Massachusetts Sports Betting Teeters On Edge Of Legalization

The fate of Massachusetts legal sports betting has boiled down to one issue: college athletics.

With just four days to settle on a Massachusetts legal sports betting resolution, the chambers are in shambles. State legislators in the House and Senate are split on the issue of collegiate-level wagering, an obstacle that could block legal betting well into 2023. College Betting To Block Legalization The ongoing delays in the negotiation process … Read more

New Hard Rock Casino Hosts VA Legal Retail Sports Betting

Virginia legal sports betting is now accessible for in-person bettors at Bristol's temporary Hard Rock casino location.

Hard Rock International is making strides in Virginia as the gaming conglomerate celebrates a successful first two weeks of legal retail sportsbook operations.  Hard Rock’s Legal Sportsbook Launch The Bristol casino opened its doors on Monday, January 11th, after hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony that morning. In addition to the location’s sportsbook kiosk, Hard Rock Bristol … Read more

SWARC Rolls Out New Maryland Legal Betting Regulations

Revisions to licensing regulations could accelerate Maryland's legal mobile sports betting launch.

Legal mobile sports betting apps have yet to make their debut in Old Line State and NFL fans are becoming increasingly eager for their arrival. Commission Comes Under Heat Bettors are free to place in-person wagers at any of Maryland’s five participating casinos. However, brick-and-mortar gambling is not feasible for the weekly patron. And while … Read more

Casino Commission Announces Ohio Legal Sportsbook Applicants

Application windows have opened for prospective Ohio legal online sportsbook providers.

Ohio sports betting fans are eagerly anticipating the state’s launch. With just over four months until legal wagers can be placed, regulators are scrambling to get items in order. Fortunately, things seem to be moving along with speed and diligence.  Sportsbook Applicants Roll In  The Ohio Casino Control Commission is now allowing prospective sportsbook providers … Read more

Beat The Buzzer : Will Massachusetts Legalize Sportsbooks?

Legal sports betting in Massachusetts is now up to the flexibility of a few lawmakers, including Ron Mariano (pictured here).

Massachusetts lawmakers have until July 31st to pass H3993 The Massachusetts State Senate wants to ban collegiate betting Both the House and Senate remain unwilling to budge on the issue Massachusetts residents are tired of waiting for the advent of new sports betting laws. Between a slew of broken promises from lawmakers, division amongst the … Read more

Midwestern Madness: Legal Betting In Kansas and Nebraska

Nebraska and Kansas sports betting won't arrive until sometime in the fall. Here's what bettors need to know before the launch.

Legal sports betting options are slowly swiping across the Midwest, making for an eventful athletics season in the fall. Kansas and Nebraska are only the latest states to authorize the operation of domestic sportsbooks. Still, it doesn’t seem like they’re too late to join the party.  Kansas Betting On Its Way Gov. Laura Kelly anticipates … Read more

Oregon Sports Betting Hauls In All Time High Sportsbook Revenue In May

image for legal sports betting in Oregon in May of 2022 and associate revenue reports

New all-time highs were set in the state of Oregon on our most recent state-by-state sports betting revenue report calculations. Legal Oregon sports betting experienced its biggest revenue month of all time in May with $5,034,036, topping its previous high of $4,428,658 which was set in November of 2021. OR managed to haul in its … Read more

North Carolina To Undergo Legal Sports Betting Expansion

North Carolina will welcome a new retail legal sportsbook operator in time for the NFL season.

North Carolina sports betting is set on the path toward expansion as lawmakers and operators alike look for ways to branch out and grow.  Anticipate A New Operator In Town At present, bettors have access to just two state-licensed sportsbooks. Both locations are owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in partnership … Read more

Gov. Laura Kelly Anticipates Fall Launch For Kansas Sports Betting

Legal online sportsbooks to launch in Kansas in the fall.

Kansans were greeted with an exciting announcement on Monday morning after Gov. Laura Kelly performed a ceremonial signing of the state’s historic new sports betting laws.  After all the news outlets had completed their photo opportunities, the Governor took some time to address the progress on sportsbook licensing and launch preparations. According to her, proceedings … Read more

Community Advocates Warn Voters Of California Legal Sports Betting Loophole

California legal sports betting could hurt local card rooms if tribes are given expanded rights to pursue legal action against them/

A new loophole has been revealed in the California Legalize Sports Betting On American Indian Lands Initiative that reportedly puts cardrooms at risk.  Tribes Look To Target Local Cardrooms As per a recent press release from a group called Taxpayers Against Special Interest Monopolies, Central Valley could lose over $1 million in tax revenue if … Read more

Colorado Sports Betting Audit Reveals Tax Discrepancies Amid Regulator Malpractice

Colorado sports betting audit has revealed a number of issues within state regulatory agencies.

A recent audit of the Division of Gaming and Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission found multiple instances of severe mismanagement by gambling regulators in the Centennial State. Colorado sports betting sites could be in trouble.  Summarizing The Colorado Audit The marks against Colorado’s regulatory agencies highlighted issues of tax discrepancies and an alarming lack of … Read more