Round two begins for California lawmakers on the road to striking sports betting gold. On Thursday, a bill to legalize sports betting in the state was reintroduced by California Assemblyman Adam Gray, who serves as the joint sponsor along with Senator Bill Dodd. California’s attempt to pass sports betting legislation last year failed at garnering … Read more
For the first time in history, New Jersey surpassed Nevada in sports betting action. New Jersey sportsbooks took $318.9 million for a single month handle in May, barely scraping ahead of Nevada’s $317.4 million for the month. Before the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, sports betting was banned prohibited … Read more
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when you’ve been around the block as much as Joe Biden, odds are you already know most — if not all — of the tricks the rest of the pack might pull. When Biden steps on the debate stage this evening on the second night of … Read more
Fourth of July fireworks are just around the corner, but oddsmakers are betting that sparks will fly during the first Democratic debate over the next two nights. Prop bets have been posted by online sportsbooks for the first 2020 Democratic primary debate being held tonight and tomorrow night at 9.p.m. ET in Miami, FL. And … Read more
Despite Republicans controlling the Texas Legislature, one Democrat’s proposal could eventually prevail with the backing of key lobbying groups. In February 2019, State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville filed two bills: HB 1275, the regulation of sports betting, and HJR 61, a constitutional amendment authorizing legislation to legalize sports betting. If the House bill can … 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