The Fourth of July is almost here, and several states have either lit the fuses, had bills turn out to be duds, or begun their own legal sports betting fireworks show before Independence Day. Arkansas officially opened its first-ever sportsbook on July 1, becoming the 9th state to legalize and launch sports betting. Oaklawn Race … 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
We hope all of the dads out there had a great time on Father’s Day — one that was full of beer, golf, and hopefully, bets won on golf. Now, let’s get down to business and see which states have legal sports betting legislation on this week’s docket. It looks like sportsbooks are finally getting … Read more
With the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA Finals in full swing, one must ask the question: Which states will have legal sports betting up and running this time next year? After three years of failing to pass, Alabama is getting daily fantasy sports back after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law … Read more
As we enter the month of June, the temperature is rising outside, and things are heating up in the state legislatures as more and more sports betting bills continue to pass and be signed into law. Colorado joined the fun on Friday when Gov. Polis signed the bill into law, becoming the 5th state of … Read more
We hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! Louisiana starts the week out with two hearings. This first one is on sports betting and – if passed – would give voters in each parish a choice to vote on whether they want to allow sports betting in their parish. The other bill is regarding … Read more