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Down by the Bayou, residents have been eagerly awaiting the advent of online sports betting. However, a slew of back-to-back delays and disasters brought all operations to a pause as gaming officials needed more time for regulatory review. Details For Louisiana’s Launch But Louisiana’s wait is finally over: mobile sportsbooks will launch in the state … Read more
“Draft Punk” “The emperor has no clothes.” “The king is dead.” “Long live the king?” Those were some alternate titles we considered for this post. As you’ll see, they all work. Now, then: Since 2018, the legal online sports betting market in the United States has been extremely competitive. With the fall of PASPA came … Read more
Headlines touting the fiscal success of legal sports betting states may be overestimating the value and incentive for domestic sportsbooks to do business in the US. Caught in the heat of competition, several operators have reported out-of-pocket costs that have shown little return. As the saying goes, you have to spend money to make money. … Read more
The prospect of California sports betting stands to cause a massive debacle during the 2022 Midterm Elections. In what has become a battle of the lobbyists, major commercial operators are going toe-to-toe with tribal gaming groups for control over California’s vast market. Betting To Come To The Golden State Legalization will only happen via a … Read more
2021 marked a huge year for sports betting. Seven states authorized sports betting for the first time, while many others took to expanding their state’s gambling infrastructure. But the new year brings another opportunity for commercial and tribal operators to push for legislation in the remaining non-betting states. Operators Push Into California For these groups, … Read more
While delays have long kept Massachusetts sports betting just barely out of reach, the state’s residents have taken matters into their own hands. After months of unfulfilled promises, a total of 88 small businesses signed a letter to the Senate, demanding that their voices be heard. Betting Bills Put To Rest The letter urges lawmakers … Read more
A new bill proposed by State Rep. Ken Luttrell stands to bring sports betting to the Sooner State! Under the terms of the bill, Oklahoma sports betting would be operated by the state’s tribes. Details of the Bill & the Climate Rep. Luttrell’s sports betting bill is tame when compared to the gaming expansions seen … Read more
Mobile betting in New York has already become a record-breaking sensation in the two days it has been available to the public. After a bright and early kick-off on Saturday morning, residents rushed to their phones to bet on the day’s events. Mobile Betting Meets The Big City Only four of the nine approved sportsbook … Read more
After years of watching residents flock to neighboring states for mobile betting access, New York finally has leverage on which to reel bettors back. And just in time for the playoffs too! Mobile Betting Kicks Off Tomorrow On January 8th, four of the state’s nine approved sportsbooks will debut their respective betting apps. At 9 … Read more
Election years have historically given momentum to legislation that was previously left on the back burner. And it seems that 2022 will be no different. With over 30 U.S. states hosting some form of sports betting within their borders, others are looking to hop on the bandwagon. But not without a strategy. As politicians prepare … Read more
Legal Florida sports betting has seen an incredibly turbulent 2021. It now seems that this trend of political chaos will carry on into 2022. Over the year, the state passed the Seminole Gaming compact, launched sports betting, and quickly suspended it. Florida Loses Betting Access For those unfamiliar with the situation in the Sunshine State, … Read more
In a last-minute victory by the Governor, Ohio has officially joined six other states in legalizing domestic sports betting by the end of 2021. On December 22, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29, authorizing the operation of both in-person and legal sports betting apps. Terms Of House Bill 29 House Bill 29 was one … Read more