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Arkansas’ gaming regulators have to hammer out a few critical details before authorizing a statewide mobile sportsbook launch. Fortunately for residents, the kickoff could happen in a matter of days. One Step Closer To Launch On Thursday, the Joint Budget Administrative Rule Review Subcommittee voted to approve the state’s mobile gaming framework. The vote came … Read more
Industry analysts set their expectations high for Super Bowl betting and, according to a recent statement, bettors seem to have met the mark. Most legal sports betting states have yet to release official revenue reports from Super Bowl Sunday. The first of these states to go public with that information was Illinois who, for the … Read more
As mobile sportsbooks continue to help east coast states reinvigorate local economies, lawmakers in North Carolina are giving urgent consideration to the prospect of an expanded sports betting framework. The Need For New Revenue For many states who had previously turned their nose at sports betting as a source for government funding, the issues at … Read more
This week’s Super Bowl betting hype isn’t limited to the mainland United States. To the surprise of many, Puerto Ricans seem to love the NFL as much as American fans. So much so that the island is authorizing a one-weekend-only sports betting extravaganza in honor of the big day. Details For The Weekend’s Event Now … Read more
Missouri lawmakers have forgone millions in annual revenue by dismissing several years of sports betting legislation. But as impressive financial reports from neighboring sports betting states begin to roll in, legislators seem ready for a change of heart. Bills Float Through The House A handful of bills related to the legalization of Missouri sports betting … Read more
Massachusetts sports betting has long been an uphill battle. Despite loud and overwhelming favor from the state’s constituents, lawmakers have proven unable to get a document to the Governor’s desk. What’s Keeping Mass Behind The Crowd Nearly four years of efforts by both grassroots workers and legislative figureheads have come and gone. Time and time … Read more
Louisiana sports betting became an instant success after its initial launch in October of 2021. Across the state’s eleven commercial sportsbook locations, casinos raked in an additional $10 million in gaming revenues. And while retail betting has done its job in reviving local gambling rooms, legislators have kept their eye on a bigger goal: mobile … Read more
Down by the Bayou, residents have been eagerly awaiting the advent of online sports betting. However, a slew of back-to-back delays and disasters brought all operations to a pause as gaming officials needed more time for regulatory review. Details For Louisiana’s Launch But Louisiana’s wait is finally over: mobile sportsbooks will launch in the state … Read more
Headlines touting the fiscal success of legal sports betting states may be overestimating the value and incentive for domestic sportsbooks to do business in the US. Caught in the heat of competition, several operators have reported out-of-pocket costs that have shown little return. As the saying goes, you have to spend money to make money. … Read more
The prospect of California sports betting stands to cause a massive debacle during the 2022 Midterm Elections. In what has become a battle of the lobbyists, major commercial operators are going toe-to-toe with tribal gaming groups for control over California’s vast market. Betting To Come To The Golden State Legalization will only happen via a … Read more
2021 marked a huge year for sports betting. Seven states authorized sports betting for the first time, while many others took to expanding their state’s gambling infrastructure. But the new year brings another opportunity for commercial and tribal operators to push for legislation in the remaining non-betting states. Operators Push Into California For these groups, … Read more
While delays have long kept Massachusetts sports betting just barely out of reach, the state’s residents have taken matters into their own hands. After months of unfulfilled promises, a total of 88 small businesses signed a letter to the Senate, demanding that their voices be heard. Betting Bills Put To Rest The letter urges lawmakers … Read more