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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
The Seminole Tribe has officially pulled Florida sports betting off the table until further notice. In November, the tribe appealed for a stay of court after U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich overturned the Seminole Gaming Compact. Seminole Appeal is Rejected On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected the … Read more
The post-Trump era of political betting odds has turned many of America’s favorite celebrities into congressional frontrunners. While many of these “bids” are mostly rumors and speculation, some personalities have been empowered to take a serious shot at politics. Dr. Oz Eyes PA Senate Seat On Tuesday, Mehmet “Dr.” Oz announced that he would be … Read more
Wisconsin has officially unveiled its first state-licensed legal sportsbook operations. On Tuesday, the Oneida Nation began taking wagers at its Green Bay betting location. Bettors will now be able to put money down on professional and college sports. This includes teams from the state such as the Packers and Bucks. Wisconsin Welcomes Tribal Betting The … Read more
Florida’s Seminole Gaming Compact was effectively overturned last week by a federal judge. On Monday, US District Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled in favor of the state’s pari-mutuel gaming facilities, ordering the suspension of all Florida sports betting operations. Florida Betting Privileges Revoked Friedrich’s verdict has sent state lawmakers and officials into a panic, scrambling to … Read more