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When it comes to betting big on anything, no sportsbook or casino comes close to the action on Wall Street. And now, one of the market leaders for legalized sports betting in the United States is planning to let you bet on their success next year. The Boston-based DraftKings announced earlier this week plans to … Read more
Heading into the Holiday season, all Michigan bettors wanted for Christmas was legal sports betting. And nearly one year after the Grinch stole the hope of placing bets in the state, residents can officially ’tis the sportsbooks to be jolly. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Michigan sports betting bill—the Lawful Sports Betting Act—into law Friday … Read more
California voters: After this, there is no turning back on what the future of legal sports betting will look like in the state. You vote on the blue bill—the path ends, you wake up after the election and bet wherever you want to bet. You vote the red bill—you stay uncompetitive, and I show you … Read more
Despite making progress over the past year and a half on sports betting—and gambling as a whole—in the United States, presidential candidates rarely comment on the issue of regulated sportsbooks and casinos. But one 2020 Democratic candidate recently dipped his toe into the water and made his stance known on legalized sports betting and online … Read more
Pennsylvania is one of the fastest-growing legal sports betting markets in the United States and is expected to challenge Nevada and New Jersey for the top spot in the coming years. The reasons? Pennsylvania’s much larger population—PA: ~13 million, NV: ~3 million, NJ: ~9 million—and the inclusion of legalized online sportsbooks and mobile betting apps, … Read more
It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year whether you’re shopping for presents during the Holiday season or shopping for betting lines trying to find an edge in your favor. Much like how the clock is ticking on buying gifts and having packages delivered in time for Christmas—lawmakers hoping to bring legal sports betting … Read more
While Illinois sportsbooks will miss out on the most bet on sporting event in the United States, another betting action-heavy event may be on the table. Earlier this week, Democratic state Rep. Michael Zalewski ruled out legal sports betting in Illinois starting before the biggest NFL game of the season: Super Bowl 54. While that’s … Read more
After today’s vote, the legislation for Michigan sports betting sees the finish line, and there’s only one hurdle left before it becomes law. By a vote of 35-3 today, the Senate passed the sports betting bill to legalize in-person, online, and mobile sportsbooks. “I’m of the belief that providing a legal, safe and regulated option … Read more
After nearly two years of having a rough go at legalizing sports betting, Michigan lawmakers are now making the legislative process look easy. The Senate Regulatory Reform Committee voted unanimously today in favor of most of the iGaming bill package that includes the legalization of sports betting in Michigan as well as Internet poker, online … Read more
The Holiday season is already in full swing, and a few state lawmakers are hoping to give residents the gift of legal sports betting before the last of the 2019 legislative sessions wrap up. Licensed and regulated sportsbooks still aren’t offered in the majority of states, and most of the legislatures that haven’t passed a … Read more
Do you know what’s as good as or even better than receiving a Christmas present? Getting to open a Christmas present before December 25. For Michigan residents, the odds of Santa Claus bringing the gift of legal sports betting and online casinos have never been higher, as stated by multiple recent industry reports. According to … Read more
As more individuals and groups come out in favor of legal sports betting in Michigan, it will get increasingly harder for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to remain at odds with the current proposal. Michigan’s Indian tribe leaders—whose 24 casinos statewide contributed $53.4 million in gambling taxes to the Detroit and state budget last year—have reportedly declared … Read more