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Gaming regulators in Illinois provided a new and, frankly, a reactionary amendment to its laws against gambling and sports betting. In light of recent sanctions against Russia, the state has chosen to display its solidarity by electing to ban wagering on Russian and Belarusian sports. IL Legal Betting Ban The ban has been in effect … Read more
Kentucky legal sports betting has a serious chance at getting authorization this year. On Wednesday morning, House Committee members voted unanimously to pass HB610, a bill package that would address wagering, online poker, and so-called “gray machines.” The legal sports betting bill has bipartisan support from House Democrats and Republicans. The package is Kentucky’s most … Read more
Oil prices have officially surpassed $100 per barrel and consumers are feeling the pinch. The cost to fill one’s tank has nearly doubled over just a few weeks. With no end in sight, many are panicked and looking for a way to supplement the added costs. Fortunately for bettors, the Internet’s fastest paying sportsbooks are … Read more
The Walt Disney Company’s 1996 acquisition of ESPN has since been revered as one of the group’s best executive moves to date. In 25 years, the platform’s success has skyrocketed, making Disney one of the largest players in the sports broadcasting game. Streaming To Sports Betting Even so, Disney’s cable ambitions have been subject to … Read more
Two Missouri sports betting measures could legalize local wagering this year. Backed by the state’s tribes and professional sports teams, HB2502 and HB2506 aim to legalize both in-person and online sports betting. Working On A Tight Schedule Lawmakers have until May 13th to push the legislation through. Fortunately, they are off to a great start. … Read more
Legal sports betting states are increasing avenues of access for in-state wagering as March Madness prepares to kick off on Sunday. This week, Illinois lawmakers approved an amendment to allow bettors to set up sportsbook accounts remotely. Increased Sportsbook Access The measure will go into effect on Saturday, coupled with the statewide debut of BetMGM’s … Read more
Alabama may become the next Bible Belt state to welcome domestic sports betting though, it won’t be easy. The state has long-held anti-gambling sentiments, even lacking a lottery system. Proposal For Alabama Betting However, a recent proposal by Sen. Greg Albritton aims to legalize Alabama sports betting along with several other gambling ventures. The bill … Read more
Colorado sports betting saw huge booms in engagement for the month of January, breaking the state’s record wagers for placed in a single month. Sportsbook handles shot up by 24.3% from December 2021, totaling approximately $573 million. For reference, that would be the equivalent of having had every single resident bet at least $100 during … Read more
Residents of the North Star state may soon reap the benefits of domestic wagering, as a result of a renewed gaming effort in the Senate. Still, several conversations must be had before Minnesota’s legislature can put a sports betting bill on the Governor’s desk. The bipartisan alliance is being led by Republican Sen. Roger Chamberlain … Read more
Domestic sportsbooks are feeling the heat of competition as profits dwindle in a crowded market. And while everyone could have expected some smaller brands to abandon ship, none thought that it would happen with such haste. Churchill Downs Jumps Ship After less than three years of mobile sportsbook operations, Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has opted … Read more
Locally-owned casinos and adventitious outside gaming entities are coming head to head this year as they each vie for territory in legal sports betting states. California has become the focus of 2022, with its rich gambling population and increased tourism. It has become the gold rush of the 21st Century and commercial sportsbooks are in … Read more
With recent rumblings in both the House and Senate, legislators are holding onto hope for the 2022 authorization of Missouri sports betting. On Tuesday, three measures will come before the House Committee on Public Policy. If the group chooses to approve any of the sports betting bills, the measure would move forward for Senate approval … Read more