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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
The general public has been left with little information regarding the legalization of Massachusetts online sports betting. Things have been kept quiet since the state’s Senate approved new gambling legislation last month. And while Gov. Charlie Baker has previously displayed overwhelming support for sportsbook legalization, he has yet to sign off on the historic bill. … Read more
Lawmakers in North Carolina are looking to extend domestic sportsbook privileges to national commercial gaming entities. So far, things are looking bright! Changes To Come To NC As of now, legal North Carolina sports betting operations are restricted to retail wagers on federally recognized native land. In-state bettors have to make the drive to either … Read more
North Carolina continues to offer in-person sports betting at two tribal locations, but is that enough to curb the appetite of Tarheel State gamblers looking to lay some action on their favorite games? While retail sportsbook locations are a nice perk and offer certain physical elements of wagering that some gamblers adore, most bettors prefer … Read more
Despite the strides of progress made in both the House and Senate, Minnesota has missed its opportunity to authorize a legal state sports betting bill. As a result, residents will have to forgo yet another year of domestic betting. Lost Is Another Year Of Legal Betting To be fair, most didn’t anticipate the passage of … Read more
North Star State lawmakers are pursuing a last-ditch effort to authorize Minnesota legal online sports betting operations before the end of the state’s legislative session. Last week, in a surprising turn of events, Minnesota’s House voted to pass HF778 with a 13-member majority. Amended Legal Betting Bill Gets Traction And while most did not expect … Read more
Raleigh sports betting fans can look forward to placing their wagers soon. In anticipation of the upcoming state legislative session, North Carolina lawmakers are gearing up to push for domestic sportsbook authorization. Bringing Back Old Legislation Having already passed a Senate gambling bill the year prior, North Carolina is miles ahead of other prospective legal … Read more
The rapid onset of sports betting legalization in the United States has been, for the most part, a massive success. Since PASPA’s overturn in 2018, 35 states have authorized such gambling expansions. Kansas Joins The Club The most recent addition to this list is Kansas, whose Governor provided her signature of approval for SB84 on … Read more
Legal sports betting in the state of Ohio is mandated to begin by January 1, 2023, but lawmakers are now suggesting that sportsbooks could be open for business in time for the 2022 MLB World Series when it begins this October. While regional gamblers are enthusiastic about the prospect of Ohio sports betting, analysts are … Read more
Sports betting legalization seemed to boom in 2021. Seven different states passed legislation to welcome sportsbooks, whether commercial, tribal, or both. However, there had been a bit of a lull since we brought in the new year. But the spring has brought about a slight turn of events in which several regions have shown a … Read more
Kansans far and wide are celebrating the welcome of sports betting to the state. And after so many years of deliberation, the cheers are well warranted. However, residents have a lot more to look forward to than just a gambling expansion. A New Pro Sports Team To Come To Kansas In an effort to supplement … Read more
With only four days left before the legislative chambers adjourn this year’s session, Missouri lawmakers are scrambling to pass HB2502. The bill aims to authorize legal Missouri sports betting across digital and in-person platforms. Senate Deliberates MO Sports Betting Despite passing through the House with flying colors back in March, the state sports betting bill … Read more