Arizona sports betting enthusiasts may now rejoice! All state-licensed athletic wagers became legal as of September 9th. The Grand Canyon State had to overcome several major obstacles, one of which threatened to completely suspend sports betting operations the week before opening. The RunDown on AZ Sports Betting HB2772, signed by Governor Doug Ducey, authorized sports … Read more
Despite delays in coordinating rules for Maryland’s newly legalized sports betting operations, state teams and sportsbooks have already been eager to write up partnership contracts. Caesars Makes Big Moves in Maryland Just Wednesday Caesars Entertainment announced a deal with the Baltimore Ravens. The NFL team is projected to be the AFC North’s Division Champs, making … Read more
Connecticut sports betting has finally made its way to reality and will be operated by the state’s tribe and Lottery. While residents in the state will not be able to place domestic bets until sometime in October, they have plenty to look forward to. What Connecticut Residents Need to Know The Connecticut Lottery Corp will … Read more
Parimutuel betting operations in Florida are continuing to wage war in the courts. There have been several public criticisms of the state’s most recent Seminole Gaming Compact. Florida was long able to ignore the noise and move forward some of its wealthiest commercial operators armed themselves with legal representation. Attacks on the Compact Monday saw … Read more
A scenario that is becoming commonplace across the USA are states that find themselves surrounded by other regions that allow for legal sports betting. This is the case in Massachusetts. States that share a border with MA are raking in sports betting revenue and are also attracting their residents to visit and place a wager … Read more
One of the biggest reasons potential bettors are hesitant to join a legitimate online sportsbook has to do with the issue of perceived legality. All the most reputable online sports betting sites are legal and safe to use for US players, but there’s a lot of misinformation out there. That’s especially true now that so … Read more
Iowa was among the second wave of legal sports betting states when it launched its brick-and-mortar and online sportsbooks back in August 2019, roughly 15 months after the overturn of PASPA. Since then, Iowa has seen its move into sports gambling pay off handsomely, as the market was immediately popular. You can review the numbers … Read more
Sports has a serious problem. Ratings are historically down across the board in 2020, with the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL all cratering in the viewership department. While the popularity of sports – in terms of broadcast numbers – has been waning over the last decade, the year-over-year losses suffered by every major American league … Read more
What seemed like a sure bet just a few weeks ago is now off the table, as the California Legislature will no longer consider an amendment to allow for domestic sportsbooks to operate within the state’s borders. The bill was positioned for debate and was on the fast track for passage due to the state’s … Read more
On March 8, 2020, two bills related to legal sports betting landed on Governor Ralph Northam’s desk for his signature but sat for months while legislators considered technical amendments. HB 896 and SB 384 define sports betting within Virginia and also provide provisions allowing for the construction of domestic casinos. Debates have now settled, and … Read more
The California state legislature has been considering an amendment that would allow for domestic sports betting, but regional tribal leaders have introduced their own constitutional amendment that would require all wagers to be made at Native American casinos and four state horse tracks. State legislators have been focused on a sports betting amendment as of … Read more
Washington, D.C. area sports bettors are in for a treat come June, as local online lottery platform, GambetDC, plans to roll out a new downloadable app that will allow for mobile wagers to be placed on major athletic competitions. Per an Executive Director Order from the government of Washington D.C., the new sports betting app … Read more