Iowa Lawmakers Debate Collegiate Sports

Some Iowa lawmakers support an amendment to state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann’s sports betting bill, banning wagering on Iowa college sports. Kaufmann said that would create “a niche in the...

Published April 1, 2019

Montana Weighs Sports Betting Bills

In Montana, lawmakers heard testimony on HB 725, which would legalize sports betting and authorize the Montana Lottery to regulate and operate it. Wagering kiosks could be placed in...

Published April 1, 2019

Massachusetts Governor Wants Sports Betting Vote

Bay State Governor Charlie Baker (l.) is pressing hard for a sports betting law. And he’d like to see a vote on it before summer.

Published April 1, 2019

PA Gaming, Sports Betting Revenue Up

As Pennsylvania adds more retail sports books, gaming regulators report increases in both slot and table game revenue in February year-on-year income reports. Profits were slim.

Published April 1, 2019

Pointsbet Pays Off Moneyline Bettors in New Jersey for Duke, UCF Matchup

Pointsbet, an Australian sports betting company taking action in New Jersey reportedly has paid off bettors who picked the loser in the closest game of the early rounds on...

Published April 1, 2019

Maine Lawmakers Mull Sports Betting, 3rd Casino

Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would authorize the state’s tribes to run a third casino and one that would allow tribes and casinos to offer sports betting....

Published April 1, 2019

Ohio Legislature Considers Sports Betting Bill

Ohio lawmakers have begun talking about legalizing sports betting. But being lawmakers in the Buckeye state, they figure on taking their time and doing the legislation up right.

Published April 1, 2019

Mohegan Selects Kambi for Sports Book in Connecticut

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment announced and agreement that makes Kambi Group Plc. its sports betting partner at the company’s flagship Mohegan Sun property.

Published April 1, 2019

RI Legalizes Mobile Sports Betting

Rhode Island is poised to offer mobile sports betting by the end of the year. Governor Gina Raimondo (l.) last week signed the bill legalizing mobile sports betting, which...

Published April 1, 2019

AGA Summit Previews U.S. Sports Betting

The American Gaming Association’s Sports Betting Executive Summit brought together the executives who will create the model for legal sports betting in the U.S. The conference was enlivened by...

Published April 1, 2019

Sports Betting Legislation Amendments Offered in Illinois

“Classical New Jersey,” “Mississippi,” “Professional Sports Leagues” and “Lottery Oversight” are the names of the four amendments recently discussed at a hearing on a sports betting bill sponsored by...

Published April 1, 2019

Americans Say Pro Betting OK, College Not So Much

A new AP-NORC poll suggests that while most people favor legal sports betting, they’re less comfortable with it when it comes to college athletics. The results were released in...

Published April 1, 2019

Sports Betting Still Closed at West Virginia Sportsbooks

Sports betting at two West Virginia casinos will remain offline at the start of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. A contractual dispute that caused a shutdown of sportsbooks at Delaware...

Published March 25, 2019

Montana Lawmakers Hear Sports Betting Testimony

Arguments for and against a bill legalizing betting on college and professional sports events were heard by a Montana Senate committee. Under the legislation, wagers only could be placed...

Published March 25, 2019

DraftKings Lobbies for Massachusetts Sports Betting

DraftKings made a visit to the office of a powerful Massachusetts lawmaker to highlight its support for mobile sports betting in the Bay State. A representative of the daily...

Published March 25, 2019

Maine Lawmakers Mull Several Sports Betting Bills

Several bills that would legalize sports betting are working their way through the Maine legislature. One would legalize betting on professional and college games. One would allow the two...

Published March 25, 2019

R.I. Casino Adds Self-Service Sports Betting Kiosks

The two casinos in Rhode Island that are owned by Twin River have begun installing kiosk that will allow self-serve sports betting. They are expected to be up and...

Published March 25, 2019

Sports Betting Bill Advances in New Hampshire

A lopsided yes vote in the New Hampshire House approved of a sports wagering bill that would allow betting on mobile platforms and in some brick and mortar locations....

Published March 25, 2019

ESPN Debuts Daily Wager

ESPN has debuted Daily Wager, the network’s first-ever show related to gambling, and according to program contributor Anita Marks, more gambling shows are likely to follow.

Published March 25, 2019

Rivers Tops February PA Sports Betting

Regulators in Pennsylvania have released the February sports betting revenue results, with Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino (l.) topping the market for the month.

Published March 25, 2019