Ohio Sports Betting Bills Introduced

Ohio’s lawmakers are looking at legalizing sports betting in the Buckeye state. Ohio state Senator Bill Coley (l.), president of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, predicts...

Published July 30, 2018

Mississippi Casinos Not Ready For Sports Betting

The waiting period has ended, but Mississippi casinos still are putting the finishing touches on sports betting. Only half of the state's 28 casinos so far have applied to...

Published July 30, 2018

Bets Go Unpaid at New Jersey Meadowlands

Reports of a shortage of cash and a failure to pay some bets plagued the FanDuel Sports Book (l.) at the Meadowlands Racetrack in northern New Jersey last week....

Published July 30, 2018

Sports Attorney Names Betting Law Essentials

Prominent sports attorney Darren Heitner (l.) has offered states his “Five Pieces of Advice” for states considering sports betting laws, including permitting online betting and in-play betting—and not caving...

Published July 23, 2018

NBA Discusses Fees, Data at Summer Meeting

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (l.) reported that league officials discussed the unsuccessful quest for integrity fees and the prospects of fees from league information at an NBA league meeting.

Published July 23, 2018

NFLPA Official: ‘Athlete’s Voice’ Must Be Heard

The head of the national player’s union for NFL football said that players’ voices must be heard in the sports-betting discussion because of “serious consequences” of legal sports betting.

Published July 23, 2018

Sports Betting May Mandate SEC Injury Reports

Don’t expect the Southeastern Conference (SEC) to require frequent injury reports on athletes from coaches this year. However, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey (l.) says they will probably be introduced...

Published July 23, 2018

Ohio Bill Would Legalize Sports Betting

Two Buckeye lawmakers, Senators John Eklund (l.) and Sean O’Brien, have introduced a bill that would legalize sports betting. The bill would require passage by both chambers of the...

Published July 23, 2018

Pennsylvania Accepting Sports-Betting Applications

Sports-betting license applications for operators, manufacturers and suppliers are now being accepted by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. But because of an onerous tax rate and other fees, it’s...

Published July 23, 2018

Sports Betting Heats Up In New Jersey

New Jersey saw its fourth live sports book open at the Meadowlands Racetrack (l.), which immediately reported strong betting. The track’s sports book—due to its proximity to New York...

Published July 23, 2018

Connecticut Legislature Considers Pot, Sports Betting

Lawmakers in Connecticut are being urged to legalize recreational pot smoking and sports betting. The biggest obstacle isn’t the state’s Puritan heritage, but Indian gaming compacts.

Published July 16, 2018

Arizona Sports Betting Predicted Soon

Arizona officials would love to legalize sports betting. However, the issue is complicated by the state’s gaming tribes, who want a piece of the action.

Published July 16, 2018

Ohio Casino Owner Urges Sports Betting Laws

Casino operators in Ohio are urging the state legislature to consider making sports betting legal. Jack CEO Matt Cullen, whose company operates three casinos in the Buckeye state says...

Published July 16, 2018

Racing Officials to Offer Model Rules for Sports Betting

The Association of Racing Commissioners International says it will consider expanding its model rules for horse and greyhound racing to include guidelines for sports betting after the U.S. Supreme...

Published July 16, 2018

GAN Raises £7.5 Million in Share Issue for U.S., Sports Betting Expansion

Casino supplier GAN has raised £7.5 million through the issuance of 15 million new capital shares. The capital will help fund the company’s move into the U.S. sports betting...

Published July 16, 2018

Sports Data Company Sportradar Valued At $2.4 Billion

Sports data company Sportradar is now valued at $2.4 billion after announcing a pair of strategic investors. The two companies, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Silicon Valley-based growth...

Published July 16, 2018

Iowa Legislators, Lottery, Casinos Eye Sports Betting

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on sports betting after the Iowa legislative session ended. As a result, state Rep. Jake Highfill's measure allowing sports betting in Iowa casinos and...

Published July 16, 2018

Biloxi Casino Announces Sports Betting, Expansion

Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi will offer sports betting in a new first-floor bar and is planning a three-phase expansion, including surface parking, a parking garage and an...

Published July 16, 2018

West Virginia Lawmakers Hear Sports Betting Update

West Virginia lawmakers recently were updated on sports betting from West Virginia Lottery Managing General Counsel Danielle Boyd. She said the state's casinos, like Mountaineer Park Racetrack and Casino...

Published July 16, 2018

Colorado Factions Align Over Sports Wagering

The Colorado attorney general is expected to announce soon whether a voter referendum would be required to allow sports wagering. Casinos in the three approved gaming towns want to...

Published July 16, 2018