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Officials have approved a bill that increases the Illinois sports betting tax. OSB explains what it means for the state—and entire industry.

Bill to Raise Illinois Sports Betting Tax is Officially Approved

Wednesday 05 June 06:26 EDT

A bill that will increase the Illinois sports betting tax has officially passed through the state legislature. The approval will, quite obviously, have a massive impact on the Prairie State. […]

OSB Florida Panthers Favored To Win The 2026 Stanley Cup

Stanley Cup Finals Should be a Boon for Florida Sports Betting

Monday 03 June - 19:10 EDT

The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals will face off starting on Saturday, June 8. And the season’s crown...

Many experts think Texas sports betting remains a ways off. But a recent agreement between a casino and tech company could change everything.

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is Set Up to Become Attractive Texas Sports Betting Alternative

Saturday 01 June - 22:30 EDT

Will Texas sports betting be legalized anytime in the near future? Many experts and industry insider...

Opponents of California sports betting have cited an underage gambling epidemic across the country as a primary reason for their stance.

Will Underage Gambling Concerns Prevent California Sports Betting Legalization?

Saturday 01 June - 19:07 EDT

As online sports betting in the United States continues to become more popular, the stands against i...

Will the recent scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's translator impact the future of California sports betting? Let's see if we can find out.

Will Shohei Ohtani Translator Scandal Impact the Future of California Sports Betting?

Tuesday 28 May - 19:26 EDT

Could the recent illegal gambling scandal involving the former interpreter to Los Angeles Dodgers su...

Governor Kevin Stitt recently sounded off on yet another failed attempt to legalize Oklahoma sports betting. And he doesn’t sound happy.

Governor Kevin Stitt Responds to Latest Oklahoma Sports Betting Legalization Failure

Tuesday 28 May - 19:10 EDT

The latest attempt to legalize Oklahoma sports betting recently failed. And though the end re...

Kansas sports betting is now nearly two years old, and opponents of the initial legalization continue to call for more aggressive regulation.

Do Regulators Need to More Aggressively Monitor Kansas Sports Betting Usage?

Tuesday 28 May - 19:09 EDT

When Kansas sports betting went live in September 2022, it was met by plenty of opponents. Fast forw...

Though some form of sports betting is now legal in more than half the United States, South Carolina sports betting remains an ultra-long shot.

Opposition to South Carolina Sports Betting Remains Strong

Tuesday 28 May - 06:44 EDT

Here’s hoping that you’re not holding your breath for the legalization of South Carolina sports ...

Gambling expansion across the USA has started to slow, which is terrible news for proponents of Idaho sports betting legalization.

Idaho Sports Betting Outlook Remains Unknowable as Gambling Expansion Slows Across United States

Monday 27 May - 20:02 EDT

If you thought 2024 would bring any type of progress for the outlook on Idaho sports betting, well, ...

Ten Massachusetts sports betting operators failed to attend a recent roundtable on gambling limits in the state. And regulators aren’t happy.

Massachusetts Sports Betting Operators Failed to Attend Roundtable on Gambling Limits

Friday 24 May - 06:22 EDT

Massachusetts sports betting regulators are not thrilled with the majority of operators in the Bay S...

Unibet has officially closed their Indiana online sportsbook as well as other mobile operations across the United States.

Indiana Online Sportsbook Closes Its Doors for Good

Thursday 23 May - 06:31 EDT

Unibet has officially shuddered their Indiana online sportsbook operations. Officials and customer...

Hawaii sports betting efforts once again failed this year. And yet, it’s becoming clear the issue is making progress at the highest levels.

Despite Another Failure, Hawaii Sports Betting Makes Progress in 2024

Wednesday 22 May - 06:17 EDT

For a fleeting moment, it looked like Hawaii sports betting might get legalized in 2024. And then, n...

Pro sports teams have officially filed their petition to put Missouri sports betting on the November electoral ballot. Will it be successful?

Pro Sports Teams Officially Submit Petition to Put Missouri Sports Betting on November Ballot

Tuesday 21 May - 21:17 EDT

A petition led by pro sports teams in the Show-Me State that would put Missouri sports betting on th...

How must Wisconsin online sports betting be legalized? With calls for the state to change laws, OSB looks at the steps involved.

Will Legalization of Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Require Constitutional Amendment

Tuesday 21 May - 19:45 EDT

Ever since Wisconsin sports betting launched in November 2021 at tribal operated brick-and-mo...

DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins recently said he's optimistic that Texas online sports betting could be legalized in 2025. But should he be?

DraftKings CEO 'Optimistic' Texas Online Sports Betting will be Legalized in 2025

Tuesday 21 May - 07:04 EDT

Will Texas online sports betting be legalized by 2025? At least one prominent person thinks so. That...

The Expansion of Kentucky Sports Betting Could be Barometer for Rest of USA Market

Tuesday 21 May - 07:03 EDT

Another sportsbook has officially joined the Kentucky sports betting market. Circa Sports’ mobile ...

Ohio sports betting advertising restrictions are relatively unique. But a recent federal bill may prompt all of that to change.

Are Restrictions on Ohio Sports Betting Advertisements About to Become the New Norm in the USA?

Thursday 16 May - 06:55 EDT

It seems Ohio sports betting officials may have started a trend. The Buckeye State remains at the fo...

Massachusetts sports betting officials are exploring the possibility of joining a United States-wide self-exclusion gambling program.

Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulators Could Add Bay State to USA-Wide Self Exclusion Program

Wednesday 15 May - 15:05 EDT

As the Bay State looks to join the mounting number of places attempting to combat problem gambling, ...

The Reason Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Failed in 2024

Wednesday 15 May - 06:20 EDT

Another Georgia sports betting bill has officially flopped. The fallout, as always, has people askin...

It May be a While Before Delaware Online Sports Betting Undergoes Expansion

Wednesday 15 May - 06:20 EDT

When Delaware online sports betting launched to close out 2023, it rolled out with an incredibly lim...

A 2024 Connecticut sports betting study has returned some potentially alarming results. OSB digs into all the details and potential fallout.

A 2024 Connecticut Sports Betting Has Yielded Some Troubling Results

Sunday 12 May - 12:01 EDT

A 2024 Connecticut sports betting study conducted by Gemini Research has revealed some alarming find...

Since the relaunch of Florida sports betting in late 2023, calls to gambling help hotlines have reportedly increased at an exponential rate.

Calls to Gambling Help Hotline Have Reportedly More Than Doubled Since Florida Sports Betting Relaunch

Sunday 12 May - 10:41 EDT

Since the return of Florida sports betting at the end of 2023, there has reportedly been a substanti...

Officials in the Buckeye State are mulling changes to gaming laws that would impact Ohio sports betting licenses not yet in active use.

Officials are Considering Changes to Ohio Sports Betting Licenses

Sunday 12 May - 10:41 EDT

Significant changes may be coming to the process of obtaining—and retaining—Ohio sports betting ...

The Crimson State ended legislative sessions for 2024 without approving an Alabama sports betting bill in advance of this fall’s elections.

There will Officially be No Legalization of Alabama Sports Betting in 2024

Sunday 12 May - 10:40 EDT

Another Alabama sports betting attempt has officially failed. Technically speaking, it failed a whil...

Churchill Downs and FanDuel Sportsbooks Set Kentucky Derby Betting Records

Thursday 09 May - 07:15 EDT

The 2024 Kentucky Derby will go down as a banner betting event for some of the top sportsbooks in th...

Sportsbook CEO Believes Nebraska Online Sports Betting will be Legalized in 2026

Wednesday 08 May - 06:16 EDT

Despite recent efforts to expedite the process, there will be no Nebraska online sports betting in 2...

A new high speed railway from California to Las Vegas is about to give Golden State residents easier access to legal sports betting.

High Speed Rail Project Offers Californians Easier Access to Legal Sports Betting

Tuesday 07 May - 21:50 EDT

Californians are on track to have easier access to legal sports betting. No, we do not come bearing ...

Bizarre Arrest Threatens Fate of 2024 Minnesota Sports Betting Bill

Tuesday 07 May - 21:49 EDT

This year’s already tenuous attempt to legalize Minnesota sports betting may officially be over fo...

The new Dallas Mavericks ownership group recently donated $1.9 million to a super PAC attempting to legalize Texas sports betting and casinos.

The Push for Texas Sports Betting and Casino Legalization in 2025 is Already Underway

Tuesday 07 May - 06:22 EDT

New Dallas Mavericks majority owner Miriam Adelson has reportedly given millions of dollars to a pol...

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Hard Rock CEO Says Florida Sports Betting Business is Doing 'Good'

Tuesday 07 May - 06:22 EDT

Even after Florida sports betting relaunched in December 2023, the speculation over the future of ga...

At long last, it seems like tribes and online sportsbooks are prepared to collaborate on the future of California sports betting legalization.

Tribes and Online Sportsbooks Seem Ready to Tackle California Sports Betting Issue Together

Sunday 28 April - 19:35 EDT

It seems the California sports betting dialogue is making real progress for the first time in roughl...

Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen recently offered a couple of important thoughts on the status and future of Florida sports betting.

Hard Rock CEO Offers Pointed Thoughts on the State of Florida Sports Betting

Sunday 28 April - 19:31 EDT

Is Florida sports betting on the verge of being overturned, again, if and when its current case gets...

Industry expert Sue Schneider hinted that the legalization of Texas sports betting, while inevitable, may still be a ways off.

It May Still be a While Before Texas Sports Betting Gets Legalized

Sunday 28 April - 19:31 EDT

Are you among those anxiously waiting on the legalization of Texas sports betting? Well, get ready t...

Though residents have interest in Nebraska online sports betting, getting a measure on the 2024 electoral ballot is proving difficult.

DraftKings, FanDuel Decline to Fund Push for Nebraska Online Sports Betting Legalization

Monday 22 April - 15:36 EDT

The push to legalize Nebraska online sports betting in 2024 is officially over. This news comes as s...

Idaho sports betting currently remains a non-starter among primary lawmakers. Here’s one thing that might force them to change their tune.

Will the Rise of Online Gambling Ever Culminate in Legal Idaho Sports Betting?

Monday 22 April - 15:11 EDT

Believe it or not, a national spotlight is starting to make its way over to the Idaho sports betting...

Though two Oklahoma sports betting bills are currently on the table, the outlook for legalization currently doesn't appear so hot.

Are Oklahoma Sports Betting Efforts in 2024 Headed Toward Another Letdown?

Monday 22 April - 03:35 EDT

Things are not looking good on the Oklahoma sports betting front. Granted, this will not come as a m...

Despite a bi-partisan push to legalize Minnesota sports betting in 2024, the current outlook on this matter appears grim. OSB explains why.

Familiar Issue Threatens Minnesota Sports Betting Legalization Efforts

Sunday 21 April - 21:28 EDT

The outlook on Minnesota sports betting legalization in 2024 officially doesn’t look so good. Agai...

The absence of South Carolina sports betting is far more conspicuous following the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game.

NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game Spotlights South Carolina Sports Betting Void

Sunday 21 April - 21:28 EDT

The absence of South Carolina sports betting is far more conspicuous these days. Indeed, this is par...

The Iowa Tribe of Kansas officially has a Kansas sports betting license, and OSB breaks down what it all means.

The Iowa Tribe of Kansas Officially Secures Kansas Sports Betting License

Sunday 21 April - 21:28 EDT

A new operator is set to join the Kansas sports betting market. The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebrask...

A new poll shows there may be a lack of support among voters to legalize Missouri sports betting.

New Poll Shows Voters May Not Favor the Legalization of Missouri Sports Betting

Sunday 14 April - 15:00 EDT

Another roadblock to the legalization of Missouri sports betting has emerged to start 2024. For so l...

Following the addition of Circa sportsbook, the Kentucky sports betting market is now home to eight retail bookmakers.

Kentucky Sports Betting Market Adds Another Retail Sportsbook

Sunday 14 April - 14:56 EDT

The Kentucky sports betting market continues to expand. This is par for the course inside the Blue...

Despite initial fears to the contrary, a new poll shows younger people may not be participating as often in Massachusetts sports betting.

Fewer Young People Than Expected May be Participating in Massachusetts Sports Betting

Sunday 14 April - 14:49 EDT

Despite initial concerns to the contrary, a recent poll may show that Massachusetts sports betting i...

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians has reportedly been approved to start offering Wisconsin sports betting services.

Another Tribe is Approved to Offer Wisconsin Sports Betting

Sunday 14 April - 14:48 EDT

Another Wisconsin sports betting option may soon be in the cards. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake...

The latest efforts to legalize Georgia sports betting have officially failed after the state legislature adjourned without an agreement.

There will be No Legalization of Georgia Sports Betting in 2024

Sunday 14 April - 14:48 EDT

Another attempt to legalize Georgia sports betting has officially failed. The state legislature adjo...

The Indian Gaming Association Chairman thinks on-site California sports betting will be legalized by 2026, with online sportsbooks to follow.

California Sports Betting Could Be Legalized By 2026

Monday 08 April - 06:27 EDT

With 2024 legalization out of the question, will California sports betting get the stamp of approval...

West Flagler Associates has officially filed a Florida sports betting brief with the Supreme Court of the United States. What happens next?

West Flagler Associates Files Florida Sports Betting Brief to Supreme Court of the United States

Monday 08 April - 06:27 EDT

The fate of Florida sports betting is now officially in the hands of the Supreme Court of the United...

The Dallas Mavericks’ new ownership group has filed a petition that would legalize Texas casinos—and potentially pave the way for sports betting.

Dallas Mavericks Ownership Launches Petition to Legalize Texas Casino Gambling

Monday 08 April - 06:26 EDT

A petition recently launched in partnership with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks majority owner, Las Ve...

The Ohio sports betting revenue report for February 2024 was just released. And the results during Super Bowl month were not so pretty.

Ohio Sports Betting Revenue Reportedly Fell to Start 2024

Monday 08 April - 06:26 EDT

The latest Ohio sports betting revenue report for February 2024 was recently released. And, well, th...

Though a pair of 2024 Alabama sports betting bills are still alive, both face roadblocks on the path to potential legalization.

Multiple Obstacles Still Stand in the Way of Alabama Sports Betting Legalization

Monday 08 April - 06:25 EDT

The legalization of Alabama sports betting in 2024 is starting to desperately want for hope. Can the...

Houston Texans Trade for Stefon Diggs Raises Texas Sports Betting Interest

Thursday 04 April - 06:32 EDT

The Houston Texans agreed to trade for Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday. The additio...

Senate Gaming Committee Passes Mississippi Sports Betting Bill

Thursday 04 April - 06:31 EDT

The legalization of online Mississippi sports betting is now one step closer to success. The Senate ...

Nearly 40 states have now legalized some form of sports gambling. Yet, there is now Alaska sports betting. Will that ever change?

Will Alaska Sports Betting Ever Be Legalized?

Monday 01 April - 20:04 EDT

Almost 40 states have now legalized some form of sports betting. Even more have active bills that co...

Arkansas sports betting regulators have joined the growing number of states to seek bans on daily fantasy sports pick ‘em games.

Arkansas Sports Betting Regulators Sent Cease and Desist Letters to Daily Fantasy Sports Sites

Monday 01 April - 19:57 EDT

The Arkansas sports betting market no longer allows daily fantasy sports sites to offer their wildly...

Since launching in September 2021, Arizona sports betting has remained mostly status quo. But that’s starting to change in 2024

The Arizona Sports Betting Market is Expanding

Monday 01 April - 19:48 EDT

Ever since launching in September 2021, Arizona sports betting has existed in what you’d call a co...

Following NBA prop betting allegations during games played in California, the NCAA wants to ban such wager types in college sports.

NCAA Rethinks College Sports Gambling After NBA Prop Betting Allegations in California

Monday 01 April - 19:48 EDT

On the heels of illicit NBA prop betting for two games played in California, the National Collegiate...

More and more states are electing to ban Daily Fantasy Sports pick ‘em games. Colorado sports betting regulators could be the next to do so.

Colorado Sports Betting Regulators Could Ban Daily Fantasy Sports Pick 'Em Games

Monday 01 April - 19:47 EDT

Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the United States continue to see their Pick ‘Em games get banne...

Kentucky sports betting regulation will be undergoing a facelift following the approval of House Bill 281. Here's what you need to know.

Kentucky Sports Betting Regulation Undergoing Structural Changes

Wednesday 27 March - 06:37 EDT

The regulatory structure of Kentucky sports betting is about to undergo a significant change. Earlie...

Lawmakers are currently considering a bill that would significantly restrict the use of Kansas sports betting advertisements on websites and apps.

Lawmakers Weighing Bill to Restrict Kansas Sports Betting Advertisements

Monday 25 March - 09:14 EDT

Lawmakers in the Sunflower State are currently discussing a bill that would forever change the lands...

Lawmakers are expected to contemplate future of Georgia sports betting because of 2025 March Madness projections.

State Lawmakers Preparing to Vote on 2024 Georgia Sports Betting Bill

Monday 25 March - 07:41 EDT

If Georgia sports betting is legalized in 2024, it may be the opportunities presented through bettin...

The Dodgers fired Shohei Ohtani's translator for alleged theft after getting caught up in a California sports betting scandal.

Los Angeles Dodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani Translator Amid California Sports Betting Scandal

Monday 25 March - 07:22 EDT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired the interpreter for MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani amid allegations ...

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