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Just as quickly as mobile sportsbooks entered the state, Florida’s domestic betting app options swiftly made their exit. On Monday evening, US District Judge Dabney Friedrich published a ruling that effectively voided the Seminole Gaming Compact. How Did We Get Here? The compact, signed in May by Governor Ron DeSantis, gave the Seminole Tribe exclusive … Read more
Senators in Massachusetts seem steadfast in the obstruction of legal sports betting in the state. S.269 crossed over to Senate Chambers after the House passed the bill with near-unanimity in July. However, recent political developments have pushed the Senate to pump the brakes on MA sports betting. A Vote For Research The sudden abandonment of … Read more
Maryland sports betting will soon launch at five of the state’s casinos. On Thursday, the Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission voted 5-2 to approve licenses for the following sportsbook operators: Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover Hollywood Casino in Perryville MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill Ocean Downs Casino in … Read more
City officials are looking to lift the ban on Chicago sports betting but not everyone is on board for such a deal. This move accompanies Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2019 gambling expansion for more casinos in Illinois. Details Of The Ordinance Alderman Walter Burnett is the chief sponsor for the Chicago sports betting ordinance. While the … Read more
Massachusetts lawmakers are softening up to the idea of state-licensed sports betting. But if they don’t act soon, residents will lose out on yet another year of sports betting privileges. The Long Road To Betting In an October virtual forum, Senator Eric Lesser advised constituents that Massachusetts sports betting is well on its way. He … Read more
New York State has officially announced its temporary mobile betting licensees. Two groups with nine mobile sportsbooks were awarded licenses. The mobile sportsbooks include: Caesars Sportsbook PointsBet Resorts World Bet Rush Street Interactive WynnBET Bally Bet BetMGM DraftKings FanDuel Each of these sportsbooks will payout 51% of all sports betting revenues to the state. State … Read more
Florida sports betting operations have kicked off with online early access. Without warning, the Seminole Tribe opened its Hard Rock Sportsbook to Florida residents last week. Despite the excitement of having finally unveiled sports betting options to the public, the Seminole Tribe has remained silent on the matter. Online Betting Launches, Seminoles Keep Quiet Many … Read more
Here at SBL, we’ve seen it all. And we’re not just talking about betting odds or types of online gambling. We’re talking about types of online gamblers. When people first follow their interest in sports betting to an actual online sportsbook, most of them understand that these are perfectly legitimate operations that comply with industry … Read more
The Sunshine State is now several steps closer to unveiling its domestic sports betting services. On Thursday, October 28th, the Seminole Tribe of Florida announced that it had reached Hard Rock Sportsbook hosting agreements with five of the state’s existing pari-mutuel facilities. The updated Seminole gaming compact delegated the privilege of sportsbook operations exclusively to … Read more
As the pressure to enact legal sports betting in Massachusetts intensifies, state lawmakers continue to drag their feet. In the past three years, over 30 states have welcomed some form of authorized betting. Bill Clears The House, Stumps the Senate July brought progress for the Bay State when representatives overwhelmingly approved of a sports betting … Read more
Next Tuesday, November 2nd, New Jersey constituents will decide whether or not to approve of yet another sports betting expansion in their state. New Jersey Reaches New Highs In the three years that the state has been legally operating domestic sportsbooks, gains and engagement have soared. With many bettors coming to visit from neighboring states, … Read more
Louisiana commercial and online sports betting will not be available until at least November. Gaming officials say that these delays are a consequence of tinkering with the internal controls. Because Louisiana sports betting and the gaming regulation involved are being handled by the State Police, their licensing procedures have differed greatly from other states. Delays … Read more