One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Why Massachusetts Sports Betting Hasn’t Been Enacted Yet

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As the pressure to enact legal sports betting in Massachusetts intensifies, state lawmakers continue to drag their feet. In the past three years, over 30 states have welcomed some form of authorized betting. Bill Clears The House, Stumps the Senate July brought progress for the Bay State when representatives overwhelmingly approved of a sports betting … Read more

New Jersey Residents To Vote on College Sports Betting Expansion With New Ballot Initiative

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Next Tuesday, November 2nd, New Jersey constituents will decide whether or not to approve of yet another sports betting expansion in their state. New Jersey Reaches New Highs In the three years that the state has been legally operating domestic sportsbooks, gains and engagement have soared. With many bettors coming to visit from neighboring states, … Read more

Gaming Officials Say That Louisiana Sports Betting Is At Least A Month Away

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Louisiana commercial and online sports betting will not be available until at least November. Gaming officials say that these delays are a consequence of tinkering with the internal controls. Because Louisiana sports betting and the gaming regulation involved are being handled by the State Police, their licensing procedures have differed greatly from other states. Delays … Read more

Federal Judge Tosses Seminole Sports Betting Suit, And What’s Next For FL

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Florida sports betting remains just barely out of the grasp of the public. However, a recent legal win for the Seminole Tribe may indicate a sooner launch date than expected. Terms of the 2021 Gaming Compact The Seminole Gaming Compact was signed in May of 2021 after over two years of negotiation between state legislators … Read more

More Delays in Maryland Sports Betting, Officials Running Out of Excuses

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While other states have ushered in legal sports betting in time for the 21-22 NFL season, Maryland remains behind the pack. The thing is, Maryland passed its sports betting legislation much earlier than Arizona or Connecticut—SB4 was approved in November 2020. The Hold Up In Maryland Maryland lawmakers and gaming officials say that they have … Read more

Connecticut Nears Statewide Online Betting: What You Need To Know About The Soft Launch

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Connecticut is in the last few steps of the trek towards domestic online gambling. On Tuesday, gaming officials partnered with the state’s three sportsbook operators to unveil a “soft launch” of the state’s online gambling services. Although CT was unable to deliver on an October 7th launch, gaming officials seem committed to bringing a full … Read more

Mail-In Sports Betting Petition in Florida Borders on Misinformation: What Bettors Need To Know

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Riding on the traction gained from the recent and widespread authorization of US sports betting, state regulated commercial sportsbooks have eagerly been pushing their way into forbidden territory. Sportsbooks Step Into Tribal Waters While it is normal for these groups to lobby for domestic gambling expansion in sportsbook-free states, some have readjusted their targets towards … Read more

Connecticut Sports Betting Makes Its First Debut At Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Casinos

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State-licensed sports betting has officially launched in Connecticut! On Thursday, residents were offered the first glimpse at retail sports betting via a soft opening at each of the state’s tribal casinos. CT Tribes Celebrate Sports Betting Thursday morning brought many celebrations, as Governor Ned Lamont kicked off the day’s events with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at … Read more