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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
America’s Dairyland is looking to expand its array of visitor attractions, namely sports betting. Wisconsin sports betting first went domestic earlier this year when Gov. Evers amended and signed the Oneida Nation’s gambling compact. Just last month, Green Bay’s Oneida Casino began accepting in-person wagers. Now, it seems that the St. Croix Chippewa will be … Read more
Lawmakers in North Carolina are giving serious consideration to the prospect of state-licensed sports betting. In August, the state’s Senate voted 26-19 to approve SB688. The bill would expand gambling privileges by extending sports betting to commercial operators. Lawmakers Revisit SB688 North Carolina sports betting is already a reality at its several tribal-owned casinos. Still, … Read more
Washington has been slowly rolling out sports betting services across its casinos and operators are as happy as could be. Three of the state’s tribal casinos have betting services up and running, with two more expected to follow in the coming weeks. Mobile Betting Meets Geofencing Up until this month, Washington sports betting was limited … Read more
If you’ve been following the latest crypto news over the last several months, you’ve probably been bludgeoned ad nauseum with stories about how the marketplace is about to get rekt by regulations and similar nonsense. But honestly, there’s not all that much to worry about. Sure, governments will try to regulate the crypto market, but … Read more
The debacle over Chicago sports betting has picked up heat in recent months. The prospect of stadium betting has caused gaming executives to spar with local sports teams. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been at the front of this campaign, pushing for stadium betting as a solution to recent financial windfalls. This week, her efforts proved … Read more
Legislators in Ohio have finally settled on a sports betting law that everyone can get on board with. On Wednesday morning, the state’s Senate voted 31-1 to approve Bill 29. Later that day, the House voted 72-12 in favor of the bill. Now, after three long years of deliberation, Ohio sports betting is finally set … Read more
In November 2020, sports enthusiasts from Baltimore to Bethesda welcomed state-licensed betting with overwhelming approval. Through a long year of deliberations, residents have been patiently awaiting good news. MD Sports Betting Goes Live At long last, that good news has arrived: Maryland sports betting is set to launch as soon as Friday. Five of the … Read more
2021 may go down as the most significant year in the history of sports betting in the United States as the onset of the NFL season has jump-started astronomical levels of revenue collections in two of the nation’s top gambling hubs. In October, New Jersey sports betting hauled in $1,303,198,342, beating their previous high mark … Read more