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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
Minnesota is one of twelve remaining states in the USA that doesn’t permit sports betting over the web or in person. MN is surrounded by North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Each of those states offers some form of local sportsbook, and all Minnesotans need to do is cross over into any surrounding state … Read more
Across the United States, domestic sports betting has become the norm. All but 12 states possess at least some form of sportsbook, be they online, at a retail location, or on tablets and smartphones via sports betting apps. One state that isn’t including itself in on the fun is Missouri. MO is one of the … Read more
In November of 2022, voters in California were presented with two propositions for legalizing domestic sports betting. Prop 26 was placed on ballots and, if approved, would have ushered in sports betting at tribal casinos and card rooms across the state. Prop 27 was also placed in front of CA voters in 2022, except it … Read more
The totals being reported in the monthly state-by-state sports betting revenues are staggering over the third and fourth quarters of 2023. Since September, legal sports betting states across the US have come close to or set new all-time highs for revenue, handle, and profits. Gambling on sports always picks up once the NFL and college … Read more
21 and older gamblers in Florida can rejoice in the glory of entering a Seminole Hard Rock Casino and betting on pro or college sports starting today. Florida sportsbooks will open at the following Hard Rock Casino locations. Sportsbooks In Florida Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood … Read more
January 8, 2024, is the date set by North Carolina lawmakers for the onset of domestic mobile sports betting in the state. Unfortunately, politicians haven’t wrapped up the regulatory process in time to meet their launch date. Beginning in early January would have allowed NC to partake in the biggest sports betting month of the … Read more
Anytime a gaming compact is agreed upon that doesn’t feature open competition for licensing and operation, there’s certain to be opposition. Domestic gambling in the United States is big business, and any parties that aren’t included are prepared to spend money to get a piece of the pie. That scenario is exacerbated when considering highly … Read more