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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 expected, […]
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 on […]
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 most […]
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 they project […]
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, list […]
Green Bay Packers Keep NFL Playoff Hopes Alive vs Detroit Lions in Week 18
2022/12/07
Somehow, someway, after emerging as one of the biggest disappointments of the 2022 football season, the Green Bay Packers still have favorable odds to make the NFL playoffs. But can they actually get the job done? Experts everywhere aren't so sure.For starters, the Packers need a Week 18 win over the Detroit Lions. The last time these […]
NFL Futures: Best Bets to Win the Super Bowl Entering Week 18
2022/12/07
The NFL playoffs are just around the corner, which means you're running out of time to bet on the Super Bowl winner. Indeed, NFL futures will be available to wager into and during the postseason. But the odds of winning the Super Bowl are at their most user-friendly—which is to say, their most lucrative—during the regular season because […]
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 constitutes […]
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 […]
Can Rookie QB Brock Purdy Lead San Francisco 49ers to Wild Card Victory Over Seahawks?
2022/12/07
Is there a more unpredictable NFL Wild Card matchup this year than the head-to-head between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks? Probably not.The Seahawks were not supposed to be anywhere near the NFL playoffs after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos and naming Geno Smith as their starting quarterback. They may have cooled off lately, but it […]
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 in […]
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 failed to legalize […]
The Buffalo Bills Are a Lock to Beat the Miami Dolphins in NFL Wild Card Round
2022/12/07
At first glance, the Buffalo Bills didn't get the most favorable pull for NFL Wild Card Weekend. They are squaring off against the Miami Dolphins, a team piloted by Tua Tagovailoa under center that has churned out more big-time offensive plays this season than any team other than the Kansas City Chiefs.Dig a little deeper, though, and you start to […]
Will the New York Giants Unseat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Wild Card?
2022/12/07
Who doesn't love a good Battle of Roller Coaster Rides in the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs? That's what we have in store for us in the Wild Card matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants.For the Giants' part, they're wrapping up a regular season in which they won and lost a bunch of close […]
Lamar Jackson Injury Paves Way for Cincinnati Bengals to Beat Baltimore Ravens
2022/12/07
During the NFL playoffs, the rise of the Cincinnati Bengals will be tested. They are once again darlings of the league, with ever-improving odds to make the 2023 Super Bowl. But some view their strong close to the regular season as a flash in the pan—a hot streak that won't be sustainable in the playoffs.Skeptics […]
Can Tom Brady Pull Off NFL Wild Card vs Dallas Cowboys Miracle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
2022/12/07
Even though their record doesn't reflect it, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are generating a lot of buzz entering their NFL Wild Card matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.Indeed, there shouldn't be much of a discussion. The Bucs won the NFC Southeast while finishing with a sub 500 record. They rank 24th in total offense on the season. Quarterback Tom Brady is […]
Miami Dolphins Sneak Into NFL Playoffs with Win Over New York Jets
2022/12/07
The NFL sure knows how to schedule games in the last week of the season, huh? High-stakes contests are littered up and down the Week 18 schedule. And the Miami Dolphins vs. the New York Jets are among the most compelling.Both teams enter the final week of the season needing a win to keep their odds […]
Los Angeles Chargers are on Upset Alert in NFL Wild Card vs Jacksonville Jaguars
2022/12/07
Entering NFL Wild Card Weekend, there is always one game that confounds analysts, fans, and oddsmakers. This year, that game is the matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers.Neither team is considered elite. Both are laying unimpressive odds to win the 2023 Super Bowl. The Chargers spent most of their season wildly underachieving on offense […]
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 includes […]
Best 2022 NFL Prop Bets in Week 14 Include Christian McCaffrey, Kyler Murray, Tyreek Hill
2022/12/07
As we journey later into the 2022 NFL regular season, it's important to get more creative with your wagers. Single-game investments are still great. But with the playoff field starting to take shape, the scope of games worth pouncing on becomes noticeably smaller. But that's not a problem. Because that just means you can lean […]
2022 NFL Week 14 Picks: Can Buccaneers Take Advantage of 49ers After Jimmy Garoppolo Injury?
2022/12/07
After narrowly escaping Week 13 with a victory over the New Orleans Saints, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now set their sights on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Can Tom Brady and company pick up their fourth win in five games and continue to improve their odds of making the 2022 NFL playoffs?The linemakers over at […]
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 […]
2022 NFL Week 14 Picks: Miami Dolphins Look to Rebound vs. Los Angeles Chargers
2022/12/07
Well, it finally happened: The Miami Dolphins lost a game with Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback. It was the first one they dropped with him all season. And spoiler alert: We don't expect them to lose a second straight game in Week 14.Miami will be facing off against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 11, at 4:25 p.m. […]
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 all […]
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 is […]
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 profits […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Desperately Need to Win Against New Orleans Saints in Week 13
2022/11/29
Maybe the Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't figured things out after all.It certainly felt that way during their Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. After winning two straight, the Bucs suffered a letdown using their same old formula. The defense did their job, while the offense continued to struggle—and ultimately failed—to hit the 20-point benchmark.Following a loss like […]
San Francisco 49ers Face Ultimate Test in Week 13 vs. Surging Miami Dolphins
2022/11/29
Is there a better matchup on tap for Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season than the scheduled battle between the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins? We're going to say "no."Both the Dolphins and Niners are working on extensive winning streaks. San Francisco has won four in a row. Miami, meanwhile, has rattled off five straight—and they remain undefeated […]
Do the New York Giants Have Another Upset in Them vs the Washington Commanders in Week 13?
2022/11/29
The New York Giants were the darlings of the 2022 NFL season once upon time. Indeed, linemakers never fully embraced their odds of making the NFL playoffs. But they played their way to a 6-1 record and were vying the pole position atop the NFC East. Was it possible they were a sleeping, ahem, giant?Apparently not. The Giants […]
Minnesota Vikings will Get 10th Win of NFL Season in Week 13 Matchup vs. New York Jets
2022/11/29
Remember how so many people were worried about the Minnesota Vikings after their 40-3 loss at home to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11? How they thought the Vikings might be fool's gold? How they were the byproduct of an easier schedule? Well, so much for that concern.The Vikings eradicated any lingering bad vibes in Week 12 […]
Kansas City Chiefs will Stay on Fire vs the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13
2022/11/29
For so much of the 2022 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills have held the best odds to win the Super Bowl. Somewhat quietly, though, the Kansas City Chiefs are demanding the consensus to reconsider.Entering their Week 13 matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, the Chiefs are a dominant 9-2, owners of the league's absolute best offense and have rattled off […]
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 of […]
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 legalizing […]
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 brick-and-mortar […]
Legal Nebraska Sports Betting Still Remains At Least 'Months' Away
2022/11/24
It has now been two years since sports betting in Nebraska was officially signed into law. Yet, in that time, legal Nebraska sports betting has yet to actually debut. And the "why" of it all isn't quite clear.Even more confusing, Nebraska still doesn't have an expected rollout date. A vast many timelines are being bandied about […]
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 with […]
Brian Kemp Re-Election Significantly Hurts Georgia Sports Betting Chances
2022/11/23
With the re-election of Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia sports betting chances have officially suffered a major blow for the near future.And maybe the long term, too.To be sure, no single election winner is responsible for swaying legal sports betting in Georgia. Gambling initiatives are a collective, oftentimes collaborative, endeavor. They must pass through the House of Representatives […]
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 […]
2022 NFL Thanksgiving Day Picks: Are the Dallas Cowboys on Upset Alert vs. New York Giants?
2022/11/22
Reality is beginning to set in for the New York Giants ahead of their Thanksgiving day matchup against the Dallas Cowboys: They might be the shakiest 7-3 NFL team in recent memory.All the best online NFL betting sites are starting to take notice, too. After a couple of weeks in which they billed the Giants as favorites, […]
2022 NFL Thanksgiving Day Picks: Minnesota Vikings Will Go Kaboom vs. New England Patriots
2022/11/22
We saw a dramatic shift in the Minnesota Vikings odds to win the Super Bowl after they got trucked by the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. This skepticism seems to have ever so slightly carried over to their 2022 Thanksgiving Day matchup with the New England Patriots. Oddsmakers have rendered the 8-2 Vikings only slight favorites, even though […]
2022 NFL Thanksgiving Day Picks: Buffalo Bills Will Put Stop to Detroit Lions Winning Streak
2022/11/22
Who doesn't love a good inter-conference showdown on NFL Thanksgiving Day? As luck would have it, that's just what the league has in store for us on Thursday, November 24, at 12: 30 p.m. EST with its underrated matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions.Many will look at the Lions' record and scoff. They are 4-6 and outfitted with the absolute […]
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 tribes. […]
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 out and […]
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 while […]
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, in […]
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 will […]