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Domestic sports betting has spread to 38 US states and Washington, D.C., but two of the top four most populated regions have yet to join the party. New York and Florida are now enjoying the spoils of domestic sportsbooks, but it could be years before California and Texas finalize the legalization process. Even in states … Read more
The North Carolina General Assembly is debating a new sports betting bill that would ban prop bets on college and amateur sports of all types and remove the option from local sportsbooks. NC joins a growing list of sports betting states that have opted out of prop bets locally, and it won’t be long before … Read more
An effort to get a Minnesota sports betting bill across the finish line in the state legislature is underway, but will it pass in time for sine die on Monday, May 20th? A hearing has been scheduled for this afternoon at 1 p.m. to consider MN HF2000, a bill that would legalize local sports betting, … Read more
It’s all about the education funding in Missouri when it comes to domestic sportsbooks. At least that’s what a legislative initiative called “Winning for Missouri Education” is selling when seeking the necessary signatures to launch a public vote to approve local sports betting. The effort is being helmed by MO’s professional sports franchises – the … Read more
Hawaii is one of a dozen states in the US that doesn’t permit domestic sports betting. That reality is due to an overall aversion to gambling by local politicians, but there are signs that those stances are beginning to soften in the Aloha State. HI HCR70 and its companion bill, HI HR55, were debated, amended, … Read more
On April 1st, the Minnesota Racing Commission voted to allow historical horse race betting terminals at the state’s two existing racinos, prompting an immediate and harsh response from legislators supporting circulating legal sports betting bills. The move was granted at the behest of Minnesota’s racetracks, Canterbury Park in Shakopee and Running Aces Harness Park in … Read more
If you are in Louisiana and looking for prop bets on college athletes, you won’t be able to find them at a domestic sportsbook soon. Beginning August 1, 2024, Louisiana sportsbooks will be prohibited from creating props for NCAA players across the board. A recent order enacted by The Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the regulatory body … Read more
As more and more US states are added to the list of sports betting-friendly territories, the holdouts are becoming a part of a shrinking minority. Hawaii, Alaska, and Utah may be permanent holdouts due to cultural and geographical reasons. Still, most other states have shown interest and appear positioned for legal sportsbooks within the next … Read more
We’ve all seen them. Advertisements for sports betting have ramped up significantly since the repeal of PASPA in 2018. As domestic sportsbooks have become commonplace in the United States, gambling venues are extra eager to make their potential clientele aware of their existence. And why not? The relentless pummeling of online and televised commercials has … Read more
Peach State lawmakers are once again debating a bill regarding legal sports betting in Georgia. Yesterday, Senate Bill 386 was passed, and the next stop is the State House for further consideration. What was also confirmed by the Senate is the need for a state constitutional amendment if these changes to gambling laws are to take … Read more
Alabama is a dry gambling state, largely due to historic conservative leadership and the attitudes of the citizenry. However, as states where sports betting is legal add to their numbers, AL becomes a part of a smaller minority. That issue is exacerbated by the presence of legal sports betting states connected to their borders except … Read more
North Carolina boasts the bold claim of “First in Flight,” but they’re bringing up the rear when it comes to adding mobile sports betting to their slate of local gambling options. The Tarheel State will now join the pack of US territories that allow for sportsbook apps to be downloaded to smartphones and tablets by … Read more