Maine Could Vote to Override Sports Betting Veto

In December, Maine Governor Janet Mills (l.) vetoed a bill authorizing sports betting—a bill the legislature passed last summer. That didn’t sit well with bettors. Although there’s a move...

Published January 27, 2020

Redskins Owner, MD Lawmakers Talk Sports Betting

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder (l.) is asking Maryland lawmakers to allow sports betting at a future Redskins stadium to be built in the state. Snyder is also considering...

Published January 27, 2020

Nebraska Bill Would Introduce Sports Betting, Online Poker

The Games of Skill Act recently introduced by Nebraska Senator Justin Wayne (l.) would legalize sports betting, daily fantasy sports and online poker. If signed into law, the act...

Published January 27, 2020

WV Sportsbooks on a Roll in the New Year

After a lull coinciding with the end of the college football regular season, sports betting is having a growth spurt in West Virginia, according to figures for the weeks...

Published January 27, 2020

Kentucky: Sports Betting Will Stop Cash Flow to Indiana

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (l.) lends his support to a bill to legalize sports betting in the commonwealth. If signed into law, it could help stop the flow of...

Published January 27, 2020

Kansas Considers Sports Betting Bill

SB 283, which would legalize sports betting in casinos, has been introduced in the Kansas legislature. It would allow each of the state's four casinos to receive licenses for...

Published January 27, 2020

Michigan Drafts Online, Sports Betting Regulations

As the Michigan Gaming Control Board drafts regulations for online gambling and sports betting, commercial and tribal casinos are preparing for the transition. FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek (l.),...

Published January 27, 2020

Prop Bets Rule for Super Bowl

For bettors, the Super Bowl is the king of the hill. Along with win-loss wagers, gamblers can also take their pick of special wagers known as proposition bets, such...

Published January 27, 2020

In Washington, Competing Sports Bills and a Tight Deadline

Competing sportsbook bills are off and running in the Washington State legislature. But with a 60-day session, many don’t hold out much hope for a final bill this year....

Published January 27, 2020

At NCLGS, Lawmakers Told to Lower Sportsbook Expectations

Attendees at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) in San Diego last week were cautioned to temper their expectations of huge profits when and if their...

Published January 20, 2020

Betfred Approved as Wind Creek Bethlehem Sports-Betting Partner

Regulators in Pennsylvania have approved U.K.-based Betfred as the sports betting partner of Wind Creek Bethlehem (l.), to provide online and retail services.

Published January 20, 2020

FSGA Honors Best in Fantasy Sports, Sports Betting

The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) handed out industry awards last week during its annual Winter Conference. Top honors were shared by the Fantasy Footballers and ESPN, each...

Published January 20, 2020

Maine Lawmakers Will Vote to Override Sports Betting Veto

Lawmakers in Maine will vote to override Governor Janet Mills’ sports betting veto, but it’s questionable whether supporters have the votes. Mills’ decision was based on young and vulnerable...

Published January 20, 2020

New Jersey Sports Betting Numbers Explode

In 2019, New Jersey generated more than $4.5 billion from sports betting, producing $36 million in state taxes. Mobile wagers accounted for 88 percent of the bets placed in...

Published January 20, 2020

California Struggles to Create Workable Sports Betting

The most populous state in the country has failed to find its footing when it comes to sports betting. Blame the various factions at odds with each other. On...

Published January 20, 2020

NY’s Addabbo Pushes for Mobile Sports Betting this Year

Having failed in 2019, New York state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. (l.) is more determined than ever to bring mobile sports betting to fruition in the legislature. Governor Andrew...

Published January 20, 2020

Verizon Eyes Sports Betting and Media Content

Known primarily as a mobile phone provider, Verizon entered the sports betting world through a partnership with MGM Resorts International in November. The company hopes to expand its relationship...

Published January 20, 2020

Missouri Moves to Legislate Sports Betting

Missouri is one of nine states looking at sports betting during the current legislative cycle. The state Senate has three bills in play, one proposed by Senator Tony Luetkemeyer...

Published January 20, 2020

Tennessee Sports Betting Compromised by Hold Rate

A draft for Tennessee’s proposed sports betting regulations got poor marks based on the required minimum hold rate of 15 percent, almost double the successful New Jersey rate. If...

Published January 20, 2020

Vermont Looks at Mobile-Only Sportsbooks

Two Vermont senators have introduced a bill to authorize mobile sports betting in the Green Mountain State. The bill from Senator Dick Sears (l.) and Michael Sirotkin asks the...

Published January 20, 2020