We’ve all seen them. Advertisements for sports betting have ramped up significantly since the repeal of PASPA in 2018. As domestic sportsbooks have become commonplace in the United States, gambling venues are extra eager to make their potential clientele aware of their existence. And why not? The relentless pummeling of online and televised commercials has … Read more
Brick-and-mortar sports betting venues have been active in Maryland since December 2021, but today, area gamblers will gain access to mobile and online sportsbooks from seven major vendors. Legal sports betting in Maryland now includes all available options (in-person, mobile, online, offshore), but the introduction of mobile sportsbooks, in particular, will exponentially improve revenue collections. … Read more
Massachusetts sports betting was legalized just under a month ago, but eager locals are already laying the pressure on gaming officials to move forward with a speedy launch. Residents Anticipate 2022 Launch While some states have successfully rolled out domestic sportsbook options in a matter of months, others have taken years. Noting the lengths it … Read more
Online and mobile sports betting options have yet to make their arrival in Maryland. However, recent developments could bring about a fall debut. Earlier rumors positioned the state’s digital sportsbook launch for September 8th, concurrent with the NFL’s regular season start. But, with just one day until kickoff, it has become clear that this is … Read more
Kansas legal sports betting< options have, at long last, made their shining debut. With few limitations, the state’s “soft opening” seems to meet the same scale as a full-blown launch. Celebrating The Soft Launch On Thursday morning, residents gathered at the Hollywood Casino in Kansas City to hear Gov. Laura Kelly’s commencement speech. She celebrated ... Read more
Kansas legal sports betting kicks off tomorrow morning with a statewide “soft launch.” To help eager residents prepare for the big day ahead, we have compiled a brief spiel detailing what one can expect as sportsbook options begin to roll out. Soft Launch Schedule Tomorrow’s activities will kick off at noon local time. Differing greatly … Read more
The legalization of domestic sports betting options has resulted in a mixed bag of reactions from people all across the political spectrum. Given the significant socio-economic impact of such definitive gambling laws, there is a lot to consider. At the same time, every year of delays sends money down the drain. Sportsbooks Pushing Into California … Read more
The future of California legal sports betting boils down to just two ballot propositions. With the deciding election only months away, competing interests behind the expanded gambling measures have thrown up their dukes and are ready to fight it out on the public stage. Come November, Golden State voters will choose between a tribe-controlled retail … Read more
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
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
Online sports betting in Canada is now a go as the province of Ontario debuted web-based sportsbooks yesterday with allowances for up to 30 vendors to compete in the market. As of today, only 13 mobile sportsbooks are approved for operation within the province of Ontario, with others still waiting for clearance from iGaming Ontario. … Read more
In 2020, each parish in the state of Louisiana was allowed to decide whether sports betting would be allowed in their territory. Most regions opted in for legal sports betting in Louisiana, and shortly after, retail venues opened for business to 21+ patrons. After months of in-person domestic sports betting operations in Louisiana, revenues and … Read more