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Find the latest news related to legal sports betting including state and federal laws.

Mobile Sports Betting In Maryland Debuts Today With 7 Online Sportsbooks

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Brick-and-mortar sports betting venues have been active in Maryland since December 2021, but today, area gamblers will gain access to mobile and online sportsbooks from seven major vendors. Legal sports betting in Maryland now includes all available options (in-person, mobile, online, offshore), but the introduction of mobile sportsbooks, in particular, will exponentially improve revenue collections. … Read more

Complaints Mount Against Domestic Sportsbook Sites Regarding Slow Payouts

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The Better Business Bureau has received north of 2,000 complaints recently regarding sluggish payout times from massive domestic sportsbook operators like FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, and others. The BBB rates businesses based on their ability to respond to customer complaints in a satisfactory manner and has issued the following letter grades for some of the largest … Read more

Domestic Sports Betting In California Fails As Voters Reject Propositions 26 And 27

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The future of legal sports betting in California was a key item on ballots yesterday, and voters weighed in with a resounding “no” in regard to in-person, mobile, and online domestic sportsbooks in CA. Both Proposition 26 and Proposition 27 merely required a simple majority to pass, but California’s constituents have spoken loudly in opposition … Read more

Poll Reveals Legal California Sportsbooks Are Not A Sure Bet This November

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The citizens of the state of California will vote on two sports betting propositions on November 8th that, if passed, will regulate domestic sportsbooks in the state for in-person, online, and mobile wagering. With 31 days remaining on the clock before votes are cast to decide the fate of Proposition 26 and Proposition 27, a … Read more

IRS Bitcoin Inquiry And Its Impact On Cryptocurrency Sports Betting Winnings

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The Internal Revenue Service is currently stepping up efforts to collect cryptocurrency transaction records, believing that nearly $30 billion in tax revenue will result from the investigation. Customers that have used the popular tax filing software like TurboTax in the past have probably seen the following question on their last few returns: “At any time … Read more

More Than 40 Parties Interested In Legal MA Sports Betting

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has received more than 40 notices of intent from prospective legal sports betting providers.

Massachusetts sports betting was legalized just under a month ago, but eager locals are already laying the pressure on gaming officials to move forward with a speedy launch.  Residents Anticipate 2022 Launch While some states have successfully rolled out domestic sportsbook options in a matter of months, others have taken years. Noting the lengths it … Read more

Legal Mobile Betting In Maryland To Make A 2022 Debut

Maryland legal mobile sports betting to launch by the end of the year.

Online and mobile sports betting options have yet to make their arrival in Maryland. However, recent developments could bring about a fall debut.  Earlier rumors positioned the state’s digital sportsbook launch for September 8th, concurrent with the NFL’s regular season start. But, with just one day until kickoff, it has become clear that this is … Read more

How To Bet On The NFL In California, Florida, Texas, And Georgia

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With the 2022-23 NFL season now less than 48 hours away, bettors around the country are gearing up to lay some action on the Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams and the entire Week 1 slate of games. However, if you’re in Florida, Georgia, Texas, or California, you can’t drive to an in-person sportsbook or … Read more

Kansas Legal Sports Betting Is Live: How & Where To Wager

Governor Laura Kelly placed the first wager, marking the start of legal online sports betting in Kansas.

Kansas legal sports betting< options have, at long last, made their shining debut. With few limitations, the state’s “soft opening” seems to meet the same scale as a full-blown launch. Celebrating The Soft Launch On Thursday morning, residents gathered at the Hollywood Casino in Kansas City to hear Gov. Laura Kelly’s commencement speech. She celebrated ... Read more

What To Expect When Kansas Legal Betting Launches Tomorrow

Kansas legal sports betting is set to make its debut with a soft launch on September 1st.

Kansas legal sports betting kicks off tomorrow morning with a statewide “soft launch.” To help eager residents prepare for the big day ahead, we have compiled a brief spiel detailing what one can expect as sportsbook options begin to roll out.  Soft Launch Schedule Tomorrow’s activities will kick off at noon local time. Differing greatly … Read more