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It turns out the roadblocks standing in the way of the legalization of California sports betting may have been overstated.

Tribal Leaders Anticipated California Sports Betting Push in 2026

Thursday 07 November 07:59 EST

No California sports betting bill appeared on the 2024 election ballot. That is apparently on track to change in 2026. Members of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association have recently […]

While nothing is official yet, it sure looks like the Missouri sports betting bill, known as Amendment 2, is tracking toward legalization.

2024 Election Results: Missouri Sports Betting Bill on Pace to Pass

Wednesday 06 November - 06:42 EST

It looks as if the 2024 Missouri sports betting bill is going to pass. Nothing will be official for ...

After years of litigation over Florida sports betting, the Seminole Tribe has entered a collaborative agreement with West Flagler Associates.

The Florida Sports Betting Legal Battle May be Over Once and For All

Wednesday 06 November - 06:26 EST

After multiple years of litigation, the Florida sports betting legal battle is coming to an official...

Nevada sportsbooks have been up and running since around 1949. And they just had their most profitable month in their long history.

Nevada Sportsbooks Just Enjoyed Their Most Profitable Month of All Time

Tuesday 05 November - 16:52 EST

Nevada sportsbooks have been up and running for roughly 75 years. Yet, they continue to set their ow...

After a short period of stagnancy, the latest New Hampshire sports betting revenue reports are painting a rosier financial picture.

New Hampshire Sports Betting Revenue Enjoys Substantial Year-Over-Year Increase

Saturday 02 November - 13:51 EDT

Revenue for New Hampshire sports betting is way up in the latest handle reports. This is in many way...

The legalization of Wisconsin sports betting has benefited more than just tribal casino operations and state tax revenue since its launch.

The Legalization of Wisconsin Sports Betting May Have Boosted Surrounding Small Businesses

Wednesday 30 October - 07:23 EDT

Ever since Wisconsin sports betting launched in November 2021, the primary beneficiaries have been t...

Minnesota Indian Gaming Association executive director Andy Platto said the framework of a Minnesota sports betting bill is already in place.

New Minnesota Sports Betting Legislation is in Place, But Does It Have Necessary Support?

Wednesday 30 October - 07:23 EDT

The framework of a 2025 Minnesota sports betting bill is reportedly already in place. But will it ha...

After a failed attempt in 2024, Georgia sports betting is expected to see another push toward legalization during 2025 legislative meetings.

Another Georgia Sports Betting Bill is Expected to be Proposed in 2025

Friday 18 October - 08:51 EDT

Last year’s failed attempt to legalize Georgia sports betting apparently will not deter another on...

Mark Cuban recently explained that he sold his majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks partly due to the future of Texas sports betting.

Mark Cuban Explains How Texas Sports Betting and Casino Push Impacted His Sale of Dallas Mavericks

Friday 18 October - 08:12 EDT

When Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks last December, the move took...

Hard Rock Chairman Jim Allen recently said he sees value in operators like FanDuel and DraftKings joining the Florida sports betting market.

Hard Rock Chairman Sees 'Potential Value' in Adding DraftKings, FanDuel to Florida Sports Betting

Thursday 17 October - 10:19 EDT

Could the Florida sports betting market be headed for expansion? Hard Rock Chairman Jim Allen appare...

FanDuel has not given up hope for imminent California sports betting legalization. But they are changing how they approach the push for it.

FanDuel Taking More 'Proactive' Approach in Push to Legalize California Sports Betting

Thursday 17 October - 10:19 EDT

FanDuel is still holding out hope for California sports betting to be legalized in the near future.�...

The Kentucky sports betting handle rose again to close out the summer and is currently outperforming projections by a landslide.

Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Sees Yet Another Unexpected Increase

Wednesday 16 October - 06:36 EDT

Another month, another announcement that the Kentucky sports betting handle continues to obliterate ...

The campaign to legalize Missouri sports betting is inciting big-time spending from supporters.

Big-Time Money is Being Spent on Campaign to Legalize Missouri Sports Betting

Tuesday 15 October - 10:06 EDT

The push to legalize Missouri sports betting is generating plenty of attention. It is also inciting ...

Officials in The Cornhusker State believe that interest in Nebraska sports betting at licensed casinos will not peak for quite some time.

Official Expect Interest in Nebraska Sports Betting at Casinos to Keep Climbing

Thursday 10 October - 10:30 EDT

The launch of Nebraska sports betting is now nearly 18 months old. And if recent sentiments f...

West Texas A&M University is banning illegal Texas sports betting sites on their campus. Will they be successful? And will others follow?

Universities Starting to Take Aim at Illegal Texas Sports Betting

Tuesday 08 October - 13:37 EDT

West Texas A&M University is taking a stand against illegal Texas sports betting sites. In a m...

Earlier this college football season, Alabama sports bettors requested venmo refunds from Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne following loss.

Alabama Sports Bettors Requested Refunds for Lost Wagers via Venmo from Auburn QB Payton Thorne

Tuesday 08 October - 13:05 EDT

Auburn senior quarterback Peyton Thorne recently told ‘The Next Round’ show that he receives Ven...

The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and Change The Game Ohio have created Ohio sports betting programs to emphasize responsible gaming.

The Buckeye State is Emphasizing Responsible Ohio Sports Betting Education

Tuesday 08 October - 13:05 EDT

As online sports betting in the USA continues to grow in popularity, more states are seemingly makin...

Cardrooms are unhappy California casinos now have the ability to sue them if they believe they’re in violation of the state's gaming compact.

San Jose Cardrooms Reportedly Unhappy with New Legislation Benefiting California Casinos

Tuesday 08 October - 13:05 EDT

Recent legislation that grants California casinos the right to sue cardrooms operating in The Golden...

Amid a year-over-year decline in revenue, is it time for The Magnolia State to revisit legalizing Mississippi sports betting online?

Should We Expect the Push for Mississippi Sports Betting Online to Resume in 2025?

Tuesday 08 October - 07:58 EDT

Ever since The Magnolia State launched in-person wagering over a half-decade ago, many have been wai...

In what may become a trend for Florida sports, the Jacksonville Jaguars have officially signed a sponsorship agreement with Hard Rock Bet.

Hard Rock Bet is Now The Official Florida Sports Betting Partner for Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuesday 08 October - 07:55 EDT

In what may become a trend for Florida sports teams moving forward, the Jacksonville Jaguars have re...

A measure to legalize sports betting in Missouri that's on the November ballot has support from both of the state’s gubernatorial candidates.

Sports Betting in Missouri Receives Support from Both Gubernatorial National Candidates

Thursday 26 September - 10:30 EDT

The measure to legalize sports betting in Missouri that will be voted on during November 2024 genera...

The American Gaming Association is projecting a record NFL handle following the legalization of sports betting in Vermont and elsewhere

Legalization of Sports Betting in Vermont Contributes to Record NFL Handle Predictions

Thursday 26 September - 07:47 EDT

The American Gaming Association expects online NFL betting to reach an all-time high during the 2024...

A mysterious lawsuit that would have knocked Missouri sports betting off the November 2024 electoral ballot has officially been denied.

Missouri Sports Betting to Remain on the November 2024 Ballot

Wednesday 25 September - 06:51 EDT

Voters in The Show Me State will officially have the opportunity to decide on the fate of Missouri s...

FanDuel Senior Vice President Jonathan Edson believes sports betting in Oklahoma will be worth up to $500 million in revenue per year.

FanDuel Executive Thinks Sports Betting in Oklahoma Will Be Worth $500 Million Per Year

Tuesday 24 September - 20:33 EDT

How popular would sports betting in Oklahoma be if it gets legalized? One FanDuel executive believ...

A recent state lottery scandal has many believing that the legalization of sports betting in Texas will require a gaming commission.

Will Sports Betting in Texas Require the Creation of a Gaming Commission?

Tuesday 24 September - 07:30 EDT

A recent Texas lottery scandal uncovered by the Houston Chronicle may have massive implications thro...

The Week 5 college football matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs is shaping up to set sports betting records.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs Week 5 will be Huge Revenue-Driver

Tuesday 24 September - 07:30 EDT

All eyes are about to be on the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs—for a multitude of reaso...

A special legislative session ended without a Nebraska online sports betting agreement in place. OSB breaks down what's next.

Special Session Ends without Nebraska Online Sports Betting Agreement in Place

Friday 20 September - 07:33 EDT

A special legislative session in The Cornhusker State has ended without an agreement to legalize Neb...

BetFred is reportedly contemplating whether they will close their Virginia online sportsbook in what’s becoming a potential trend.

BetFred is Reportedly Considering Closing Their Virginia Online Sportsbook

Friday 20 September - 07:33 EDT

BetFred is contemplating whether to close their Virginia online sportsbook operations, according to ...

According to various experts, the Kentucky sports betting handle has surpassed $2 billion in fewer than 12 months.

Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $2 Billion in Less Than One Year

Thursday 19 September - 07:38 EDT

General Kentucky sports betting has officially been live for one year. And in that time, the Kentuck...

With little movement on the future of South Carolina sports betting, OSB takes a look at the strongest arguments in favor of legalization.

Mapping Out Biggest Benefits of South Carolina Sports Betting Legalization

Thursday 19 September - 07:37 EDT

What are the primary benefits of South Carolina sports betting legalization? It’s a question with ...

Advisory firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming thinks Texas sports betting will not launch until sometime during the 2028 calendar year.

Gaming Experts Predict Texas Sports Betting will Not Launch Until 2028

Tuesday 17 September - 07:29 EDT

The legalization of Texas sports betting remains years away. At least, this is what one gaming advis...

A bill that would allow California casinos operated by Native American tribes has passed through the state legislature.

Tribes Operating California Casinos Secure Big Win with State Legislature

Tuesday 17 September - 07:29 EDT

Native American tribes that operate California casinos have picked up a huge victory in the state le...

If you were hoping that 2024 would bring with it a timeline for Idaho sports betting legalization, well, you may want to think again.

All Signs Still Point to Long Wait for Legalization of Idaho Sports Betting

Friday 13 September - 07:56 EDT

The status quo on Idaho sports betting remains the same as ever. Legalization of sports wagering in ...

The recent Illinois sports betting tax hike is expected to cost DraftKings sportsbook $50 million in 2025, the company says.

DraftKings Expects to Loses $50 Million in 2025 After Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike

Friday 13 September - 07:55 EDT

A recent increase in Illinois sports betting tax is expected to cost DraftKings sportsbook more than...

If Minnesota sports betting is going to be legalized in 2025, officials must figure out a dynamic between state racetracks and tribes.

Racetracks Once Again Shaping Up to be Turning Point for Minnesota Sports Betting in 2025

Wednesday 11 September - 07:33 EDT

For the past few years, at least some aspects of the Minnesota sports betting push has been derailed...

After some consideration, DraftKings and FanDuel will not be adding a surcharge to the Pennsylvania sports betting market.

DraftKings, FanDuel Will Not Add Surcharge to Pennsylvania Sports Betting Winnings

Tuesday 10 September - 22:00 EDT

It turns out DraftKings and FanDuel will not be adding a surcharge to Pennsylvania sports betting wi...

A former Georgia football staff member has been identified among a list of people who violated NCAA betting rules.

Former Georgia Football Staff Member Wrapped Up in NCAA Sports Betting Violations

Monday 09 September - 20:48 EDT

A former Georgia football staff member is linked to a list of people found to have committed NCAA sp...

The 2024 NFL season is already underway, and after just one week, Florida sports betting markets are already forecasting major increases.

Florida Sports Betting Sees Increase During Week 1 of 2024 NFL Season

Monday 09 September - 20:43 EDT

The 2024 NFL season is only one week old, and already the Florida sports betting market has experien...

Is the Ohio sports betting market gearing up for a record-setting handle throughout the 2024 NFL season? One projection model thinks so.

2024 NFL Season Projected to Result in Record Ohio Sports Betting Handle

Monday 09 September - 20:42 EDT

Is the Ohio sports betting market about to set wagering records during the 2024 NFL season? At least...

A ruling on the lawsuit aimed at stopping the 2024 Missouri sports betting ballot initiative is expected to be delivered over the next week.

Missouri Sports Betting Ballot Ruling Expected Very Soon

Friday 06 September - 07:20 EDT

The fate of a 2024 Missouri sports betting ballot will be coming soon. Recently, a lawsuit wa...

Could Massachusetts set a record for NFL betting during the 2024 season? Optimove's latest customer data projections seem to think so.

Optimove Projections Suggest Massachusetts May Set Recording for NFL Betting in 2024 Season

Wednesday 04 September - 07:01 EDT

Could Massachusetts set a record for NFL betting during the 2024 season? The latest projections from...

The newest California casino, Hard Rocket Hotel Casino Tejon, is officially expected to open at some point during the 2025 calendar year.

New Hard Rock California Casino Expected to Open Some Time in 2025

Tuesday 03 September - 20:31 EDT

A new California casino is expected to open at some point during the 2025 calendar year. Hard Rock H...

Now that Florida online sports betting has basically been approved, it could have ripple effects across a bunch of other markets.

Is Florida Online Sports Betting About to Start a Trend Across the USA?

Tuesday 03 September - 06:49 EDT

The future of sports betting in Florida has remained in litigation for years. This case traveled thr...

Oregon sports betting revenue continues to trend upward, but not everyone is convinced this will be a positive development for the state.

Rising Oregon Sports Betting Revenue is Prompting Concerns

Tuesday 03 September - 06:49 EDT

Roughly five years after the launch of legal gambling in The Beaver State, Oregon sports betting rev...

DraftKings will be setting up shop for the first time in the Wisconsin sports betting market—just not as an online sports betting app.

DraftKings is Entering the Wisconsin Sports Betting Market

Tuesday 03 September - 06:48 EDT

DraftKings is officially joining the Wisconsin sports betting market. But not necessarily in the cap...

Penn Entertainment is rebranding its Kansas Sportsbook to an ESPN Bet facility, keeping in theme with their mobile betting sites.

Penn Entertainment's Kansas Sportsbook to be Rebranded as ESPN Bet

Tuesday 03 September - 06:48 EDT

Penn Entertainment is expanding their ESPN Bet branding for their sports betting operations. The lat...

A Recent Lawsuit Could Put Missouri Sports Betting Ballot Measure in Jeopardy

Thursday 29 August - 07:55 EDT

A recent lawsuit filed could jeopardize the 2024 Missouri sports betting ballot measure that is curr...

A judge has determined DraftKings’ motion to dismiss the Massachusetts sports betting lawsuit against them is invalid. So, what now?

Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulators to Proceed with DraftKings Lawsuit

Wednesday 28 August - 07:40 EDT

A Massachusetts sports betting lawsuit against DraftKings will proceed after a court refused to gran...

A professional poker player has pleaded guilty for his role in the latest California betting scandal, including running an illegal sportsbook.

Professional Poker Player Pleads Guilty in Latest California Betting Scandal

Wednesday 28 August - 07:40 EDT

The latest California betting scandal has culminated in a guilty plea from the primary defendant. Da...

Kansas sportsbooks have generated a ton of revenue from Missouri sports betting ever since launching. But that may soon be about to change.

Kansas Sportsbooks May Soon Wave Goodbye to Missouri Revenue Stream

Tuesday 27 August - 08:00 EDT

Kansas sportsbooks may soon be in for a costly reality check. Ever since The Sunflower State launche...

Though hope springs eternal for the legalization of Georgia sports betting in the near future, one major obstacle must be overcome.

What is the Biggest Hurdle to a Successful Georgia Sports Betting Bill?

Tuesday 27 August - 05:54 EDT

Expectations for the future of Georgia sports betting have officially reached a stage of unpredictab...

Will The Florida Sports Betting Market Ever Expand?

Wednesday 21 August - 07:03 EDT

Now that the United State Supreme Court has ensured Florida sports betting will continue as currentl...

Two tribes have reached an agreement to operate California casinos, adding to what's already a robust tribal network in The Golden State.

Two Tribes Reach Agreement to Operate California Casinos

Wednesday 21 August - 07:03 EDT

The network of California casinos is now set to expand. Governor Gavin Newsome recently signed three...

In the wake of the most recent Florida sports betting development, the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman offered their thoughts.

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman Comments on Florida Sports Betting Ruling

Tuesday 20 August - 06:26 EDT

The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman, Matthew Morgan, recently commented on the latest Fl...

Dallas City Council Member Chad West is emerging as a key figurehead in the Texas sports betting discussion that will leak into 2025.

Dallas City Council Emerging as Key Player in Future Texas Sports Betting Talks

Tuesday 20 August - 06:26 EDT

It sure seems like the Dallas city area will play a major role if and when Texas sports betting gets...

The most recent South Carolina sports betting bill may have provided insight into what must happen for the state to legalize gambling.

What Did We Learn from the Last Failed South Carolina Sports Betting Bill?

Sunday 18 August - 09:04 EDT

With the recent legalization of North Carolina sports betting, many are wondering whether South Caro...

As The Bay State continues to take a look at its gambling market, Massachusetts sports betting regulators may institute wagering limits.

Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulators to Discuss Adding State Gambling Limits

Sunday 18 August - 09:02 EDT

Massachusetts sports betting regulators have announced their intention to continue their push to imp...

A special legislative in The Cornhusker State could end with the legalization of Nebraska online sports betting this calendar year.

Special Legislative Session Could End with Legalization of Nebraska Online Sports Betting

Friday 16 August - 06:30 EDT

Could Nebraska online sports betting be on the fast track to legalization? As the result of a some...

Though the legalization of Minnesota sports betting was once considered a formality, it appears that may now be changing.

The Outlook on Minnesota Sports Betting Legalization May be Deteriorating

Friday 16 August - 06:30 EDT

Not so long ago, the legalization of Minnesota sports betting was considered a formality. Fast forwa...

The list of available options for New Jersey sports betting is beginning to shift. OSB breaks down the potential implications of it all.

Two Operators Shut Down New Jersey Sports Betting Services

Thursday 15 August - 12:12 EDT

The landscape of New Jersey sports betting is going to get a little smaller. Two operators inside Th...

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