Latest from Dan Favale
Floyd Mayweather Just Cashed In on Alabama Football’s Meltdown vs Florida State
2025/09/03
Floyd Mayweather used to be a legend in the boxing ring. Now, with his professional career behind him, his sports betting habits are taking center stage. And his latest victory, as it turns out, comes at the expense of Alabama football. For those who may not already know, the Alabama Crimson Tide entered as 13.5-point […]
Hard Rock Bet Just Seized Even More Control of Florida Sports Betting
2025/09/02
Hard Rock Bet is further expanding its influence over Florida sports betting. On the one hand, you might not see how that is possible. In partnership with the Seminole Tribe, they are the exclusive provider of sports betting in Florida. Can you really build upon that? The answer is yes. The Hard Rock Bet sportsbook […]
Arch Manning's Texas Debut Just Triggered a $1M Betting Disaster
2025/09/02
Arch Manning’s first game as starter for the Texas Longhorns did not go according to plan—not for him, not for the team, and most definitely not for one bettor who wagered $1 million on the matchup against Ohio State. The 21-year-old signal-caller was mostly unspectacular during his introduction to QB1 duties. He completed 17 of […]
The Real Reason Kansas Sports Betting Contracts are Suddenly in Jeopardy
2025/08/27
Ever since a state budget bill passed that prevented Kansas sports betting operators from renewing their licenses, a multitude of questions have been bandied about the industry. All of them make some variation of the same inquiry: Why? More specifically, what is the endgame here? Are legislators looking to end sports betting in Kansas? Do […]
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Shuts Down Sports Betting Rumors
2025/08/27
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer has a message for anyone who thinks he may have bet on sports: He absolutely did not. “The 21-year-old signal-caller, who officially transferred to Oklahoma this past December, posted the following message on his X (formerly Twitter) account after many took some of his Venmo transaction descriptions as proof he […]
The California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Just Took a Stunning Turn
2025/08/26
The road to a California sweepstakes casino ban just got a lot tougher. Online casino operator VGW recently announced a partnership with a tribal nation in The Golden State. This agreement has resulted in the first tangible opposition to a California sweepstakes casino ban from a tribal nation authority. “Eric Wright, CEO of the Kletsel […]
Circa Sports’ New Kentucky Sportsbook Could Reshape U.S. Betting Landscape
2025/08/26
Circa Sports has officially opened its Kentucky sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall in Kentucky Downs, and the unveiling could mark a real shift for the United States’ betting industry. To be sure, sportsbook launches are not always critical benchmarks. That is especially true for brick-and-mortar locations. The majority of sports betting in the United […]
South Carolina’s Manager Says the Quiet Part About Little World Series Betting Out Loud
2025/08/21
If you’ve ever wondered whether Little League World Series betting lines would be made available, well, you can stop wondering. They are. Or rather, they were. The 2025 Little League World Series is in full swing, and to the surprise of many, gambling on it has proven infinitely accessible. This has, of course, sparked a […]
FanDuel Just Guaranteed Its Missouri Sports Betting Presence
2025/08/21
FanDuel has officially secured its place in the Missouri sports betting market after hashing out a partnership agreement with Major League Soccer Club St. Louis City SC. The news comes on the heels of the sportsbook conglomerate finding out that it would not be receiving an “untethered” license to offer sports betting in Missouri. That […]
You Won't Believe These California Sports Betting Revenue Estimates
2025/08/19
As the wait for California sports betting legalization continues, the discussion on its future has settled on two primary topics: The relationship between tribal nations and the best online sports betting sites in the United States, and how much the state stands to gain if they join 40 of its peers that have already green […]
Online Minnesota Bettors Think the 2025 Mayoral Race is Too Close to Call
2025/08/19
Although sports betting in The Land of 10,000 Lakes isn’t currently legal, this hasn’t stopped Minnesota bettors from weighing in on the outcome of the 2025 mayoral election. And their consensus on the matter is…that there is no consensus. First thing’s first: We all know sports betting in Minnesota remains illegal. Wagering on the outcome […]
A New Georgia Sports Betting Discussion is Underway
2025/08/19
A new discussion surrounding Georgia sports betting is officially underway in the House Study Committee on Gaming. Depending on how it goes, all future pushes for sports betting in The Peach State could unfold much differently compared to previous talks. The conversation itself is not too much of a surprise. Legislators have debated the process […]
Why Florida Could Hold the Key to Future of Wisconsin Online Sports Betting
2025/08/13
The legalization of Wisconsin online sports betting continues to be considered inevitable. Yet, the when and how remain unknown. And as it turns out, the battle of sports betting in Florida may have something to say about that. Indeed, this is something many have wondered for a while. In fact, ever since retail sports betting […]
Recent Research Shows Massachusetts Sports Betting Habits have Drastically Changed
2025/08/13
A recent university study is raising concerns about the current state of Massachusetts sports betting, and the larger impact it's having on the population. Conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the research apparently shows residents of The Bay State are “engaging” in sports betting activities on an increased basis. That rate at which participation […]
Plaintiffs in Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit were Just Dealt a Significant Blow
2025/08/13
The plaintiffs behind the latest Florida sports betting lawsuit officially have their work cut out for them. Protect the Constitution LLC filed a lawsuit earlier this year that, when you cut right to it, is aimed at trying to shut down online sports betting in Florida. The crux of their argument is that The Sunshine […]
Senator Reveals Why They Consider Nebraska Online Sports Betting So Important
2025/08/11
The subject of Nebraska online sports betting legalization continues to be a divisive issue among those in The Cornhusker State. Opposition and support are each evident in droves, and they come from both sides of the political aisle. It has at times felt like common ground would never be reached. Arguments on either side of […]
Ohio Sports Betting Regulator Proposes Banning Live Player Prop Wagers
2025/08/11
A big change could soon be coming to the Ohio sports betting market. And it would rid The Buckeye State of player-specific live prop wagers. The Casino Control Commission, which oversees sports betting in Ohio, is reportedly putting together a rule that would ban what they call particular “micro betting” options. “The Commission is currently […]
Las Vegas Sands Not Giving Up Push that Could Preempt Texas Sports Betting
2025/08/11
The Las Vegas Sands Corporation has been laying the groundwork for gambling legislation that could lead to Texas sports betting for years. From their largest shareholder, Miriam Adelson, purchasing a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to buying up large parcels of land to lobbying for initiatives that legalize casino gaming, their fingerprints are all […]
The Future of Idaho Sports Betting Could be Playing Out in Another State
2025/08/06
In the absence of any material Idaho sports betting updates, everyone monitoring the situation must look elsewhere to see whether there’s anything afoot that could prompt change in The Gem State. For so long, there has not been anything that meets this criteria. Make no mistake, sports betting in the United States has undergone plenty […]
Illinois Sports Betting Could Reportedly Add Yet Another Per-Wager Tax
2025/08/05
The cost of participating in Illinois sports betting is about to potentially increase. Again. More specifically, the cost of sports betting in Illinois could be spiking inside Chicago. Officials are apparently weighing whether to add a $0.50 cent charge to each individual wager in The Windy City to raise what they believe could be an […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Could be in for an Unwelcome Missouri Sports Betting Surprise
2025/08/05
Few parties are more integral to the launch of Missouri sports betting than FanDuel and DraftKings. Most notably, they were the two biggest financial backers of the petition that led to the ballot measure voters approved to legalize sports betting in Missouri. As such, the assumption has always been that both companies would each secure […]
The Latest Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Just Took A Major Turn
2025/08/04
The newest Florida sports betting lawsuit could be headed for a major twist—in the form of an early dismissal. Earlier this year, Protect the Constitution LLC. filed a motion aimed at shutting down online sports betting in Florida. They argue that the current gaming compact between The Sunshine State and the Seminole Tribe violates a […]
The Alabama Sports Betting Debate is About to Ramp Up
2025/08/04
Despite the latest attempt to legalize Alabama sports betting flopping in specular fashion, the issue isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, officials from The Crimson State actually believe the debate will become even more prominent for one huge reason: The upcoming 2026 elections. To be sure, this doesn’t mean support for sports betting in […]
You Won't Believe These Offshore Texas Sports Betting Estimates
2025/08/03
The legalization of Texas sports betting, by all appearances, remains quite a bit away. But the push to bring it to The Lone Star State endures. Though the subject has gained very little traction in 2025, Senator Carol Alvarado has effectively stated she’ll keep campaigning for sports betting in Texas for as long as she […]
Tribes File Illegal California Sports Betting Lawsuit Against Robinhood and Kalshi
2025/07/25
A handful of tribes in The Golden State have filed a lawsuit against Robinhood and Kalshi for offering what they consider illegal California sports betting services. Submitted on Tuesday, July 22, the complaint takes aim at the companies’ sports prediction markets. According to the filing from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of […]
The Reason Why the Push for California Sports Betting Could Turn Ugly
2025/07/25
If you are not paying attention to the daily fantasy sports saga brewing in The Golden State, it is time to start doing so. Because believe it or not, it might just wind up redefining the push for California sports betting moving forward. Attorney General Rob Bonta recently released an opinion in which he made […]
State Representative Offers Scathing Indictment on South Carolina Sports Betting Laws
2025/07/25
Another attempt to legalize South Carolina sports betting is officially on ice, and House Representative Todd Rutherford did not hold back when talking about its prospects earlier this year. "We can continue to stick our heads in the sand and act like people are not going to bet, but they are,” he said, via ABC […]
Kentucky Sports Betting is on Pace to Set a New Record...
2025/07/25
It is shaping up to be a banner year for Kentucky sports betting. Though betting on horse races has been legal for some time, The Bluegrass State did not launch general wagering services until September 2023. Since then, sports betting in Kentucky has generated both engagement and revenue that has comfortably exceeded expectations. And as […]
Kansas Sports Betting Could be Salvaged by Making This One Change
2025/07/25
The Kansas sports betting market is potentially heading for trouble in a fairly short amount of time. Could raising the tax rate for online sportsbooks help solve it? That is the question many are asking following a somewhat shocking, possibly problematic development this past spring. Back in April, the House of Representatives approved a budget […]
Experts Makes Bold Prediction About the Future of Oklahoma Sports Betting
2025/07/25
The future of Oklahoma sports betting continues to hand in the balance after the latest attempt failed to gain the necessary support in the Senate. However, recent comments from an industry expert suggest this won’t continue for much longer. Pat Evans of Legal Sports Report made an appearance on SportsGrid. During the conversation, he touched […]
The Minnesota Sports Betting Discussion May Not be Over After All for 2025
2025/07/24
When 2025 legislative sessions ended in May, the most recent Minnesota sports betting efforts went entirely unaddressed. Proposals were on the table, but contrary to the last round of meetings, they never progressed anywhere meaningful. This effectively means a push to legalize sports betting in Minnesota will be on hold until 2026. Except, maybe not. […]
Georgia Sports Betting Needs More Support from This Political Party to Pass
2025/07/24
With the push for Georgia sports betting officially over for the rest of this year, focus has shifted to what it will take to get the stamp of approval in 2026. The conclusions drawn on this front vary. There are a multitude of factors at play. One, though, unassailable: There is no chance of sports […]
Attorney General Makes Stance on California Daily Fantasy Sports Clear
2025/07/23
Attorney General Rob Bonta has made a final determination on the legality of California daily fantasy sports. His conclusion: They are illegal. This boils down to his interpretation of gaming laws in The Golden State. Right now, sports betting in California remains illegal. And as Bonta noted in a release, according to ESPN’s David […]
Illinois Sports Betting Operators are Firing Back at Tax Hikes
2025/07/18
Illinois sports betting operators are firing back at The Prairie State for raising taxes on their revenue and handle. Like always, the added expenses are being passed on to consumers. Early last winter, Governor JB Pritzker introduced House Bill 4951. Its primary goal was to increase the fees assessed to those offering legal sports betting […]
New Jersey Sports Betting 2026 - Legality & Best Sportsbooks
2025/07/17
New Jersey spearheaded the fight to legalize sports betting, winning a Supreme Court case in 2018. The state offers a robust market with numerous retail and online sportsbooks. Bettors can wager on a wide variety of sports, with some restrictions on in-state college teams. The Division of Gaming Enforcement regulates the industry.
Two Big Hurdles Remain for Nebraska Online Sports Betting Legalization
2025/07/17
After initially looking like it might fizzle out, the latest Nebraska online sports betting bill has cleared a couple of obstacles that give its sponsors hope for success. But there remains a handful of other roadblocks it must clear before it can reach the hands of voters’ These two obstacles are essentially one in the […]
This is the Latest Sign Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Could be Legalized Soon
2025/07/15
The Potawatomi Casino recently struck a partnership with a software gaming company that might signal they are preparing for the arrival of Wisconsin online sports betting. This agreement is with White Hat Gaming, a company that classifies itself as a “state-of-the-art iGaming platform providing a secure, scalable and flexible modular Casino and Sportsbook Player Account […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Just Set A New Record...
2025/07/15
The Massachusetts sports betting market just set a new record for monthly revenue. And the amount of money they raked in is staggering. Reporting for May 2025, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission says The Bay State brought in $80.7 million in revenue specifically from sports betting. That is a significant increase compared to the same month […]
USF Gambling Expert Expresses Concern Over Impact Florida Sports Betting has on College Students
2025/07/14
By every available financial and accessibility metric, the business of Florida sports betting continues to be a rousing success for The Sunshine State. Yet, as the market becomes more established and keeps on growing, industry experts and insiders are beginning to think more deeply about the downsides that come with the proliferation of sports gambling. […]
There is One Person Who will Ensure Texas Sports Betting Pursuits Never Stop
2025/07/14
Every attempt to legalize Texas sports betting to date has ended up falling through, either in an official capacity or due to the complete absence of consideration. Given that it is now seven years since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the Profesional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the sheer number of failures […]
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Might Look Like a Disaster — and It’s By Design
2025/07/10
Experts often predict that the launch of Missouri sports betting will generate tens of millions of dollars in additional tax revenue right out of the gate. But there is a good chance they are wrong. In fact, they almost assuredly will be incorrect. And their margin for error stands to be huge. What’s more, this […]
Idaho Sports Betting Might Be Further Away Than You Think
2025/07/10
Ever since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a total of 40 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have legalized some form of sports wagering. Among those exceptions is The Gem State. Not only is Idaho sports betting still technically illegal, […]
The Path to Missouri Sports Betting Launch is at a Critical Step
2025/07/07
Missouri sports betting remains on track to launch this coming December, but it just reached a critical part of the process that could technically change things. The Missouri Gaming Commission recently published its full set of rules and regulations, a key step towards wagering going live. But it’s also an opportunity for things to awry. […]
The Latest Florida Sports Betting Projections are Pretty Shocking
2025/07/07
For the most part, the amount of money generated by Florida sports betting remains a public mystery. The Sunshine State has an exclusive gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe, and tribal nations are neither required nor do they tend to release reports the way gaming commissions will elsewhere. Over time, though, we have received hints […]
One Thing About Texas Sports Betting Has Become Crystal Clear...
2025/07/07
While the future of Texas sports betting remains largely unresolved, one thing on the subject has become undeniably clear: If and when it does get legalized, it almost certainly will not allow for online gambling. Plenty of state officials have pushed for online sports betting in Texas to be part of any legislative packages that […]
Alabama Sports Betting Legalization Has Clear Support Among Voters
2025/07/07
Fresh off another failed attempt to legalize Alabama sports betting, it is becoming clear that the sentiment among policymakers does not accurately reflect the voting population’s perspective. A recent poll has shown that the majority of voters support the passage of sports betting in Alabama, among other forms of gambling expansion. Here are the full […]
Certain Lawmakers Remain Optimistic that Oklahoma Sports Betting is Just Around the Corner
2025/06/27
The latest failed attempt to legalize Oklahoma sports betting has not dampened optimism among many of the state’s supporters. In fact, it is just the opposite. Certain lawmakers see the 2025 efforts to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma as a step in the right direction. Sure, many of the challenges facing The Sooner State remain […]
Latest Kansas Sports Betting Reports are Both Promising and Concerning…
2025/06/27
The most recent monthly Kansas sports betting reports are officially out, and they offer both a promising and slightly concerning outlook into the state’s revenue stream. The Kansas Lottery, which oversees sports betting operations, just released their data for May 2025. (As a reminder, these reports are usually on a month or two delay from […]
This is What California Sports Betting Could Look Like If Legalized...
2025/06/26
The timeline for California sports betting legalization remains steeped in confusion. Most assume it will happen. But the when and how of it all remains a mystery. Then again, if recent comments from tribal leaders in The Golden State are any indication, it may only be the when that is unknown. Key figureheads who will […]
A New State-of-the-Art Sportsbook is Coming to Kentucky Sports Betting Market
2025/06/26
The Kentucky sports betting market is expanding…just not in the way many had hoped. After entering The Bluegrass State as a mobile provider in May 2024, Circa Sports will be opening their first physical sportsbook later this summer. The facility will be located at Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Simpson County, and it’s already […]
Expert Believes Benefits of Georgia Sports Betting Are Grossly Overrated
2025/06/18
For so many, the issue of Georgia sports betting boils down to one thing: money. This is especially true for those advocating on behalf of its legalization. These supporters argue that sports betting in Georgia is happening anyway, and that The Peach State is currently missing out on boatloads of money as a result. They […]
State Officials Worry About Unintended Consequences of South Carolina Sports Betting
2025/06/18
Support for South Carolina sports betting appears to be on the rise. The latest attempt comes in the form of the Sports Wagering Act, and despite not being outright successful, the bill has made plenty of progress during discussions among legislature members. The biggest sign of changing tides? Bi-partisan support. The initiative is being driven […]
Representative Mike Rulli Proposes Boneheaded Use of Ohio Sports Betting Revenue
2025/06/18
Republican U.S. Representative Mike Ruilli has a plan for Ohio sports betting revenue. He wants to allocate it towards funding for the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ruilli’s proposal is called the Giving Alien Migrants Back Through Lawful Excise Redistribution Act—also known as the GAMBLER Act. Under its terms, an estimated $300 million would […]
The Latest Minnesota Sports Betting Update Feels All Too Familiar
2025/06/16
Welp, go ahead and stick a fork in Minnesota sports betting hopes for this year. They’re officially done. After another round of hemming and hawing in the state legislature, the most recent bill seeking to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is kaput. The news is hardly surprising, given the direction talks appeared headed in before […]
The Latest California Sports Betting Update is the Mother of All Reality Checks
2025/06/16
The wait for California sports betting legalization sounds like it’s going to drag on. This may come as something of a surprise to many, including those closely monitoring the situation. Since competing measures to legalize sports betting in California flopped back in 2022, all indications are that tribal nations and commercial sportsbooks have developed a […]
Kevin Stitt Knows He's The Biggest Roadblock to Oklahoma Sports Betting
2025/06/13
With yet another Oklahoma sports betting push having fizzled out, everyone is once again left to take stock of what went wrong, and what comes next. On many occasions, tackling the fallout from these processes isn’t so cut-and-dry. A myriad of factors go into failed sports wagering measures. For Governor Kevin Stitt, though, the absence […]
DraftKings Continues to Dominate Massachusetts Sports Betting Landscape
2025/06/10
The latest Massachusetts sports betting revenue reports are out, and they make one thing absolutely, positively, inarguably clear: DraftKings remains, well, King of The Bay State. April 2025 is the latest available batch of data for sports betting in Massachusetts Remember, these reports typically run a month or two behind, while the Massachusetts Gaming Commission […]
The Wisconsin Sports Betting Formats Seems More Restrictive Than Ever
2025/06/10
When Wisconsin sports betting operations launched back in 2021, it was considered a landmark moment, both for The Badger State and the USA at large. Fast forward to now, nearly four years later, and many are wondering if the lack of change and expansion is leaving the state behind. To be sure, there is no […]
The Reality of What It Will Take to Legalize Texas Sports Betting is Daunting
2025/06/09
Another year is about to go by without any real movement on the future of Texas sports betting. And the reality behind the continued stagnancy paints a pretty clear picture of what’s to come: more of the same. Make no mistake, it is not as if sports betting in Texas has become an afterthought. On […]
The Nebraska Online Sports Betting Bill Remains Alive...But Just Barely
2025/06/09
The latest attempt to legalize Nebraska online sports betting has not unfolded as many expected. Hopes were high when lawmakers began discussing a bill that would green light online wagering in The Cornhusker State over the summer during an emergency session. Nothing came of it, but the groundwork had ostensibly been laid. Skip ahead to […]
