Indiana and Virginia Propose Sports Gambling

Indiana and Virginia to propose sports betting

Two Northern US states are considering the domestic legalization and regulation of sports gambling. Virginia’s General Assembly is likely to legalize some form of sports betting in the 2019 legislative session, relays Senator Chap Petersen. While some disagree with the allowance of sports gambling like those with strong conservative moral values, others liken the introduction … Read more

Amendment 3: Money Always Wins Votes

Seminole Hard Rock Cafe casino floor

Florida’s ballot issue, Amendment 3 has passed which will prevent the state from passing or altering any gambling legislation without majority voter approval. As of November 6th, Amendment 3 will remove state legislative control over policies concerning gambling and create the need for voter referendums regarding such. Disney and the Seminole Tribe have spent $20 … Read more

NHL Partners, Shares Data With MGM For New Sports Betting Options

NHL skater is ready for the MGM play

Neither side wanted to put this agreement ‘on ice.’ On Monday, the National Hockey League and MGM Resorts International announced a long-term agreement where the NHL will share “enhanced” game and player data with MGM to provide unique experiences to users who wager on hockey in states where sports betting is legal. In an NHL … Read more

The Payout of a Lifetime For the Cost of A Cup Of Coffee

William Hill Week 2 Progressive Football Parlay Card

For the cost of a cup of coffee from Starbucks, one individual hit the jackpot – a Progressive Jackpot to say the least. One lucky bettor made $84,565 on a $5 bet through a William Hill partnered sportsbooks in Nevada after correctly guessing which NFL teams would win in Week 2. William Hill’s Pro Football … Read more

Capitol Hill Introduces DC Sports Betting Legalization Bill

Capitol Hill

The nation’s capital has long fought the expansion of gambling by only allowing residents and commuters to enjoy lotteries and charitable gambling. Mid-September District of Columbia Councilmember Jack Evans released a press release announcing his idea to introduce a legal sports gambling bill to the District of Columbia Council. According to the D.C. Gambling Bill … Read more

Colorado Attorney General Clears Path For Sports Betting

The time is right for Sports Betting

Colorado may be teeing up sports betting sometime soon with the recent comments from the state’s Attorney General. Attorney General Cynthia Coffman made a firm distinction regarding sports betting that could push the state towards a new regulated market. According to Coffman, the state is capable of moving ahead with sports gambling despite the lack … Read more

Online Legal Sports Betting Now Available in New Jersey

Ready for the game

In New Jersey, placing bets can now be done in the palm of your hand. On Monday, August 6, 2018, New Jersey allowed DraftKings, the first company to officially begin state-wide online legal sports betting, to roll out their new app, DraftKings Sportsbook. DraftKings, the world’s largest daily fantasy sports platform, was the first company … Read more

New Jersey And Mississippi Welcome SBTech

Soccer players ready for action

New Jersey and Mississippi took the next step towards revolutionizing their domestic sports gambling offerings by partnering with SBTech, one of the largest sports betting solutions providers in the country. SBTech will power sports gambling at Golden Nugget properties in Atlantic City and Biloxi. The solutions provider is no stranger to New Jersey, as it … Read more

Tax Structure Dictating Sports Betting Growth

the word tax on top of a pile of money

The US sports betting movement is growing more with each day. More states are cozying up to the idea of legal sports betting and several have already passed legislation on it. Each state has their own protocols in place regarding revenue share, tax percentages, etc. Tax, in particular, is pivotal for the rollout of more … Read more

Tribes Hold Major Influence Over Sports Betting

Tribal Casino

The US recently celebrated a major victory in the pursuit of legal sports betting. PASPA, the long-standing federal ban on regulated betting, was struck down after the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional. While this opens up a range of domestic sports gambling opportunities, there are many states that must factor in their state-tribal gambling compacts … Read more