Golden State residents are getting ready to watch one of the most expensive lobbying battles of the decade unfold ahead of the 2022 Midterm elections. Tribal and commercial sportsbooks are competing for the opportunity to host local event wagering operations. Over the past year, a handful of political action groups have submitted a wide variety … Read more
Massachusetts lawmakers are racing against the clock to hand over a sports betting resolution to Gov. Charlie Baker. There is pending legislation in both the House and Senate, though some residents worry that an official sportsbook authorization might not make the July 31st deadline. A Lengthy Battle For Betting The state has been pushing for … Read more
New York is leading by example as it relishes the fruits of legal mobile sports betting. In less than 6 months of operation, the state has already accumulated more than $263 million in revenues. These funds have been designated for education and youth sports programs. Sportsbooks Sweep The Big Apple Gov. Kathy Hochul excitedly told … Read more
Many are giddy with anticipation at the prospect of legal online sports betting in Ohio. Ever since Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on the state gambling expansion last December, lawmakers and local officials have been pushing for a swift start. Fall Start Proves To Be False Just a few weeks ago, a variety of media … Read more
The general public has been left with little information regarding the legalization of Massachusetts online sports betting. Things have been kept quiet since the state’s Senate approved new gambling legislation last month. And while Gov. Charlie Baker has previously displayed overwhelming support for sportsbook legalization, he has yet to sign off on the historic bill. … Read more
Lawmakers in North Carolina are looking to extend domestic sportsbook privileges to national commercial gaming entities. So far, things are looking bright! Changes To Come To NC As of now, legal North Carolina sports betting operations are restricted to retail wagers on federally recognized native land. In-state bettors have to make the drive to either … Read more
Despite the strides of progress made in both the House and Senate, Minnesota has missed its opportunity to authorize a legal state sports betting bill. As a result, residents will have to forgo yet another year of domestic betting. Lost Is Another Year Of Legal Betting To be fair, most didn’t anticipate the passage of … Read more
North Star State lawmakers are pursuing a last-ditch effort to authorize Minnesota legal online sports betting operations before the end of the state’s legislative session. Last week, in a surprising turn of events, Minnesota’s House voted to pass HF778 with a 13-member majority. Amended Legal Betting Bill Gets Traction And while most did not expect … Read more
Missouri lawmakers are reviewing a handful of legal sports betting bills that could revitalize the state’s gaming infrastructure and create a new source of revenue for the state. Missouri Legal Betting Well On Its Way Out of the ten gambling measures deliberated throughout this session, only one has crossed over to the other chamber. HB2502, … Read more
In November 2020, sports enthusiasts from Baltimore to Bethesda welcomed state-licensed betting with overwhelming approval. Through a long year of deliberations, residents have been patiently awaiting good news. MD Sports Betting Goes Live At long last, that good news has arrived: Maryland sports betting is set to launch as soon as Friday. Five of the … Read more
The Seminole Tribe has officially pulled Florida sports betting off the table until further notice. In November, the tribe appealed for a stay of court after U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich overturned the Seminole Gaming Compact. Seminole Appeal is Rejected On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected the … Read more
The post-Trump era of political betting odds has turned many of America’s favorite celebrities into congressional frontrunners. While many of these “bids” are mostly rumors and speculation, some personalities have been empowered to take a serious shot at politics. Dr. Oz Eyes PA Senate Seat On Tuesday, Mehmet “Dr.” Oz announced that he would be … Read more