New Mexico Legislation Would Prevent Sports Betting Lottery Game

The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously approved a measure preventing the state lottery from creating a game tied to sports events results. Sponsored by state Rep. Jason Harper,...

Published March 11, 2019

Sports Betting Debated in Connecticut Legislature

The gaming tribes of Connecticut are adamant that if the state legalizes sports betting that they should have a monopoly on it. But other interests are contesting that claim...

Published March 11, 2019

California Sports Book Initiative Fizzles

An effort by a group called Californians for Sports Betting not only didn’t gather enough signatures to put sports book on the 2020 ballot, it petered out before it...

Published March 11, 2019

MLB Signs Deal with Sportradar

Major League Baseball and the Switzerland-headquartered Sportradar have signed a “wide-ranging, multi-year partnership” making Sportradar the official global data provider for MLB. Sportradar now has deals with all four...

Published March 11, 2019

Stars Group Strengthens NBA Agreement

The Stars Group has renewed its agreement with the National Basketball Association, deepening its ties with the league through its majority-owned Australian BetEasy entity.

Published March 11, 2019

In New York, a Widening Rift Over Remote Betting

Sports betting’s point man in the state Assembly says Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) has changed his mind about the need for a constitutional amendment to allow wagering online and...

Published March 11, 2019

888 Holdings Acquires Betbright

888 Holdings will acquire Irish sports betting operator BetBright in a deal valued at £15 million or about $19.9 million. The company will purchase certain assets of Dedsert Limited,...

Published March 11, 2019

Startup The Action Network Attracts $17.5 Million in Capital

Sports betting media startup The Action Network announced it has raised $17.5 million of funding from private equity, team owners and media and esports investors. Private equity firm Fertitta...

Published March 4, 2019

Iowa House, Senate Consider Sports Betting

Both chambers of the Iowa legislature are considering measures allowing sports betting at the state’s 22 casinos. The House bill would allow immediate app development and the Senate measure...

Published March 4, 2019

Illinois Governor Urges Sports Betting Legislation

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (l.) said sports betting could generate $200 million in licensing fees and revenue in 2020 if lawmakers move fast to legalize it. Unlike previous gambling...

Published March 4, 2019

Ohio Lawmaker Rejects Sports Betting Status Quo

Powerful Ohio legislator Bill Coley (l.) doesn’t much care if sports betting is legalized or not, as long as whatever is the law is vigorously enforced. He commented last...

Published March 4, 2019

North Dakota House Passes Sports Betting Bill

A sports bill that allows wagering on both professional and college sports has been passed by a 52-38 vote in the North Dakota House. Now the bill goes to...

Published March 4, 2019

Granite State Moves Towards Sports Betting

New Hampshire, which has no casinos, could nevertheless play host to sports betting under a bill introduced by Rep. Timothy Lang. His bill would legalize sports betting for professional...

Published March 4, 2019

Connecticut Legislature Hears Sports Betting Bill

A sports betting bill that brings in a new source of revenue has Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont in its corner. He considers such a bill one of the “building...

Published March 4, 2019

Legislative Maneuver keeps Arizona Sports Betting Bill Alive

The Arizona sports betting bill sponsored by Senator Sonny Borelli (l.) has been somewhat catlike, in that it has had more than one life. However, due to Borelli’s skillful...

Published March 4, 2019

Oscars Betting Called a Success in New Jersey

New Jersey became the first state to allow betting in the Academy Awards and early reviews say the move was a hit with bettors. However, some hiccups occurred due...

Published March 4, 2019

MLB Seeks Ban on Spring Training Bets; PA Folds

A request from Major League Baseball that casinos forego any sports betting involving 2019 Major League Baseball spring training games has met with mixed results from casinos. Nevada has...

Published March 4, 2019

Tennessee Sports Betting Legislation Filed

Sports betting bills were filed in the Tennessee legislature. State Senator Steve Dickerson’s bill would require voter approval in cities with 167,000 population or more. Wagers would be taxed...

Published February 25, 2019

Golden Assigns LV Sports Books to William Hill

Golden Entertainment has expanded an existing management agreement with the bookmaking giant to include the Arizona Charlie’s casinos, The STRAT and the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin. Hill currently...

Published February 25, 2019

Colorado Racetrack Commissions Sports Betting Study

A report commissioned by Arapahoe Park (l.) racetrack in Aurora, Colorado indicated sports betting could generate $361 million in revenue by 2023, assuming in-person and online/mobile bets are allowed....

Published February 25, 2019