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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
Massachuttess is the most populated state in New England. Therefore lawmakers are looking to set a standard when it comes to legalized sports betting. There is currently a hand full of state bills that are in committee that if passed, would legalize domestic sports betting in the state of Massachuttes. The problem seems to be … Read more
LD 553 receives its final blessing to become a ME law. Maine’s legislative bill regarding sports gambling has received tremendous support and the final signature needed to bring domestic sports betting to the state. Representatives of Maine’s brick and mortar gaming venues wholly supported LD 553, and there was little to no formal opposition of … Read more
New Yorkers will have to wait another year to bet on sports from their smartphones. The New York online and mobile sports betting bill S 17D failed to pass in the Assembly on Wednesday — the final day of the 2019 legislative session — after lawmakers were unable to agree on whether the legislation would … Read more
There are currently three sports betting bills in committee that if enacted, would legalize sports gambling in the state of Connecticut. When it comes to online gambling, Connecticut has always stuck out like a sore thumb. They are one of the two US states that have specifically banned all online gambling via their general statutes. … Read more