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Legal sports betting in California has become one of the most expensive points of contention leading into this November’s Midterm Elections. With a total of $357 million banked on a potential state gambling expansion, the question now focuses on who will control the market. CA Legal Betting Propositions On November 8th, registered California voters will … Read more
State officials seem to have beat all odds to secure a September 1st soft launch for Kansas legal sports betting. Just in time for football season, bettors and their state-licensed facilitators can all breathe a sigh of relief. Keeping The Governor’s Promise Gov. Laura Kelly made the promise earlier this year, stating that domestic sportsbooks … Read more
The legalization of domestic sports betting options has resulted in a mixed bag of reactions from people all across the political spectrum. Given the significant socio-economic impact of such definitive gambling laws, there is a lot to consider. At the same time, every year of delays sends money down the drain. Sportsbooks Pushing Into California … Read more
Contrary to early predictions, domestic Kansas legal sports betting options are no longer expected to launch ahead of the NFL season’s start. While gaming officials continue to navigate the ebbs and flows of the regulatory procedures, bettors are in limbo wondering when they will be able to place their wagers. New Hurdles To Clear In … Read more
News surrounding the upcoming Nebraska legal sports betting launch has been kept on the quiet side for several months. More than a year has passed since residents voted to authorize a limited form of domestic betting and regulators have yet to announce a timeline for the debut. Discomfort In Patience The lack of information has … Read more
Massachusetts legal sports betting needs to receive formal authorization from the Governor by Thursday in order to secure a launch. While there have been several delays in the legalization process for in-state wagering, it is well on its way to a joyous debut. Governor Delays Approval The domestic sportsbook measure has been sitting on Gov. … Read more
Jake Paul is making his gilded entrance into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame with a new “micro-betting” company coined Betr. With operations based out of Miami, one of the nation’s most populated gambling hotspots, the project is expected to be a remarkable success. Jake Paul Ups The Ante Paul excitedly introduced the app earlier … Read more
An upcoming ballot measure in favor of California legal sports betting could be exactly what business owners need to reinvigorate the dying horse racing industry. Now, animal rights groups are asking the public whether the tradition is truly one worth preserving. Declining Interest In Horse Racing For centuries, horse race betting has been regarded as … Read more
As the 2022 NFL preseason officially begins with tonight’s Hall of Fame Game, the league is dealing with another scandal. Actually, it’s the same scandal it’s been dealing with for the last year and change, but the thing just isn’t going away. After new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was hit with a pathetically lax … Read more
The future of California legal sports betting boils down to just two ballot propositions. With the deciding election only months away, competing interests behind the expanded gambling measures have thrown up their dukes and are ready to fight it out on the public stage. Come November, Golden State voters will choose between a tribe-controlled retail … Read more
Massachusetts sports betting is about to become a reality, thanks to the last-minute cooperation of the state House and Senate. The gambling expansion was approved with overwhelming favor with lawmakers voting 36-4. The Advent of Legal Betting House Speaker Ron Mariano addressed the public on Monday morning with pride in the work he and the … Read more
The prospect of a Kansas legal sports betting launch in September is growing dimmer as licensing officials struggle to meet crucial deadlines. Between the needs of online and retail operators, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission still has a lot to get done. What Remains Ahead Of A Launch Now that the state’s application window … Read more