Find the latest news related to legal sports betting including state and federal laws.
The Mountaineer State will be the next state to introduce legal sports wagering options come this September. At one point, the path to sports betting legalization seemed clear-cut, however, several hurdles presented themselves along the way. West Virginia’s story establishes a precedent that other states should look to follow. Before PASPA was repealed in the … Read more
In New Jersey, placing bets can now be done in the palm of your hand. On Monday, August 6, 2018, New Jersey allowed DraftKings, the first company to officially begin state-wide online legal sports betting, to roll out their new app, DraftKings Sportsbook. DraftKings, the world’s largest daily fantasy sports platform, was the first company … Read more
When the Murphy v. NCAA decision was handed down, sports betting advocates began celebrating a major victory. PASPA was declared unconstitutional and states could legalize sports betting without any interference from the federal government. The original intent of the Supreme Court’s decision was that sports betting options could be authorized within their borders, however, some … Read more
The Rocky Mountain State is ready to join the legal sports betting coalition in the United States. The state is being realistic in terms of knowing it won’t happen until 2019, but they’ve got the correct domino’s falling into place. Legislators from both parties have already begun the lobbying process to get a bill out … Read more
The US sports betting movement is growing more with each day. More states are cozying up to the idea of legal sports betting and several have already passed legislation on it. Each state has their own protocols in place regarding revenue share, tax percentages, etc. Tax, in particular, is pivotal for the rollout of more … Read more
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was the first in line to place New Jersey’s first ever legal sports bet. Even though it was partially done as a political stunt his bet will be remembered as the first legal sports bet in the state of New Jersey. The NJ Governor put $20 on Germany to win … Read more
The US recently celebrated a major victory in the pursuit of legal sports betting. PASPA, the long-standing federal ban on regulated betting, was struck down after the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional. While this opens up a range of domestic sports gambling opportunities, there are many states that must factor in their state-tribal gambling compacts … Read more
Monday, May 14th, 2018 was made into a historic day in recent American history when the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was unconstitutional. The PASPA act was a federal ban on sports betting across America and gave professional sporting leagues the grounds to sue … Read more
States advocating for legal sports betting celebrated a major victory after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey in the Murphy vs. NCAA case. The ruling saw the end of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or the federal ban on sports betting in 46 states. This means states can now introduce … Read more
Monday, May 14th, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States voted in favor of New Jersey casinos when it ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) violates constitutional rights. In a 7-2 decision, the SCOTUS knocked down federal restrictions that limited 46 states from offering sports betting. It is now believed … Read more
MGM Resorts International is an American entertainment company currently operating destination resort casinos in 5 American states; Nevada, Mississippi, Maryland, Michigan and New Jersey with another on the way in Massachusetts. Atop of the company is CEO Jim Murren, who has worked his way up through the company since he first joined MGM in 1998. … Read more
Missouri hopes to join West Virginia and Kansas in passing a sports betting bill that would see legal betting options introduced into the local economy. There are 3 different versions of the bill up for deliberation. The Missouri House of Representatives met to discuss these bills and what they consider best for their state. The … Read more