half of the United States has already legalized sports betting, and even more states have at least proposed bills that would do so. Idaho has done neither. And as the USA […]
Will Georgia Sports Betting be a Topic at 2023 State Legislature Meetings?
2022/12/10
Most industry experts don't feel great about the imminent chances of Georgia sports betting. And quite frankly, we can't blame them. The tenor of this discussion would be drastically different if Democrat nominee Stacey Abrams had won her bid to be the state's governor in November. But while she bagged a larger share of votes than […]
The First Massachusetts Sports Betting License Has Been Given Out
2022/12/10
Another big step has been toward the rollout of legal sports betting in Massachusetts. And it's one gambling enthusiasts should legitimately celebrate. The first Massachusetts sports betting license has officially been approved. Encore Boston Harbor, a hotel and casino in Boston, is the first operator to be granted a sportsbook license. Their application was unanimously approved […]
Ohio Sports Betting Launch Expected to be Financial Boon for Small Businesses
2022/12/10
The long awaited, highly anticipated launch of legal sports betting in Ohio is almost upon us. The state will open access to their residents on January 1—almost without restriction. Everything from in-person wagering to online sports betting to kiosks is expected to be up and running. And you better believe the full scale Ohio sports betting […]
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Reconsidering Online Sports Betting Position
2022/12/10
At this very moment, you can legally participate in Kansas online sports betting. Apparently, though, that may not always be the case. Because as it turns out, Kansas governor Laura Kelly is reconsidering her online sports betting position. This represents a stark departure from Governor Kelly's initial stance. She was previously one of the state's […]
Sportsbooks are 'Bombarding' Social Media Users with Ads Ahead of Ohio Sports Betting Launch
2022/12/08
With the start of legal sports betting in Ohio scheduled for January 1, companies are ramping up their efforts to reel in new customers. While this last-minute push was not unexpected, it has apparently taken the state by surprise. In fact, social media users are claiming to be "bombarded" with ads ahead of the Ohio sports […]
Will Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Ever be Legalized?
2022/12/08
It took a while for sports betting in Wisconsin to be legalized. The federal government awarded states final say over their gambling laws back in 2018, and America's Dailyland didn't unveil their first sports betting operation until almost 2022. When they did, Wisconsin online sports betting wasn't part of the equation. Over one year later, nothing has […]
House of Representatives in South Carolina Scheduled to Discuss Legal Sports Betting
2022/12/08
After rejecting the idea at previous turns, could legal sports betting come to South Carolina in 2023? Some version of that question permeated the public discourse ever since the subject failed to gain traction in 2021 and 2022. And while we have no assurances that things will be different next, we do at least know […]
Ohio Sports Betting on Pace to Set Record for Opening-Year Revenue
2022/12/07
Could Ohio sports betting break the record for revenue generated outside of New York in the first year of legal gambling? Experts aren't ruling it out. On the contrary, they're actively predicting it. As of January 1, sports betting in Ohio is officially live. And the folks over at PlayOhio.com have crunched the numbers, and […]
Senator Greg Albritton May Have Laid Blueprint for Legal Alabama Sports Betting
2022/12/07
The future of sports betting in Alabama has consistently been painted in bleak colors. It isn't just that they have failed to join the growing list of states to legalize gambling. They don't even appear committed to making the discussion a priority. As Jill R. Dorson recently noted for Sports Handle, the Crimson State was […]
BetFanatics Facing Obstacles in Attempt to Secure Massachusetts Sports Betting License
2022/12/07
The rollout of legal sports betting in Massachusetts continues to suffer from twists and turns. The latest drama? Whether BetFanatics will be able to secure a Massachusetts sports betting license. This hemming and hawing over BetFanatics' application have caught many by surprise. All major operators were considered shoo-ins to join the growing, albeit still limited, […]
Prominent Lobbyist Says California Sports Betting Proposals Need Overhaul by 2024
2022/12/07
If the green light is going to be given to sports betting in California during the 2024 elections, there needs to be major headway made when re-orienting the next round of legal gambling initiatives. Put another way: The future of California sports betting proposals is tightly tethered to opposing sides finding a middle ground—or one of […]
Federal Lawyers Ask Appeals Court to Reverse Florida Sports Betting Decision
2022/12/07
At long last, the battle over Florida sports betting appears headed for a decision. After months of hemming and hawing, arguments are finally being heard by a Federal appeals court over the future of legal sports betting throughout Florida. Though no decision is imminent, and no outcome is guaranteed, the mere beginning of these proceedings […]
Lawmakers Making Aggressive Push for Texas Legal Sports Betting in 2023
2022/12/07
Over the past year or so, there have been a growing number of signs that sports betting in Texas is becoming a seriously urgent priority for lawmakers. More and more officials have spoken out in support of it, and there have been extra efforts from invested parties to lobby the benefits of its implementation. The […]
Calls for Stricter Wisconsin Sports Betting Policies are Growing Louder in 2023
2022/12/07
Though legal sports betting throughout Wisconsin has now been live for over a year, the state is still facing a slew of questions about the future of gambling. Some of these issues are more basic. For instance, everyone wants to know whether Wisconsin sports betting will branch out to online wagering or if the state […]
The Outlook for Minnesota Legal Sports Betting in 2023 Isn't Great
2022/12/07
Shortly after the November 2022 elections, it looked like Minnesota sports betting support was on the decline. Granted, this was speculative. Multiple polls suggested the sentiment on gambling was shifting toward the negative end of the spectrum. But we didn't know whether these samples accurately represented Minnesota's legal sports betting views. Now that we're officially […]
Tribal Leaders Prepared to Play Hardball in 2023 California Sports Betting Negotiations
2022/12/07
It feels like forever ago that legal sports betting in California were considered a formality. In reality, only a couple of months have passed since that. As recently as October, California sports betting has been deemed a lock. Voters would approve it in November, and it would be rolled out by the end of 2023, […]
The Push to Legalize Kentucky Sports Betting Already Running Out of Time in 2023
2022/12/07
Could 2023 be the year the push to legalize Kentucky sports betting is finally successful? Don't, ahem, bet on it. Recent reports paint a bleak picture of the future of sports betting in Kentucky. These developments will end up catching a lot of people off-guard. And we can't blame them in the slightest. Indeed, Kentucky has […]
Sports Betting Sites Pushing Harder Than Ever for Legalization in Texas
2022/12/07
How serious are sports betting sites about finally cracking the Texas market? So serious, a group of them are starting to work together. The Texas Sports Betting Alliance is a unique coalition of sites that have teamed up to advocate for sports betting in Texas. The group is made up of such heavyweights as DraftKings and even […]
The Real Reason The 2022 California Online Sports Betting Bill Failed
2022/12/07
It has been roughly one month since both bills that would have legalized sports betting in California were thoroughly quashed by voters at the polls. And in that time, the focus has shifted to what went wrong and how a similar fate can be avoided next time. This has prompted some revelatory discoveries—including the allegedly […]
Why Did Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Ever Sign The State's Controversial Gaming Compact?
2022/12/07
At a time when the status of sports betting in Florida remains gridlocked, everyone from industry experts to the state's voters are searching for answers. And they don't just want to know about the hold up in the process. They want to know why and how we arrived here in the first place. This, in turn, […]
Some Ohio Sports Betting Kiosks Won't be Open in Time for January 1 Launch
2022/11/30
When legal sports betting in Ohio launches on January 1, the list of places at which you can submit wagers will be incomplete. Due to some 11th-hour complications, some Ohio sports betting kiosks won't be up and running in time for the New Year. This setback does not impact all sports betting kiosks. Pretty much […]
MGM Casino Almost Missed Out on Massachusetts Sports Betting License
2022/11/30
When legal sports betting in Massachusetts opens for business, it will include a sportsbook launch at MGM Springfield, an MGM Resorts International-owned casino in the state. However, for a short time, this didn't appear to be the case. The MGM Springfield almost lost their Massachusetts sports betting license before they ever had the chance to officially […]
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 betting 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 sports betting in Ohio 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 […]
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 sports betting in Massachusetts. 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 […]
2022 Alabama Election Results Create New Roadblock to Legal Online Sports Betting
2022/11/24
The fate of sports betting in Alabama 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 […]
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 betting 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 sports betting 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. Of course, […]
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 betting 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. […]
