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The 2022 legislative session for the state of Kansas does not conclude until May 20th, but it appears that both the Senate and Statehouse are in agreement on the passage of a legal sports betting bill that closely resembles the language present in 2021’s bill. In 2021, the KS Senate favorably passed legal sports betting … Read more
Kentucky lawmakers are moving with one foot in front of the other as they try to pass a legal state sports betting bill before the legislative session’s end. On Friday, March 18th, representatives from the state House voted to approve HB606 and HB608 with overwhelming favor. The terms of the bills are as such: HB606: … Read more
Gaming regulators in Illinois provided a new and, frankly, a reactionary amendment to its laws against gambling and sports betting. In light of recent sanctions against Russia, the state has chosen to display its solidarity by electing to ban wagering on Russian and Belarusian sports. IL Legal Betting Ban The ban has been in effect … Read more
Kentucky legal sports betting has a serious chance at getting authorization this year. On Wednesday morning, House Committee members voted unanimously to pass HB610, a bill package that would address wagering, online poker, and so-called “gray machines.” The legal sports betting bill has bipartisan support from House Democrats and Republicans. The package is Kentucky’s most … Read more
Oil prices have officially surpassed $100 per barrel and consumers are feeling the pinch. The cost to fill one’s tank has nearly doubled over just a few weeks. With no end in sight, many are panicked and looking for a way to supplement the added costs. Fortunately for bettors, the Internet’s fastest paying sportsbooks are … Read more
The Walt Disney Company’s 1996 acquisition of ESPN has since been revered as one of the group’s best executive moves to date. In 25 years, the platform’s success has skyrocketed, making Disney one of the largest players in the sports broadcasting game. Streaming To Sports Betting Even so, Disney’s cable ambitions have been subject to … Read more
Here at SBL, we’re big advocates of cryptocurrency. Crypto isn’t only the best way to fund your online sports betting (or frankly, your online anything else), it’s also functionally disconnected – or, at least, as disconnected as anything can be – from the old-money fiat structure of the world. That, more than anything else, is … Read more
Two Missouri sports betting measures could legalize local wagering this year. Backed by the state’s tribes and professional sports teams, HB2502 and HB2506 aim to legalize both in-person and online sports betting. Working On A Tight Schedule Lawmakers have until May 13th to push the legislation through. Fortunately, they are off to a great start. … Read more
Legal sports betting states are increasing avenues of access for in-state wagering as March Madness prepares to kick off on Sunday. This week, Illinois lawmakers approved an amendment to allow bettors to set up sportsbook accounts remotely. Increased Sportsbook Access The measure will go into effect on Saturday, coupled with the statewide debut of BetMGM’s … Read more
Alabama may become the next Bible Belt state to welcome domestic sports betting though, it won’t be easy. The state has long-held anti-gambling sentiments, even lacking a lottery system. Proposal For Alabama Betting However, a recent proposal by Sen. Greg Albritton aims to legalize Alabama sports betting along with several other gambling ventures. The bill … Read more
Colorado sports betting saw huge booms in engagement for the month of January, breaking the state’s record wagers for placed in a single month. Sportsbook handles shot up by 24.3% from December 2021, totaling approximately $573 million. For reference, that would be the equivalent of having had every single resident bet at least $100 during … Read more
Residents of the North Star state may soon reap the benefits of domestic wagering, as a result of a renewed gaming effort in the Senate. Still, several conversations must be had before Minnesota’s legislature can put a sports betting bill on the Governor’s desk. The bipartisan alliance is being led by Republican Sen. Roger Chamberlain … Read more