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
Maine’s statehouses have passed LD553, and the bill currently is waiting on the Governor’s signature. It was finally settled that Maine’s sports gambling bill known as LD 553 would only allow patrons 21 years of age or older to legally bet on sports. While professional and collegiate sports wagering is permitted, the bill specifically prohibits … Read more
The NBA will soon offer sports betting — on fake basketball games. The NBA and the league’s players union announced a partnership with UK-based gaming provider Highlight Games to launch the virtual sports betting game NBA Last 90, which will allow people to bet real money on simulated matchups that use real NBA highlights and … Read more
Missouri (MO) currently has four sports betting bills that are in committee waiting for further action: SB 222, SB 195, HB 119, and HB 859. MO State lawmakers first introduced sports betting bills in 2018 after the Supreme Court repealed the PASPA act. Since then, eight states have passed sports betting legislation to allow adults … Read more
The Minnesota statehouses have introduced their own sports gambling bills, potentially bringing domestic sports wagering to North Star state. Minnesota Senate sponsors Roger Chamberlain, Karla Bigham, Karin Housley, Jeremy Miller, and Dave Senjem introduced SF 1894 on February 28th to the state’s 91st legislature. This bill hopes to establish a Sports Wagering Commission in the … Read more
The odds are not in New York’s favor. The New York mobile sports betting bill has stalled in the state Assembly as top Democrats disagree over whether an amendment to the state constitution is needed to pass the pending legislation. The legislative session ends Wednesday, June 19, and the issue is unlikely to be resolved … Read more