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A recent report shows that there has been a surge in calls to problem-gambling hotlines ever since Florida sports betting was legalized.

Alarming Florida Sports Betting Trend Has Just Been Revealed

Wednesday 25 February 01:43 EST

A recent report from the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling shows that The Sunshine State’s problem-gambling helpline has experienced a major uptick in calls since 2023. This timeline just so […]
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The push for Oklahoma sports betting legalization is underway again, and this time, the OKCThunder are apparently leading the charge.

The Fate of Oklahoma Sports Betting Legalization May Hinge on an Unlikely Source

Monday 23 February - 01:57 EST

If Oklahoma sports betting is legalized in the near future, supporters of the move may have the NBAâ...
The Pennsylvania sports betting numbers for January 2026 are officially out, and they point to a clear dependence on the Eagles.

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Just Discovered How Much It Needs The Philadelphia Eagles

Monday 23 February - 01:57 EST

It turns out Pennsylvania sports betting volume is tightly tethered to the Philadelphia Eagles makin...
Missouri sports betting regulators have rejected a proposal that would ban prop wagers on college sports.

Missouri Sports Betting Regulators Just Made a Critical Decision

Monday 23 February - 01:56 EST

Despite only launching in December, Missouri sports betting regulators have already faced a major di...
Idaho Sports Betting News

Idaho Sports Betting Alternative Could Force State to Update Gambling Stance

Monday 23 February - 01:56 EST

The future of Idaho sports betting has remained shrouded in outward defiance for as long as anyone c...
The push to legalize Georgia sports betting is once again underway. The question is: Will anything change?

Georgia Sports Betting Push has Resumes Amid Enduring Uncertainty

Monday 23 February - 01:55 EST

Another push to legalize Georgia sports betting is officially in the cards. But after so many attemp...
A refiled New York sports betting bill aims to ban live wagers inside the market. But it’s receiving a ton of push-back.

Another New York Sports Betting Bill is Seeking to Ban Live Wagers

Monday 23 February - 01:52 EST

If a rehashed assembly bill is successful, the New York sports betting market will no longer offer l...
Though nothing is set in stone, the latest Hawaii sports betting bill just cleared a major obstacle on the path to legalization.

Hawaii Sports Betting Just Cleared a Major Hurdle

Friday 20 February - 01:57 EST

Hawaii sports betting just moved one step closer toward legalization. House Bill 2570 (HB 2570) seek...
Giannis Antetokounmpo recently made an investment that should increase the urgency behind Wisconsin online sports betting legalization.

Giannis Antetokounmpo May Have Inadvertently Helped Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Push

Friday 20 February - 01:54 EST

When Wisconsin sports betting first launched back in 2021, it did not have an online element. Years ...
Mark Cuban’s apparent interest in re-acquiring the Dallas Mavericks says a great deal about the future of Texas sports betting. Or lack thereof.

Stunning Dallas Mavericks Twist Reveals Harsh Truth About Texas Sports Betting

Thursday 19 February - 02:34 EST

When the NBA officially approved the sale of the Dallas Mavericks back in December 2023, the transac...
California found out firsthand during the NFL Super Bowl that its sports betting laws are currently not even close to working.

California Came to a Crushing Realization About Sports Betting Laws During NFL Super Bowl

Tuesday 17 February - 03:11 EST

The state of California learned a harsh-but-necessary lesson during the NFL Super Bowl LX matchup be...
New Mexico sports betting providers have been trying to extricate online platforms from the market for a while. And they’re not stopping now.

New Mexico Sports Betting Providers are Trying to Take Action Against Online Apps

Monday 16 February - 02:58 EST

Online platforms that allow customers to put money on the outcome of sporting events have officially...
Despite uncertainty continuing to swirl around Minnesota sports betting legalization, the push is now facing a high-stakes inflection point.

Minnesota Sports Betting May Be Reaching 'Now Or Never' Territory

Thursday 12 February - 03:41 EST

The push for Minnesota sports betting legalization is expected to resume in earnest now that the sta...
Washington sports betting regulators are mulling changes that would allow customers to place wagers on college teams playing inside the state.

Washington Sports Betting Could Be Headed for Seismic Changes

Friday 06 February - 01:55 EST

The complexion of Washington sports betting appears headed toward major change.  Current gaming law...
Despite a handle that checks in over $500 million, Missouri sports betting isn't yet delivering on its tax revenue promises.

Missouri Sports Betting is Already Confronting a Hard Truth

Tuesday 03 February - 03:08 EST

Since launching on December 1, Missouri sports betting operations are drawing in the masses. More th...
Florida sports betting regulators are apparently having a tough time slowing the growth of The Sunshine State's illegal gambling market.

Florida Sports Betting Regulators are Grappling with a Difficult Reality

Monday 19 January - 03:09 EST

Florida sports betting has incurred a variety of twists and turns since being legalized back in 2021...
Anyone looking for a South Carolina sports betting alternative can now access prediction markets. But that access may not be permanent.

A South Carolina Sports Betting Alternative is Officially Available...For Now

Monday 19 January - 03:05 EST

Though South Carolina sports betting remains illegal, an alternative gaming option is officially liv...
Ever since Mississippi sports betting was legalized, it has not included an online element. That may be on the verge of changing.

Mississippi Sports Betting Could Undergo Major Change

Wednesday 14 January - 04:50 EST

The legalization of Mississippi sports betting in 2018 did not include online wagering. Since then, ...
The push to legalize Nebraska online sports betting is encountering yet another twist, in the form of two separate proposals.

Nebraska Online Sports Betting Push Experiences Yet Another Twist

Monday 12 January - 01:56 EST

The attempt to legalize Nebraska online sports betting just got a lot more interesting. And perhaps ...
The future of Texas sports betting just hit another major setback following the outcome of a special election inside The Lone Star State.

Texas Sports Betting Push Just Suffered Another Major Setback

Monday 12 January - 01:54 EST

For anyone expecting progress to be made toward Texas sports betting legalization, the results of a ...
As the future of California sports betting remains opaque, the state’s tribes just received an incentive to push harder for legalization.

Tribes Just Got a New Reason to Push for California Sports Betting Legalization

Friday 09 January - 03:34 EST

Two things are abundantly clear when it comes to the future of California sports betting.  First an...
Arizona sports betting regulators are not taking kindly to the proliferation of prediction markets across the United States.

Arizona Sports Betting Regulators Just Sent a Clear Message

Monday 29 December - 02:35 EST

Arizona sports betting regulators are taking a standing against prediction markets.  The Arizona De...
It turns out the legalization of Kansas sports betting may have paved the way for the state to poach the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas Sports Betting May Have Just Helped Land an NFL Team

Monday 29 December - 02:34 EST

If the Kansas City Chiefs make good on their apparent intentions to leave Missouri, the legalization...
Massachusetts sports betting regulators took a significant step towards implementing unprecedented compliance protocols entering 2026.

Massachusetts Sports Betting May Never Be The Same

Monday 22 December - 01:50 EST

Massachusetts sports betting regulators have just taken a major step toward reinventing how legal ga...
Chicago sports betting could essentially cease to exist as we know it if a band of sportsbooks make good on a recent promise.

Chicago Sports Betting May Be Facing an Existential Crisis

Monday 22 December - 01:49 EST

The landscape of Chicago sports betting may never look the same.  This is to say, online sports bet...
DraftKings has officially launched prediction markets in 38 states, a move that puts the future of California sports betting in further limbo.

DraftKings Just Launched an Alternative to California Sports Betting

Monday 22 December - 01:48 EST

DraftKings has officially launched its prediction-markets business across a variety of states. In do...
A current bill to legalize Wisconsin online sports betting may not receive enough support among state conservatives.

The Future of Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Just Became Crystal Clear

Thursday 18 December - 03:35 EST

A bill to legalize Wisconsin online sports betting recently stalled out during committee discussions...
Terry Rozier’s alleged involvement in an illegal sports betting ring has rocked the NBA, Miami Heat team and state of Florida at large.

Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Has Entered A Plea in Illegal Sports Betting Case

Wednesday 17 December - 01:47 EST

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has officially entered a plea of not guilty after being charged with a...
In the first real exodus from the North Carolina sports betting scene, Underdog is closing its sportsbook to focus on prediction markets.

North Carolina Sports Betting is Officially Feeling the Squeeze of Prediction Markets

Tuesday 16 December - 02:07 EST

Prediction markets are officially infringing upon the North Carolina sports betting scene. After hin...
Experts are trying to make sense of the Georgia sports betting outlook but continuing to come away with more questions than answers.

Georgia Sports Betting Outlook is Beginning to Confuse Experts

Tuesday 16 December - 02:05 EST

Will Georgia sports betting legalization be top of mind when The Peach State’s legislature reconve...
If you thought Texas sports betting legalization was going to make any headway in the near future, Governor Greg Abbott has some bad news.

Texas Sports Betting Legalization Just Hit Another Major Snag

Thursday 11 December - 02:50 EST

The timeline for Texas sports betting has not changed. This is to say, the timeline for legal sports...
The future of Idaho sports betting just received an indirect update that confirms what many have already suspected for quite a while.

Idaho Sports Betting Stance May Have Been Indirectly Updated

Thursday 11 December - 02:49 EST

Updates on the future of Idaho sports betting are by and large hard to find. This is not an accident...
In the early going of the Missouri sports betting launch, the state's sportsbooks have registered more than 500,000 new accounts.

Missouri Sports Betting is Live…and Shattering Expectations

Wednesday 10 December - 04:37 EST

Missouri sports betting is officially up and running, and people are wasting little time in capitali...
The absence of Alabama sports betting is about to stand out more than ever as the 2025 college football playoffs get set to begin.

Alabama Sports Betting Laws Loom Large Entering College Football Playoffs

Wednesday 10 December - 04:32 EST

The Alabama Crimson Tide made it into the college football playoffs. Residents from the Heart of Dix...
Polymarket already operates in a gray area, but it is apparently okay with entering an even grayer area in the near future.

Polymarket May Catch Attention of Texas Sports Betting Opponents for the Wrong Reason

Tuesday 09 December - 02:05 EST

Polymarket already operates in a gray area. Apparently, though, it’s okay graying that area even f...
A new piece of Florida legislation clarifies The Sunshine State's position on daily fantasy sports sites. And it might surprise you.

Florida Just Clarified Position on Daily Fantasy Sports

Tuesday 09 December - 02:01 EST

Florida has just taken an official stance on daily fantasy sports. And it might be one that surprise...
Senate Majority WHIP Bill Coleman recently provided updated Oklahoma sports betting projections. And they are shockingly huge.

The Latest Oklahoma Sports Betting Estimates Are Shocking

Thursday 27 November - 02:47 EST

How much is Oklahoma sports betting worth to the state if it gets legalized? That’s the question m...
Governor Mike DeWine has offered his thoughts on the Ohio sports betting industry as it nears the third anniversary of legalization.

Governor Mike DeWine Just Revealed His True Feelings About Ohio Sports Betting

Wednesday 26 November - 02:37 EST

The legalization of Ohio sports betting will celebrate the third anniversary since its launch this J...
One analyst believes that cracks in the Kentucky sports betting legalization are already starting to show after just a couple of years.

Another Concern Is Being Raised About Kentucky Sports Betting

Wednesday 26 November - 02:34 EST

Despite the financial success of Kentucky sports betting legalization, recent scandals across the Un...
Illinois state officials are apparently urging The Windy City's mayor, Brandon Johnson, to oppose a special Chicago sports betting tax.

State Representatives Just Revealed Stance on Proposed Chicago Sports Betting Tax

Wednesday 26 November - 02:31 EST

Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a special Chicago sports betting tax in his latest budget. Offici...
Missouri sports betting is set to begin shortly, and the state has finally revealed who will be the person placing the first wager.

Missouri Sports Betting Regulators Reveal Who Will Place State's First-Ever Wager

Tuesday 25 November - 03:29 EST

Missouri sports betting is set to kick off in December, and like every launch before it, The Show-Me...
The Kansas sports betting market continues to grow even as many wonder whether the industry will begin stabilizing to close 2025.

Kansas Sports Betting Market Just Received Some Good News

Tuesday 25 November - 03:23 EST

As many wonder whether online sports betting in the United States is reaching its growth cap, the Ka...
The Push to Legalize Wisconsin Online Sports Betting May Have Just Ended

The Push to Legalize Wisconsin Online Sports Betting May Have Just Ended

Monday 24 November - 01:48 EST

A bill to legalize Wisconsin online sports betting has officially been put on hold, and it is not cl...
The push to legalize Georgia sports betting just got a whole lot harder following the news that representative Marcus Wiedower is resigning.

The Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Push Just Lost a Critical Supporter

Monday 24 November - 01:47 EST

So much for the recent optimism that 2026 could be the year Georgia sports betting gets legalized. I...
Optimism for the imminent legalization of California sports betting is now on life support following big news from DraftKings and FanDuel.

The Fate of California Sports Betting May Have Just Been Sealed

Monday 24 November - 01:44 EST

The future of California sports betting just encountered a major twist. And it’s the type of curve...
A new study reveals just how much money people may spend on Texas sports betting each year.

Texas Sports Betting Study Reveals How Much People Spend on Gambling Each Year

Monday 24 November - 01:43 EST

According to a new survey, sports bettors spend an average of $3,000 per year on gambling. It is a f...
A handful of state representatives have revealed what we can expect to come from Minnesota sports betting discussions in 2026.

State Representatives Just Revealed The Truth About The Minnesota Sports Betting Outlook

Monday 24 November - 01:43 EST

A handful of state representatives recently offered insight into how the Minnesota sports betting le...
Senator John Keenan just made a stunning Massachusetts sports betting admission.

Senator John Keenan Makes Stunning Massachusetts Sports Betting Admission

Monday 24 November - 01:42 EST

Senator John Keenan supported the legalization of Massachusetts sports betting back in 2022. He now ...
A new Florida sports betting bill seeks to crack down on illegal and alternative forms of Florida sports betting.

New Florida Sports Betting Bill Seeks to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling

Monday 24 November - 01:41 EST

A new piece of Florida sports betting legislation seeks to make it illegal to not only offer gamblin...
Nebraska online sports betting just got a harsh reality check.

Nebraska Online Sports Betting Push Just Got A Harsh Reality Check

Monday 24 November - 01:40 EST

The push to legalize Nebraska online sports betting is expected to resume in earnest once the calend...

California Sports Betting Legalization Apparently Remains 'Distant Hope'

Monday 24 November - 01:39 EST

The immediate future of California sports betting is not looking so hot. Optimism on the subject, of...
After initially considering a ban on player proper wagers, Ohio sports betting regulators are now opting against it.

Ohio Sports Betting Regulators Just Made A Lot Of NFL Fans Really Happy

Monday 17 November - 05:47 EST

It turns out Ohio sports betting regulators will not be banning NFL player prop wagers after all. Th...
Following the addition of fees on wager transactions, the Illinois sports betting market is experiencing a significant downtick in volume.

Illinois Sports Betting Market Just Got A Harsh Reality Check

Monday 17 November - 05:46 EST

The Illinois sports betting market may never be the same. Governor JB Pritzker previously led the ch...
The traditional casino industry has undergone a wholesale shift, which is why Missouri sports betting will be a welcomed addition.

Missouri Sports Betting Could Save the Casino Industry

Friday 14 November - 04:29 EST

The casino industry is navigating a turbulent time in its history. It’s not a mystery as to why. T...
Despite repeatedly failed attempts to legalize Alabama sports betting, the issue apparently won’t die down anytime soon.

Another Alabama Sports Betting Development May Be Just Around The Corner

Friday 14 November - 04:27 EST

Many have wondered whether the push to legalize Alabama sports betting would fall to the back burner...
A Texas sports betting poll was conducted following the NBA’s gambling scandal, and the results don’t bode well for supporters

The NBA's Gambling Scandal is Having a Major Impact on Texas Sports Betting Support

Wednesday 12 November - 03:34 EST

A recent NBA betting scandal has apparently shifted public sentiment on the prospective legalization...
The latest Florida sports betting lawsuit was recently thrown out by a Leon County circuit judge. It’s another huge win for the Seminole Tribe.

The Latest Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Just Received An Official Ruling

Wednesday 12 November - 03:34 EST

The Seminole Tribe just grabbed another major Florida sports betting victory. A Leon County circuit ...
Two years after the launch of Kentucky sports betting, Governor Andy Beshear has provided an update on how he thinks it's going.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Reveals True Feelings About Sports Betting

Thursday 23 October - 02:48 EDT

Two years into the Kentucky sports betting era, Governor Andy Beshear has a message he wishes to con...
Senate Majority Leader Whip Bill Coleman just confirmed the biggest roadblock to figuring out Oklahoma sports betting is the online element.

Biggest Hurdle to Oklahoma Sports Betting Officially Confirmed by Senate Majority Leader

Thursday 23 October - 02:43 EDT

Senate Majority Whip Bill Coleman just confirmed what many have suspected all along: The fate of Okl...
The illegal California sports betting market is apparently more robust than ever. Could it be the impetus behind passing regulated gambling?

Illegal California Sports Betting Is Thriving Despite Ban

Wednesday 22 October - 02:55 EDT

Legislators pushing for the legalization of California sports just received a somewhat significant b...

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