Louisiana Will Have To Keep Waiting For Legal Sports Betting

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A couple of months ago Louisiana Senator Danny Martiny presented SB-153 a sports betting bill to the state Senate. Unfortunately, the bill was just deferred by the House Appropriations Committee. The Committee voted 14-6 in opposition to the sports betting bill. Lawmakers then tried to pull the bill from the committee, but that also fell … Read more

Oregon Moves Forward With SB-1049

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Oregon is on the verge of updating its sports betting laws and could be one of the next few states to pass further legislation outlining the industry. The Beaver State is one of the select few states that was exempt from the PASPA act that banned wagering on professional and amateur sporting events across the … Read more

2019 NBA Finals Preview

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Over the weekend we learned that the Toronto Raptors would advance to the NBA Finals to take on the two-time defending champions the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors are looking to win their 4th NBA Finals in 5 years, and their 3rd NBA Finals in a row. There is no question to which … Read more

Rhode Island Sports Betting Is Going Mobile

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The Governor of Rhode Island just signed into law S-37, a bill adding mobile sports betting to the state-run lottery system. Last year Rhode Island passed domestic sports betting legislation to allow the two casinos (Twin River, Tiverton) located within the state lines to offer sports betting.  Twin Rivers was able to start accepting bets … Read more

Iowa Sports Betting Breakdown

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One thing outsiders probably don’t know about Iowa is that there are 19 casinos and legal sports betting is on its way. Last week Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation to allow sports gambling in the Hawkeye state. SF617 is the state legislation that lays out the groundwork for sports betting in the state. The context … Read more

Maine Sports Betting Details Still Unresolved

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Since the repeal of the Professional and Amature Sports Protection Act (PASPA), over 20 states have enacted or passed sports betting laws in the United States. Maine is one of those states, but lawmakers have yet to nail down important details. Currently, lawmakers are looking to pass ME -LD553, a bill that would ensure proper … Read more

Nevada Sportsbooks Surpass $5 Billion Wagered In 2018

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Nevada domestic sportsbooks have reportedly surpassed over $5 billion in legal sports bets for 2018. This news comes despite many states now seeking to allow domestic sports betting within their state lines.   In 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States repealed the Professional and Amature Sports Protection Act better known as the PASPA … Read more

Chick-fil-A Won’t Be Open For 2019 Super Bowl, First Prop Bet Paid Out

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The first prop bet of 2019 Super Bowl is now getting paid out courtesy of Chick-fil-A not chickening out, never once waffling, and sticking to their company values. The privately-owned Atlanta-based company whose slogan is “We didn’t invent the chicken, just the chicken sandwich” told Sports Illustrated the company would not be opening the fast … Read more