MLB’s Largely Unsuccessful Sports Book Fee Pitch

Sports Handle has uncovered a paper trail that chronicles an effort by Major League Baseball to persuade sports book facilities in Las Vegas to become Authorized Gaming Operators. They...

Published June 24, 2019

Sports Betting Down In Pennsylvania

May’s sports betting handle in Pennsylvania was down 2.4 percent from the previous month with a total handle of $35.9 million. The state hit a high of $44.5 million...

Published June 24, 2019

New Mexico May Show Way for Tribal Sports Betting

New Mexico’s Indian tribes may have discovered the secret sauce for easily offering sports betting in a state where it isn’t yet legal. The answer seems to be: Just...

Published June 24, 2019

Just 29% of Coloradans Support Sports Betting

Less than a third of Colorado voters surveyed would vote to legalize sports betting if the election were held today. Supporters of this ballot measure, which would put money...

Published June 24, 2019

It’s Wait Till Next Year for Mobile Betting in New York

The Senate’s on board. The Assembly’s leadership isn’t. Neither is Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.). Supporters of mobile sports betting in the Empire State appear to have little choice now...

Published June 24, 2019

New Jersey Governor Touts Sports Betting Success

It’s been one year since New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (l.) placed the first legal sports bets in the state and the governor says sports betting has been an...

Published June 24, 2019

Rhode Island Plans Mobile Sports Book for NFL season

The Rhode Island Lottery is confident that it will be able to offer mobile sports betting in time for the NFL season in September. The legislature approved of mobile...

Published June 24, 2019

Sports Betting Moves Into Arenas, Stadiums

Sports wagering, which used to take place in the shadows outside of Nevada, is now become so accepted that many sports arenas want sports betting within their walls. Illinois’...

Published June 24, 2019

Maine Legislature Passes 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...

Published June 24, 2019

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...

Published June 24, 2019

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...

Published June 17, 2019

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...

Published June 17, 2019

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...

Published June 17, 2019

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...

Published June 17, 2019

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...

Published June 17, 2019

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...

Published June 17, 2019

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...

Published June 10, 2019

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.)...

Published June 10, 2019

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...

Published June 10, 2019

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...

Published June 10, 2019