SPORTS BETTING
The pen of Governor Janet Mills (l.) is the only step yet to be taken before Maine approves sports betting. The bill was approved the last day of the...
New Hampshire Sports Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk
A bill that will legalize sports gaming in New Hampshire is headed for Governor Chris Sununu (l.). The governor is almost certain to sign the bill, especially since his...
Montana Sports Betting Veto Override Fails
A veto-override effort to save a bill that would have allowed private companies to offer sports book in Montana has failed to collect the two-thirds majority needed. Governor Steve...
Move in Oregon to Kill Sports Book
Oregon Senator Matt Hass (l.) has introduced a bill that would kill sports betting in the state. Senator Chuck Riley has also proposed a similar bill. This comes as...
Tennessee Turmoil
Colleagues of Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (l.) are urging him to resign before his announced resignation date of August 2. Casada could name three members to the new...
Intralot Awarded D.C. Sports Betting Contract—And Political Connection Help
The City Council and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (l.) of Washington, D.C. will award a $215 million sole-source contract to D.C. Lottery managers Intralot. City officials suspended procurement rules...
Indiana Takes Sports Betting Applications July 1
Applications for sports betting licenses at casinos, racinos and off-track betting establishments will be accepted by the Indiana Gaming Commission starting July 1. Online wagering could commence September 1...
Iowa Casinos Announce Sportsbooks Plans
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (l.) in Sioux City, Iowa announced it will invest $895,000 to remodel the casino's current high-stakes betting and wine bar area into a 400...
Indiana Sets September 1 Sports Betting Launch
Calling it "a tall order" and "a goal we are striving to reach," Indiana Gaming Commission Executive Director Sara Gonso Tait (l.) said she hopes legalized sports betting can...
Louisiana Fantasy Sports, Sports Betting Bills Fail
Fantasy sports and sports betting will have to wait in Louisiana even though voters approved fantasy sports in 47 of 60 parishes in November. State Senator Danny Martiny (l.)...
SBTech Malta to run Oregon Sports Book
The Oregon Lottery has chosen the controversial SBTech Malta Ltd. to operate its sports betting operation. The unhappy also ran in the contractor selection process accuses the company of...
Colorado Voters Will Decide Sports Gaming in November
Voters of Colorado will decide in November whether to allow sports betting in Blackhawk, Central City (l.) and Cripple Creek. Taxes raised would be used to help fund the...
BoyleSports to Enter UK Betting Shop Market
Irish bookmaker BoyleSports is looking to enter the UK betting shops market through the purchase of independent bookmaker Wil Gilbert. The company runs 13 betting shops in the Midlands...
Strong April for Nevada’s Books—New Jersey’s Too
The spread of legal sports betting nationwide appears to be a tide that’s floating all boats. Nevada recorded its third consecutive April in which handle was better than the...
Puerto Rico Readies Sports Betting Law
Ricardo Rosselló (l.), governor of Puerto Rico, announced a bill that legalize online and land-based sports betting in the territory. He predicted annual tax revenue of between $44 million...
Ohio Governor Wants Sports Betting Regulated by State Casino Control Commission
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (l.) says he favors having the Ohio Casino Control Commission put in charge of regulating sports betting, rather than the Ohio Lottery Commission. Determining which...
New York’s Cuomo Says Mobile Betting Possible in New York This Year
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) said it may be possible for the New York Legislature to pass a bill that allows for mobile online betting before it closes...
GIG Fined in New Jersey for Out of State Online Bet
Gaming Innovation Group was fined $25,000 in New Jersey for allowing a Nevada man to place a bet at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Casino’s online site (l.). The gambler...
Brazil to Offer Unlimited Sports Betting Licenses
According to a report, Brazil is considering allowing unlimited sports betting licenses as it prepares a new sports betting law. A draft bill could be presented within four months.
Massachusetts Stakeholders State Their Cases in Sports Betting Hearings
For two days last week a committee of the Massachusetts legislature heard testimony from a variety of interest who all in some way want to influence lawmakers who are...