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Greece has given many things to Washington, DC over the past couple of centuries: democracy, architecture, and now — a mobile sports betting app. The DC Council voted Tuesday to approve the Athens-based Intralot as the sole mobile sports betting app provider in the nation’s capital, awarding the company with a $215 million contract. Intralot … Read more
We hope everyone got their fill of franks — Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo certainly did — fireworks, and Fourth of July festivities over the weekend! Now, it’s time to get back to business with our weekly US sports betting breakdown. Arkansas made history last week, becoming the 9th state to launch legalized sports betting … Read more
It could be a long, cold winter without legalized sports betting in Maine after what happened yesterday. Gov. Janet Mills could have signed the sports betting bill into law on Tuesday — legalizing land-based, online, and mobile sportsbooks across the state — but instead chose not to sign or veto the legislation, effectively putting it … Read more
The Fourth of July is almost here, and several states have either lit the fuses, had bills turn out to be duds, or begun their own legal sports betting fireworks show before Independence Day. Arkansas officially opened its first-ever sportsbook on July 1, becoming the 9th state to legalize and launch sports betting. Oaklawn Race … Read more
Legal sports betting has become a reality in Illinois after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that legalizes sports wagering late last week. Pritzker was a major component in guiding the bill through the state Legislature, leaving many optimistic about him signing it into law. His “Bill Signing Tour” made a stop in Springfield this … Read more
Woooooooooo, Bet! Sooie! Arkansas accepted its first-ever sports bet Monday morning at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, becoming the 9th state to officially launch legalized sports betting. Oaklawn was approved by the Arkansas Racing Commission in June to launch its sportsbook, which had set a tentative start date scheduled for Monday, July 1. “We’re excited to … Read more
Round two begins for California lawmakers on the road to striking sports betting gold. On Thursday, a bill to legalize sports betting in the state was reintroduced by California Assemblyman Adam Gray, who serves as the joint sponsor along with Senator Bill Dodd. California’s attempt to pass sports betting legislation last year failed at garnering … Read more
Despite Republicans controlling the Texas Legislature, one Democrat’s proposal could eventually prevail with the backing of key lobbying groups. In February 2019, State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville filed two bills: HB 1275, the regulation of sports betting, and HJR 61, a constitutional amendment authorizing legislation to legalize sports betting. If the House bill can … Read more
The sports betting industry has made a lot of progress in the United States following the year since the Supreme Court decision, and now, broadcasters are looking to get your television screen in on the action. Sinclair Broad Group, the nation’s leading broadcaster, has its sights on entering the sports betting market as states continue … Read more
Summer may have finally arrived, but which sports betting bills will beat the legislative heat and become law? Arkansas is just one week away from launching land-based, state-regulated sports betting. Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort plans to accept the state’s first-ever sports wager on July 1. But what’s the hold up in Illinois? The legislature … Read more
North Carolina has three sports betting bills on the table now. After introducing an NC bill to create a Sports Betting Regulatory Commission, legislators have submitted another sports gambling bill. House Bill 302, introduced to the 2019 session on March 7th, proposes allowing sports wagering to be conducted on tribal lands. If passed, this bill … Read more
With the pro leagues continuously murmuring about ‘integrity’ fees, are team owners held to high enough standards concerning betting? New Jersey rolled out their sports betting initiatives with a white glove approach, carefully and systematically. New relevant legislation does imply an interest in spreading their wings a bit more within the market. At this … Read more