North Dakota Lawmakers Advised: Earmark Problem Gambling Money for Sports Betting

North Dakota should set aside funding from sports betting taxes to treat problem gambling if they pass a bill legalizing it. That’s the advice of Gamblers Choice, a treatment...

Published February 4, 2019

Hard Rock Atlantic City Launches Sportsbook

The Hard Rock Atlantic City has opened a sportsbook (l.) at its Boardwalk casino as well as an online platform. The move means all of Atlantic City’s nine casinos...

Published February 4, 2019

Hawaii Considers Sports Betting Legislation

Hawaii has no legalized gambling, but its legislature may consider House Bill 1107, which would allow sports betting. Under the measure, sports betting proceeds would go to a new...

Published February 4, 2019

Iowa Sports Betting Measure Proceeding

Although sports betting legislation failed last year, it laid the groundwork for success this year, said Iowa state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann. In anticipation, Prairie Meadows Casino (l.) in Altoona...

Published February 4, 2019

D.C. Council Seeks to Rush Sports Betting Through Lottery Operator

A District of Columbia Council committee heard testimony on a plan to quickly enact sports betting by naming the district’s lottery as the only provider of the service and...

Published February 4, 2019

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Logs Fast Start

The first three legal retail sports books in Pennsylvania got off to a quick start with $2 million in revenue in December, despite an effective 36 percent tax rate.

Published February 4, 2019

Wynn Resorts Supports Massachusetts Sports Betting

Encore Boston Harbor (l.), due to open in June, has offered support for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s proposal to legalize sports wagering. Baker unveiled his proposal two weeks ago.

Published February 4, 2019

Mississippi Senator Proposes Mobile Sports Wagering

Sports betting is legal in-person or via a mobile phone only on-site at a casino under current Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations. But legislation introduced by state Senator Willie Simmons...

Published February 4, 2019

Minnesota Sports Betting Faces Pushback

Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (l.) recently said there’s no rush regarding legalizing sports betting in the state. Also, tribal gambling interests warned they’d oppose any sports wagering...

Published February 4, 2019

Bipartisan Lawmakers Propose South Dakota Sports Betting

A group of bipartisan state senators proposed an amendment that would allow sports betting in casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota and in the state’s 11 tribal casinos. The measure...

Published February 4, 2019

Kansas Lawmaker Introduces Sports Betting Measure

Sports betting would be legal in Kansas on July 1 if lawmakers approve a bill sponsored by state Rep. Jan Kessinger (l.), one of three sports wagering bills under...

Published February 4, 2019

Eldorado Resorts, William Hill US Close Sports Betting Deal

Eldorado Resorts has completed a transaction with William Hill US to bring sports betting to the operator’s national casino portfolio that will grant Eldorado equity in both William Hill...

Published February 4, 2019

N.Y. Regulators Draft Rules for Sports Betting

New York state’s commercial and tribal casinos could be making book by the end of April, but only on wagers approved by the state and only from bettors physically...

Published February 4, 2019

NASCAR Hits Throttle on Betting Sponsorships

The giant of U.S. stock car racing is still looking for a data distribution partner. But it’s moving ahead with new rules for the 2019 season that will allow...

Published January 28, 2019

DraftKings Faces Lawsuit Over Tournament in New Jersey

DraftKings is facing a class-action lawsuit in New Jersey seeking refunds for players in its Sports Betting National Championship, which was marred by a timing issue that blocked many...

Published January 28, 2019

Kambi Offers ‘Teaser+’ Parlays in Pennsylvania

Kambi has introduced “Teaser+” parlay wagers in the four sports books powered by its platform in Pennsylvania, offering bettors extra payouts for winning all parlay bets.

Published January 28, 2019

Maryland Weighs Sports Betting Through Lottery

Maryland lawmakers are reportedly exploring ways to approve sports betting without waiting until a constitutional amendment can be approved in November 2020. One of the options is to operate...

Published January 28, 2019

Harrah’s Philadelphia Opens Sports Book

Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack has opened its sports book, becoming the fourth casino sports book in Pennsylvania and the fifth book overall. The opening follows the debut of...

Published January 28, 2019

North Dakota Mulls Sports Betting

Like its season of warm weather, North Dakota’s legislature season is brief. So Rep. Jason Docktor is acting quickly to introduce a bill that would legalize sports betting in...

Published January 28, 2019

Minnesota Tribes Oppose Sports Betting

The chairman of the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, Charles Vig, told Governor Tim Walz (l.) the group will oppose any legislation legalizing sports betting. State Senator Roger Chamberlain, who...

Published January 28, 2019