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

Kentucky Lawmakers File Sports Betting Bill

HB 12, filed by Kentucky state Reps. Al Gentry and Dennis Keene (l.), would allow sports betting and authorize the Kentucky Lottery Corporation to regulate it. The bill permits...

Published January 28, 2019

Massachusetts Governor Proposes Sports Betting Bill

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has decided to get into the act of proposing a bill to the legislature. He has sent over a bill to legalize sports betting. But...

Published January 28, 2019

Greenwood Launches Sports Book at Philadelphia Turf Club

Greenwood Racing was set to open sports betting last week at its Turf Club (l.) in South Philadelphia, in a renovated bar with seven live tellers and nine betting...

Published January 21, 2019

William Hill Signs Prairie Meadows Deal, Expands in Nevada

If Iowa lawmakers pass sports betting legislation, William Hill US would operate a sports book at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona, according to a recently signed agreement....

Published January 21, 2019

New Jersey Investigating DraftKings NFL Sports Bet Contest

New Jersey gambling regulators are investigating a sports betting tournament held by DraftKings during the NFL playoffs where some competitors said they were unable to make bets on an...

Published January 21, 2019

Louisiana Sports Betting Unlikely In 2019

Louisiana lawmakers are expected to reconsider sports betting in the coming legislative session. The approval of online fantasy sports in 47 out of the state’s 64 parishes indicates voters...

Published January 21, 2019

Indiana Sports Betting Bill Filed

Numerous gambling-related measures have been filed in Indiana. State Senator Jon Ford’s would allow sports betting at casino sports books and online. Other bills would allow one of Majestic...

Published January 21, 2019

Kansas Lawmakers Drafting Sports Betting Bill

Sports betting legislation is under consideration in Kansas. House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer (l.) said, “I do think it’s something we ought to pursue.” But Senate President Susan Wagle...

Published January 21, 2019

Maine Bills Would Legalize Sports Betting

The Maine legislature is mulling several bills to legalize sports book. The different bills take varying approaches to legalization. Senate President Troy Jackson (l.) wants to emphasize a strong...

Published January 21, 2019

Connecticut Likely to Approve Sports Betting in 2019

Gaming experts give good odds to Connecticut legalizing sports betting this year. A report entitled “2019 U.S. Sports Betting Outlook,” names five other states that could do the same:...

Published January 21, 2019