Mobile Betting Bill Advances in New York

The New York Senate’s Gaming Committee has cleared legislation that restricts web-based wagering to the state’s upstate commercial and tribal casinos. It’s less than supporters want, but they see...

Published May 20, 2019

Lawmakers Vote More Credit for R.I. Bettors

Rhode Island is doing a little tinkering to try to make its sports betting operation a little more profitable. Such as raising the credit limit for bettors from $50,000...

Published May 20, 2019

Caesars, ESPN Partner on Studio at The Linq

The deal will bring a second sports betting TV hub to Caesars’ Las Vegas Strip portfolio. The studio will serve as an outpost of ESPN’s “Daily Wager” show and...

Published May 20, 2019

Fox, Stars Group to Launch FOX Bet Network

The Stars Group and FOX Sports have announced plans to launch FOX Bet through a national media and sports wagering partnership in the United States. FOX Sports will provide...

Published May 20, 2019

California Isn’t Joining the Parade to Legalize Sports Betting

Californians never tire of reminding other folks that their state is bigger than lots of nations. So it should not be surprising that such a complex polity is taking...

Published May 20, 2019

Sports Betting Approved In Iowa

After weeks of speculation whether Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (l.) would sign a sports betting bill, she recently put her signature on legislation allowing in-person, online and mobile wagering...

Published May 20, 2019

Betfred Adds Metric Gaming’s Golf Service

Betfred will enhance its sports betting product after agreeing a deal to add Metric Gaming’s market-leading Golf Service, the company announced. Betfred customers will now be able to bet...

Published May 13, 2019

One Maine Sports Betting Bill Remains

One bill remains alive in the Maine legislature that would legalize sports betting. Other bills were eliminated by the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. The single bill remaining would...

Published May 13, 2019

NHL’s Wachtel Touts Sports Gaming Partnerships

Keith Wachtel, chief business officer and executive vice president for the NHL is touting the advantages of sports sponsorships with gaming brands. He will be a panelist at the...

Published May 13, 2019

Philly’s Live! Casino Will Have Sports Book

Officials of Cordish Companies told Pennsylvania regulators that its under-construction Live! Casino Hotel in South Philadelphia will include a retail sports book.

Published May 13, 2019

Connecticut Governor not Optimistic on Sports Betting

It took a while, but Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (.) eventually told reporters last week that he is unlikely to reach an agreement with the state’s Indian tribes this...

Published May 13, 2019

Ohio Sports Book Bills Come Closer Together

The Ohio state legislature is moving with deliberate speed on bills that would legalize sports betting. One bill is in the Senate and another in the House. Discrepancies in...

Published May 13, 2019

Iowa Sports Gambling Bill Still Pending

Betting on college and professional sports, plus daily fantasy sports, could be offered on January 1, 2021 if Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signs Senate File 617. The bill allows...

Published May 13, 2019

NASCAR Makes Deals with Action Network and Genius Sports

NASCAR and the Action Network formed a partnership to share sports betting content, with information and analysis from the Action Network on NASCAR.com every week. NASCAR also has signed...

Published May 13, 2019

‘NashVegas’ A Possible Sports Betting Haven

A bill that allows online and mobile sports wagering and bans physical sportsbooks, soon will become law without Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's signature. With the state's professional sports teams,...

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A New Deal for Mobile Betting in N.Y.?

Senator Joseph Addabbo (l.) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow now say they want to limit remote sports betting to the commercial and tribal casinos upstate. They hope the concession will...

Published May 13, 2019

NCAA Scraps Ban on Championships in Betting States

The new policy means Las Vegas and other legal sports betting jurisdictions can now vie for major post-season events like the College Football Championship and the Final Four. Bidding...

Published May 13, 2019

Report: MLB, NBA Playing ‘Hardball’ on Data Fees

The NBA and MLB are reportedly getting tough in their battle to receive royalties from sports betting operations that use their official data. MLB in particular is demanding a...

Published May 13, 2019

GOP Group Sues to Stop R.I. Sports Betting

Several GOP leaders of Rhode Island, including former East Providence Mayor Joe Larisa Jr. (l.), have filed a court challenge to the state’s sports betting law. They claim the...

Published May 13, 2019

Colorado to Vote On Sports Betting

Colorado Governor Jared Polis (l.) has been handed a bill by the legislature that would put sports betting on the November ballot. The bill had strong bipartisan support. The...

Published May 13, 2019