R.I. Sports Betting Becomes Law

The law is passed. The governor has signed it. Sports betting is legal in Rhode Island, and residents of the smallest U.S. state could be putting down wagers at...

Published July 2, 2018

New Jersey’s Meadowlands Racetrack to Begin Sports Betting July 15

The Meadowlands Racetrack announced it plans to open a sports book at the track on July 15. The track would be the fourth facility to open a sports book...

Published July 2, 2018

New Jersey Sports Betting Off to Good Start

Though official numbers have yet to be released, both Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport New Jersey and the Borgata Casino (lines were out the door over the first few...

Published June 25, 2018

Oregon Moves Quickly on Sports Betting App

A sport betting lottery app could be introduced in Oregon within a few weeks. The app will allow patrons to see if they have a winning ticket. An app...

Published June 25, 2018

Las Vegas Books Brace for Lower World Cup Betting

Sports books in Las Vegas are predicting much lower handle for this year’s tournament because of the absence of the U.S. team, which did not qualify for participation.

Published June 25, 2018

Connecticut and Tribes, Can’t Agree on Sports Betting

Connecticut’s gaming tribes, the Pequots and Mohegans, and Governor Dannel P. Malloy are no closer to reaching an agreement on how to divide the profits from sports betting than...

Published June 25, 2018

California Sports Betting A Ways Off

Although sports betting is the subject of many a conversation in California, it is highly unlikely that the state will pass a legal legalizing it this year. There are...

Published June 25, 2018

Massachusetts Governor: Sports Betting Unlikely This Year

Bay State Governor Charlie Baker (l.) says too much spadework needs to be done this year before a sports betting bill can become law. He predicts action on such...

Published June 25, 2018

Kentucky Legislator Proposes Sports Betting Bill

In Kentucky, a bill introduced by state Senator Julian Carroll would create a framework for sports betting at any horse racetrack or off-track betting site. Also, state Senator Jason...

Published June 25, 2018

Sports Teams ‘Inundate’ William Hill

Teams in the Big 4 American sports leagues have "inundated" William Hill with requests for partnering, said Joe Asher (l.), chief executive officer of the bookmaker's U.S. Division. Individual...

Published June 25, 2018

What Next for Sports Betting in N.Y.?

The legislature adjourned for the year without approving a regulatory bill. The state could still OK sports books at commercial casinos. But any attempt to extend those operations to...

Published June 25, 2018

Sports Betting Advancing In West Virginia

West Virginia passed a sports betting bill in March, and since the U.S. Supreme Court's May decision, the state lottery has been creating guidelines for the state's five casinos...

Published June 25, 2018

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Expectations Low

Pennsylvania is not expecting any huge profits from sports betting or online gambling licenses, with a planned revenue line item in the state budget of just $100 million from...

Published June 25, 2018

Congress to Hold Sports Betting Hearings

The U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a hearing for this week on the issue of legal sports betting, although one media outlet reported that the hearing has been...

Published June 25, 2018

Rhode Island Legalizes Sports Betting

The Rhode Island House has approved of a sports betting bill and the Senate is expected to follow suit. If the bill passes and is signed by Governor Gina...

Published June 25, 2018

Mississippi Casinos Prepare to Launch Sports Betting

The Mississippi Gaming Commission last week issued rules and regulations for sports betting, and will allow the activity to begin in 30 days. So now Mississippi casinos need employees...

Published June 25, 2018

Sports Betting Unlikely Soon In Tennessee

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam (l.) recently said sports betting will not be offered there soon. State Senator Jon Lundberg added "not in the foreseeable future" will sports betting be...

Published June 18, 2018

Iowa Candidate Recommends Waiting On Sports Betting

Fred Hubbell, the Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said the state shouldn't rush into offering sports betting just because other states will offer it soon. He added the Iowa Racing...

Published June 18, 2018

Connecticut Speaker Favors Sports Betting

The Speaker of the House of Connecticut says he has enough votes to pass a sports betting bill if a special session is called by Governor Dannel P. Malloy...

Published June 18, 2018

Colorado OTB Longs for Sports Betting

Some OTB operators in Colorado are hoping that the state’s lawmakers legalize sports betting. They think sports betting would fit like a hand in a glove with their existing...

Published June 18, 2018