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New all-time highs were set in the state of Oregon on our most recent state-by-state sports betting revenue report calculations. Legal Oregon sports betting experienced its biggest revenue month of all time in May with $5,034,036, topping its previous high of $4,428,658 which was set in November of 2021. OR managed to haul in its … Read more
Legal mobile sports betting apps have finally made their way to Arkansas after several years of bipartisan negotiations. The state has prioritized a slow and steady launch which, so far, has worked in their favor. The Road To Mobile Betting Arkansas’ retail sportsbooks opened their doors to the public in July of 2019, giving the … Read more
North Carolina sports betting is set on the path toward expansion as lawmakers and operators alike look for ways to branch out and grow. Anticipate A New Operator In Town At present, bettors have access to just two state-licensed sportsbooks. Both locations are owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in partnership … Read more
Kansans were greeted with an exciting announcement on Monday morning after Gov. Laura Kelly performed a ceremonial signing of the state’s historic new sports betting laws. After all the news outlets had completed their photo opportunities, the Governor took some time to address the progress on sportsbook licensing and launch preparations. According to her, proceedings … Read more
A new loophole has been revealed in the California Legalize Sports Betting On American Indian Lands Initiative that reportedly puts cardrooms at risk. Tribes Look To Target Local Cardrooms As per a recent press release from a group called Taxpayers Against Special Interest Monopolies, Central Valley could lose over $1 million in tax revenue if … Read more
A recent audit of the Division of Gaming and Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission found multiple instances of severe mismanagement by gambling regulators in the Centennial State. Colorado sports betting sites could be in trouble. Summarizing The Colorado Audit The marks against Colorado’s regulatory agencies highlighted issues of tax discrepancies and an alarming lack of … Read more
Golden State residents are getting ready to watch one of the most expensive lobbying battles of the decade unfold ahead of the 2022 Midterm elections. Tribal and commercial sportsbooks are competing for the opportunity to host local event wagering operations. Over the past year, a handful of political action groups have submitted a wide variety … Read more
Massachusetts lawmakers are racing against the clock to hand over a sports betting resolution to Gov. Charlie Baker. There is pending legislation in both the House and Senate, though some residents worry that an official sportsbook authorization might not make the July 31st deadline. A Lengthy Battle For Betting The state has been pushing for … Read more
Domestic sports betting has been thriving in Oregon since October of 2019, but business has picked up and stayed up thus far in 2022. Oregon joined several other legal sports betting states across the country in setting their all-time high for sportsbook handle collection totals in January of 2022 to coincide with the NFL Playoffs … Read more
New York is leading by example as it relishes the fruits of legal mobile sports betting. In less than 6 months of operation, the state has already accumulated more than $263 million in revenues. These funds have been designated for education and youth sports programs. Sportsbooks Sweep The Big Apple Gov. Kathy Hochul excitedly told … Read more
Election officials across the US are gearing up for one of the most important elections in history as we head into the Midterms this November. These 2022 elections will be a testament to the longevity of career politicians post-COVID. Over the past few years, we’ve seen more rookie politicians try their hand at government. While … Read more
Many are giddy with anticipation at the prospect of legal online sports betting in Ohio. Ever since Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on the state gambling expansion last December, lawmakers and local officials have been pushing for a swift start. Fall Start Proves To Be False Just a few weeks ago, a variety of media … Read more