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Kentucky sports betting is officially available to the public.

Legal Kentucky Sports Betting is Officially Live

Thursday 14 September 09:12 EDT

At long last, Kentucky sports betting is officially live.  Retail wagering across all sports was made available to residents on Thursday, September 7, at 10 a.m. And there was reportedly […]
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Is religion prohibiting the legalization of Texas sports betting?

Is Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's Religious Ties Impeding Texas Sports Betting?

Thursday 14 September - 07:38 EDT

For so long, the future of Texas sports betting has been painted as a rather simple issue. Sure, var...
The U.S. Court of Appeals has sided with the Seminole Tribe in the Florida sports betting case.

U.S. Court of Appeals Reaches Florida Sports Betting Decision

Wednesday 13 September - 07:55 EDT

Well, it’s official: The Seminole Tribe has won the Florida sports betting battle. For now, anyway...
Is there any hope for California sports betting in 2024?

California Sports Betting Could Face Similar Obstacles in 2024

Wednesday 13 September - 07:54 EDT

The word on California sports betting continues to skew toward pessimistic as we inch closer toward ...
Vermont sports betting hopes to go live by January 2024.

Vermont Sports Betting Hopes to Go Live By January 2024

Wednesday 06 September - 06:31 EDT

By the start of 2024, Vermont sports betting should officially be a reality. This tentative rollout ...
Will the Wyoming sports betting market expel PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy?

PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy Could be Forced Out of Wyoming Sports Betting Market

Tuesday 05 September - 20:55 EDT

Do PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have a place in the Wyoming sports betting market? We're about to...
Is Rhode Island sports betting officially on the decline?

Rhode Island Sports Betting Handle Just Hit a 3-Year Low

Tuesday 05 September - 16:36 EDT

Are times getting tough for the Rhode Island sports betting market? This is the question the state i...
The Indian Gaming Association isn’t happy with the state of Oklahoma sports betting discussions.

Indian Gaming Association Chair: Oklahoma Sports Betting is Already Happening

Tuesday 05 September - 12:37 EDT

The Indian Gaming Association of Oklahoma sure sounds like they're ready to legalize Oklahoma sports...
Is Minnesota sports betting on track for 2024 legalization?

Despite Optimism, Minnesota Sports Betting Still Faces Obstacles in 2024

Tuesday 05 September - 12:37 EDT

Despite closing the last round of legislative sessions with plenty of support among key officials, M...
Can California sports betting borrow a page from another state that has legalized gambling?

Could Other States Provide Renewed Hope for California Sports Betting?

Tuesday 05 September - 07:34 EDT

Hope for the legalization of California sports betting is not especially high as we approach 2024. L...
Certain officials will not support Texas sports betting because the state’s pro franchises are apparently too liberal.

Are Pro Sports Teams Actually Hurting The Quest for Texas Sports Betting?

Tuesday 05 September - 07:12 EDT

Professional franchises have openly expressed their support for Texas sports betting over the past f...
Why do Georgia sports betting measures continue to fail?

Georgia Sports Betting Initiatives Need More Organization to Succeed in the Future

Tuesday 05 September - 07:03 EDT

Well, it's that time of year again: The Georgia sports betting debate is about to be reignited.  To...
The United States Department of the Interior is not happy with the Florida sports betting appeal.

United States Department of Interior Criticizes the Florida Sports Betting Appeal

Sunday 03 September - 08:48 EDT

The United States Department of Interior has chosen a side in the Florida sports betting battle. And...
Expansion of North Dakota sports betting remains on hold.

Will North Dakota Sports Betting Ever Expand Its Laws?

Thursday 31 August - 06:50 EDT

When sports betting in North Dakota first debuted in December 2021, the expectation was that the ini...
Is New Hampshire sports betting on the decline?

New Hampshire Sports Betting Feeling Effects of Widespread Legal Gambling

Thursday 31 August - 06:19 EDT

Ever since sports betting in New Hampshire went live at the end of 2019, the state has, for the most...
Kansas sports betting revenue has exceeded first-year projections.

Kansas Sports Betting Exceeds First Year Revenue Projections

Thursday 31 August - 06:19 EDT

The start of sports betting in Kansas is officially a massive success. Of course, anyone reading bet...
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Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Awaits Seminole Tribe Response

Wednesday 30 August - 07:03 EDT

We have reached a familiar point in the Florida sports betting debate: the state of hurrying up and ...
Could ESPN's entry into legal gambling incite momentum for California sports betting?

Could ESPN's Entry Into Legal Gambling Reignite California Sports Betting Hopes?

Wednesday 30 August - 07:02 EDT

A major development could be on the horizon for the future of California sports betting. ESPN, the s...
Will Wisconsin sports betting ultimately need to legalize online gambling?

Will Wisconsin Sports Betting Earn Enough to Delay Legalization of Online Gambling?

Wednesday 30 August - 07:02 EDT

As the second anniversary of sports betting in Wisconsin approaches, industry experts and insiders a...
What are the biggest factors that hold back Texas sports betting?

The Biggest Factors Working Against Texas Sports Betting

Monday 21 August - 06:21 EDT

Another failed attempt to legalize Texas sports betting this past winter has left many looking for w...
St. Louis Cardinals team president Bill DeWitt II is frustrated by the absence of Missouri sports betting.

St. Louis Cardinals President Frustrated by Absence of Missouri Sports Betting

Monday 21 August - 06:16 EDT

The president for the St. Louis Cardinals, Bill DeWitt II, would like the world to know he’s displ...
Florida sports betting is back on hold. How long will the delay last?

Florida Sports Betting is Officially on Hold Again

Sunday 20 August - 18:29 EDT

For a short while, it looked like Florida sports betting might relaunch in time for the 2023 NFL sea...
WynnBet is closing a number of operations across the USA, but Massachusetts sports betting will be unaffected.

Massachusetts Sports Betting will be Unaffected by WynnBet Announcing Mass Closures

Sunday 20 August - 17:44 EDT

As WynnBet winds down some of their gambling operations throughout the United States, their Massachu...
Are local tribes motivated to approve Oklahoma sports betting?

Tribes willing to Discuss Oklahoma Sports Betting with Governor Kevin Stitt

Sunday 20 August - 12:49 EDT

The prospects of legal Oklahoma sports betting might be looking up ahead of next year’s legislativ...
North Carolina sports betting now has a chief regulator.

North Carolina Sports Betting Moves One Step Closer to Launch

Sunday 20 August - 06:40 EDT

The launch of sports betting in North Carolina has moved yet another step closer to becoming a reali...
The recent ruling on Florida sports betting is expected to be appealed.

Florida Sports Betting Decision Expected to be Appealed by Plaintiffs

Monday 14 August - 07:24 EDT

Yet obstacle to the future of Florida sports betting is now presenting itself. At the beginning of ...
When will New Mexico online sports betting be a viable possibility?

Will New Mexico Online Sports Betting Ever be Legalized?

Monday 14 August - 07:16 EDT

At one time, New Mexico sports betting was at the cutting edge of legal gambling in the United State...
Why isn't Nebraska online sports betting legal?

Why Nebraska Online Sports Betting May Not be Legalized for a While

Monday 14 August - 06:59 EDT

Evidence continues to mount that Nebraska online sports betting will not be legalized anytime soon. ...
We've cobbled together a timeline of all the failed South Carolina sports betting attempts.

How Many Attempts to Legalize South Carolina Sports Betting have Failed?

Monday 14 August - 06:55 EDT

Back in 2018, the United States Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protect...
The key to Alabama sports betting may be the state’s attachment to bingo halls.

Officials Worried About Impact Alabama Sports Betting Could Have on Bingo Halls

Monday 14 August - 06:50 EDT

What’s the biggest concern that has prevented sports betting in Alabama from becoming legalized? T...
The region that would include Texas sports betting generated over $3 billion in revenue for the 2022 fiscal year.

Texas Sports Betting Region Generated $3.1 Billion in 2022 Gaming Revenue

Monday 14 August - 06:35 EDT

The National Indian Gaming Commission recently released their earnings report for the 2022 fiscal ye...
BetMGM is opening a Kentucky sports betting operation as the state gets set to roll out legal wagering across the region.

BetMGM Opening Massive Kentucky Sports Betting Operation

Sunday 13 August - 14:44 EDT

With legal sports betting coming to Kentucky in time for wagering on the 2023 NFL season, news about...
A Senator is hopeful Georgia sports betting can be legalized in the near future.

Senator Hopes Georgia Sports Betting Can Get Legalized in 2024

Tuesday 08 August - 07:34 EDT

For the most part, updates on the future of legal sports betting in Georgia have typically skewed to...
Will a California sports betting bill appear on the 2024 electoral ballot?

Is California Sports Betting in Danger of Getting Left of 2024 Electoral Ballot?

Tuesday 08 August - 07:34 EDT

Not two years ago, the legalization of sports betting in California was considered a formality. Inde...
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Fanatics to Open Ohio Retail Sportsbook Next to NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets Arena

Tuesday 08 August - 07:31 EDT

Another retail location will soon be added to sports betting in Ohio. Fanatics Sportsbook plans to o...
Oregon sports betting has expanded their wagering options for the summer.

Oregon Sports Betting Expands Offerings to Drive Summer Interest

Tuesday 08 August - 07:23 EDT

In an effort to drive up interest in Oregon sports betting for the 2023 summer months, The Beaver St...
The New Jersey sports betting business is no longer on the year-over-year decline.

New Jersey Sports Betting Handle is No Longer on the Decline

Tuesday 08 August - 07:17 EDT

And just like that, New Jersey sports betting is back on the rise.  At a time when legal sports bet...
It seems real progress is being made towards the legalization of Minnesota sports betting.

Minnesota Sports Betting Already Making Progress Ahead of Next Legislative Sessions

Tuesday 08 August - 07:13 EDT

Back in July, reports started to surface that state legislative members were optimistic Minnesota sp...
Could Idaho sports betting follow in the footsteps of Tennessee’s gambling legalization?

Can Tennessee Provide a Blueprint for Idaho Sports Betting?

Tuesday 08 August - 07:09 EDT

Right now, at this moment, more than 30 states in the USA have some form of legal sports betting. Id...
Three sportsbooks were issued Massachusetts sports betting fines.

Massachusetts Sports Betting Penalties Doled Out to 3 Sportsbooks

Tuesday 08 August - 07:06 EDT

The crackdowns on Massachusetts sports betting operators still show no signs of slowing. And one of ...
Florida sports betting hasn’t been active for some time, but the region that includes The Sunshine State made $9 billion last year.

Florida Sports Betting Region Brought in $9 Billion of Revenue for 2022

Tuesday 08 August - 07:03 EDT

Although sports betting in Florida has not been active since late 2021, the region that would encomp...
Horse track closure could impact future of California sports betting.

Could the Closing of a Horse Race Track Accelerate California Sports Betting Support?

Monday 31 July - 04:50 EDT

Yet another race track in California is about to close. And while its shuddering doesn't spell parti...
South Carolina sports betting may still be years away.

Expert Predicts South Carolina Sports Betting Will be Legalized—But Not Anytime Soon

Monday 31 July - 04:50 EDT

We have some good news for anyone who wants sports betting in South Carolina to finally get legalize...
The Alabama sports betting scandal has taken an interesting turn.

New Details Have Emerged on the Alabama Sports Betting Scandal

Monday 31 July - 04:50 EDT

New details have emerged on the Alabama sports betting scandal that continues to rock the state's ...
Nebraska sports betting is live, but they still won't allow wagering on college events.

Nebraska Sports Betting Still Won't Allow Gambling on College Football

Friday 28 July - 19:36 EDT

After a long awaited debut, Nebraska sports betting has officially been live at various retail loca...
New technology is being tested out for Mississippi sports betting.

Mississippi Sports Betting Location is Testing Out New Gambling Technology

Tuesday 25 July - 19:39 EDT

A new era of Mississippi sports betting is officially underway. To anyone who thinks we're referrin...
Will Minnesota sports betting be legalized in 2024?

Supporters are Optimistic Minnesota Sports Betting Could be Legalized in 2024

Tuesday 25 July - 19:37 EDT

Minnesota sports betting could be legalized next year. Stop us if you heard this one before. This h...
A new heavyweight is building momentum in the Ohio online sports betting market.

FanDuel and DraftKings Have Competition in Ohio Online Sports Betting Market

Tuesday 25 July - 19:36 EDT

FanDuel and DraftKings have so far dominated the Ohio online sports betting market since it went l...
Maine sports betting is expected to roll out in 2023.

Maine Sports Betting Remains on Track for 2023 Rollout

Tuesday 25 July - 19:36 EDT

Despite concerns that its launch timeline could be pushed back, Maine sports betting reportedly rem...
Will Florida sports betting actually return in time for the 2023 NFL season?

Seminole Tribe Won't Confirm That Florida Sports Betting will Return in Time for 2023 NFL Season

Tuesday 25 July - 19:23 EDT

A recent ruling from the United States Court of Appeals has paved the way for Florida sports betti...
The Massachusetts sports betting board has denied gambling on LIV Golf events.

LIV Golf Will Not be Joining the Massachusetts Sports Betting Market...Yet

Friday 14 July - 19:26 EDT

Well, it's official: LIV Golf will not be among the options for those betting on sports in Massachus...
Back Dublin to gain revenge over Kerry in 2023 All-Ireland football final

Back Dublin to gain revenge over Kerry in 2023 All-Ireland soccer final

Friday 14 July - 04:23 EDT

This Sunday sees the conclusion of the 2023 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, with two of th...
2023 Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game Betting Picks

Back the Veterans to win the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game

Friday 14 July - 04:23 EDT

The 2023 Lacrosse All-Star weekend takes place in Louisville this Saturday, with a Skills Challenge ...
The DrafKings location at Wrigley Field has opened without an Illinois sports betting license.

DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field Does Not Have Illinois Sports Betting License

Thursday 29 June - 08:20 EDT

We are now more than one year removed from sports betting in Illinois officially going live. During ...
Shakeups coming to Ohio sports betting operations.

BetMGM is Relocating Their Ohio Sports Betting Operations

Thursday 29 June - 08:04 EDT

Although sports betting in Ohio has barely been live for six months, shakeups and major developments...
Arkansas sports betting has added new gambling markets.

Arkansas Sports Betting Regulators Add 17 New Gambling Markets

Thursday 29 June - 07:59 EDT

More options are officially coming to sports betting in Arkansas. Loads of options, in fact. Regulat...
Who's responsible for Missouri sports betting failure?

Senator Denny Hoskins Denies Being the Reason Missouri Sports Betting Failed

Wednesday 28 June - 07:46 EDT

Yet another Missouri sports betting bill failed to pass at the latest round of legislative meetings...
Is Governor Kevin Stitt responsible for botched Oklahoma sports betting?

Oklahoma Sports Betting Supporters Urge Governor to Take Action

Wednesday 28 June - 06:29 EDT

In the aftermath of yet another failed Oklahoma sports betting bill, supporters of legal gambling ar...
Alabama sports betting scandal could have a lasting effect on the state.

Could Baseball Gambling Scandal Further Impede Future of Alabama Sports Betting?

Tuesday 27 June - 06:26 EDT

Anyone keeping a close eye on the future of sports betting in Alabama may want to sit down. Yet anot...
Is North Carolina the key to South Carolina sports betting?

Could North Carolina Nudge South Carolina Sports Betting Toward Legalization?

Friday 23 June - 06:12 EDT

There will soon be legal sports betting in North Carolina. Could that result in South Carolina spor...

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