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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 in 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 sports betting in Oklahoma 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 […]
Kansas Online Sports Betting is Reportedly Hurting Casino Business
2022/10/07
Since rolling out on September 1, 2022, sports betting in Kansas 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 […]
New Poll Shows BOTH 2022 California Sports Betting Bills Are Expected to Fail
2022/10/06
For so long, it looked like sports betting in California 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 sports betting in Ohio 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 […]
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 sports betting in Massachusetts 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, […]
California Sports Betting Bills Facing Intense Scrutiny Ahead of 2022 Vote
2022/09/29
The push for sports betting 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 history […]
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 sports betting 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 would […]
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 sports betting 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 country […]
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 […]
Idaho is Leaving Millions of Dollars in College Sports Betting Revenue on the Table
2022/09/09
For so long, the wait for sports betting 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 sports betting 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 Merrick […]
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 betting 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 sports betting in Wisconsin, 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 a […]
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, sports betting in Kansas 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 […]
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 sports betting in South Carolina 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 […]
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 betting in 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 […]
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 […]
