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Kansas lawmakers seem to be preparing for a vote that would determine the fate of legal mobile sports betting in the state. After several amendments to the bill, some members of the Senate finally feel as though they have a final product that the whole chamber will agree on. The Ongoing Push For State Sportsbooks … Read more
After over a year of deliberation, state legislators are finally gearing up to pass a measure that would effectively authorize the operation of legal Massachusetts sports betting. If passed, H3977 would allow for both digital and in-person wagering. Aging Sportsbook Legislation Given New Life The Massachusetts sports betting proposition was first passed by the House … Read more
There is an added air of intensity to this year’s election season. Come November, registered voters in several states will decide whether or not to authorize legal mobile sports betting. A Gamble In The Golden State California is at the heart of these discussions as residents are set to review several domestic betting proposals at … Read more
Ohio legal sports betting has yet to launch as regulators work towards developing guidelines for operators. Gaming officials have until January 1st of next year to have a product ready to debut. Some industry experts even suggest that domestic wagering could start in the fall. However, the rule-making process for state-licensed betting can often be … Read more
The Maine legal sports betting framework is about to get a massive overhaul and expansion. On Friday, the state’s House passed LD585 with a final vote count of 81-53. This bill, whose focus was to expand tribal sovereignty, was amended in March to include provisions for legal mobile sports betting privileges. Digital Exclusivity For Maine’s … Read more
Ohio legal sports betting passed at the end of last year, making it the last state to authorize domestic wagering in 2021. According to the new gambling law, operators must be ready to launch sports betting options by January 1, 2023. Commission Open To An Early Launch However, industry analysts predict that Ohio sports betting … Read more
The prospect of Kentucky legal sports betting is hanging on by mere threads as members of the Senate continue to push against House gambling measures. There are only three days left in the legislative session, leaving little time for Senators to negotiate or amend the bill. Nonetheless, Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer has expressed … Read more
On Monday night, Georgia lawmakers adjourned for the last time this session. While state legislators passed a handful of critical measures during GA’s 2022 congress – including provisions for an emergency fuel tax holiday and the initial workings of a flat income tax – sports betting didn’t make the cut. Legal Gambling Measures Fall Flat … Read more
Online sports betting in Canada is now a go as the province of Ontario debuted web-based sportsbooks yesterday with allowances for up to 30 vendors to compete in the market. As of today, only 13 mobile sportsbooks are approved for operation within the province of Ontario, with others still waiting for clearance from iGaming Ontario. … Read more
Kansas legal sports betting is poised to receive state authorization before the end of the 2022 legislative session. On Friday, lawmakers in the House finally voted to pass SB84 after a tumultuous overnight session. The bill aims to welcome in-person and legal mobile sports betting across the state. It is a House substitute for an … Read more
The Minnesota House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has favorably passed HF778, a bill that would legalize domestic sports betting within state borders. The MN Senate has yet to take up the bill for consideration but there is ample reason for optimism now that the House has 778 on the fast track. The current scope of … Read more
In 2020, each parish in the state of Louisiana was allowed to decide whether sports betting would be allowed in their territory. Most regions opted in for legal sports betting in Louisiana, and shortly after, retail venues opened for business to 21+ patrons. After months of in-person domestic sports betting operations in Louisiana, revenues and … Read more