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Like many businesses attempting to beat the odds and stay afloat during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, sportsbook operators are forced to place a losing wager. The upcoming week was going to be the biggest month yet for legal sports betting in the United States, with more states accepting wagers than ever before following the PASPA … Read more
There’s always a risk of losing money when placing a wager on sports. It’s why the saying “never bet more than you’re willing to lose” is a common saying among people practicing responsible gambling. But risking your life to place a sports bet legally should never be part of the equation. Legal sports betting in … Read more
After nearly a century of housing numerous underground sports betting operations and residents waiting patiently for the last eight months, the Land of Lincoln can now officially bet on sports legally. Legal sports betting in Illinois began on Monday, March 9, at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines when former NHL center and Chicago Blackhawks announcer … Read more
If you live in Washington state and want to bet on sports legally, lawmakers have made it clear they would rather have you travel to the nearest brick-and-mortar tribal casino during the coronavirus outbreak then allow you to place a wager on the Internet. An emergency bill to legalize Washington state sports betting was passed … Read more
Spring is nearly here, which means it’s almost time to set those clocks forward and bet on March Madness basketball. But before you do, remember to place wagers responsibly. The American Gaming Association, a DC-based gambling industry advocacy group, launched its “Have a Game Plan, Bet Responsibly” campaign on Thursday ahead of the 2020 NCAA … Read more
The bill to legalize sports betting in Wyoming had a good run, but in the end, lawmakers had to take the legislation out back and put it down—once and for all. Or at least until 2021. Rep. Tom Walters’ sponsored sports betting bill—H 225—died on the House floor on Friday, February 28, by a 32-27 … Read more
It’s finally Super Tuesday, which means one of the most popular times of year to bet on politics legally is finally here. A total of 1,357 delegates can be won on March 3, 2020, from the 16 Democratic presidential primary elections—14 states, American Samoa caucuses, Democrats Abroad primary. Although the 2020 Super Tuesday odds favor … Read more
The wait for sports betting is nearly over, and the light is expected to break through the clouds hanging over Big Sky Country sometime next month. The Montana Lottery Commission approved the types of bets and the sports that can be wagered on during a February 20 meeting. Lottery officials initially approved the drafted rules … Read more
There may be no place like home, but currently, there’s no place in Kansas to bet on sports legally. However, after discussing the issue for months and debating whether to allow sports betting in Kansas, the state Senate voted to give sportsbooks a new home. The Kansas sports betting bill—SB 283—passed 23-15 on a full … Read more
Starting with the upcoming 2020 season, the National Football League will allow stadiums to have betting lounges and teams to accept sponsorships from legal sportsbook operators. But don’t bet on the stadium accepting a real-money wager on any NFL odds or betting lines—at least not while Commissioner Roger Goodell is captain aboard the Titanic. According … Read more
Although the Alabama Legislature’s odds of passing legal sports betting or a gambling expansion are virtually slim to none this year, it appears state lawmakers are now at least taking a serious look at the issue. Gov. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 719 back on February 14, establishing the Study Group for Gambling Policy to … Read more
Despite missing out on Super Bowl betting earlier this month, it appears the Land of Lincoln will have sportsbooks before the first game of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament tips off next month. Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address on Wednesday and said legal sports betting in Illinois “appears to be on track … Read more