As a deal for the purchase of Wembley stadium collapsed, the Martin Glenn (l.), the head of the UK Football Association, proposed a tax on gambling to help fund...
Sports betting in Mississippi in September—the first full month it was allowed--generated a $31.77 handle, resulting in $4.4 million in taxable income. More than half of that amount, $22.91...
After two months of legal sports betting, West Virginia collected $10 million in wagers, earning $200,000 for the state. Forecasters project the state will earn $5.5 million in revenue...
A legislative committee in Kentucky recently held a hearing to consider several aspects of sports betting. Issues included integrity fees to major league sports, offering an online betting option...
Tropicana Atlantic City launched a sports book in partnership with William Hill. It’s the ninth sports book to open in the state and the seventh at an Atlantic City...
Organized by Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita, the Joint Committee on Revenue and Finance held a second hearing about expanded gambling, focusing on sports betting. Gaming operators, government officials,...
Indiana moved closer to sports betting last week when a General Assembly committee unanimously cleared a discussion on sports betting for next year’s session. Committee Chairman Rep. Ben Smaltz...
In Oklahoma, tribes are preparing to offer sports betting when lawmakers pass a bill and the governor signs it. State gaming compacts also will have to be amended. Speakers...
If some lawmakers have their way, sports betting could become legal in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Currently the closest place for residents of the nation’s capital to place bets...
In anticipation of introducing sports betting measures in the 2019 session of the Kentucky state legislature, Rep. Adam Koenig’s (l.) Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations...
Preparing for the 2019 legislative session, Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita held a second hearing on gambling expansion, focusing on sports betting. Legislators heard from professional sports league management...
Sports betting has not been a major issue among gubernatorial candidates in Western states. But several incumbents and their challengers have stated positions on sports betting—or not. Most candidates...
In a follow up to a previous study by Nielsen Sports, the American Gaming Association last week said Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) would...
Lawmakers for Washington D.C. held a public hearing on a potential sports betting bill and hope to move quickly on legislations. The district’s city council is considering a bill...
Nevada casino companies asked for a change in state regulations that would allow gamblers to register for online sports betting accounts completely online at a meeting of the Nevada...
Wynn Resorts announced a partnership with European operator BetBull Ltd. for sports betting services throughout the growing U.S. market. As part of the deal, Wynn Resorts will acquire a...
Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort is the new east coast home for the Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN). The Las Vegas based network, which features broadcaster Brent Musburger (l.)...
Two casinos in West Virginia will be offering sportsbook after partnering with Miomni Gaming. The owner of the properties, Delaware North, will use their partnership with Miomni to offer...
Lawmakers in the Buckeye state have begun a series of meetings that they hope will eventually lead to a bill setting out the framework for legalization of sports betting....
The joint venture is partnering with the United Auburn Indian Community to run the sports book planned for the tribe’s Thunder Valley casino near Sacramento. All that has to...