Massachusetts Commission Votes to Retain Tax on Promo Play

One of the controversies in sports betting legislation is whether to tax promotional play. Massachusetts did, and then voted unanimously to retain the tax since it has not been...

Published June 5, 2023

Five Fantasy Sports Apps Under Investigation by OCCC

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has said it is investigating five fantasy sports websites that they allege are offering sports betting not fantasy sports.

Published June 5, 2023

Tennessee Changes Tax from Revenue to Handle

The 36 states with sports betting in operation tax gross gaming revenue. Tennessee has voted to buck the system and tax handle. The tax rate drops from 20 to...

Published June 5, 2023

Illinois Governor Gets Two Sports Betting Bills to Sign

The Illinois Legislature passed two sports betting bills, but they look far different than when they were introduced. Now they await the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker (l.)

Published June 5, 2023

Texas Can’t Revisit Sports Betting Until 2025

The Texas House voted 101-42 to pass a sports wagering bill, but it failed in the Senate, largely due to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s (l.) efforts. The legislature meets...

Published June 5, 2023

North Carolina Rushing to Get a Sports Betting Bill Passed

The North Carolina Legislature is determined. A sports betting bill has jumped out of the gate thanks to Senators and Representatives. One committee puts in horse racing slots. Another...

Published June 5, 2023

Maine Sports Betting Official on Leave After Offensive Tweets

A sports betting official in Maine sent out a series of offensive tweets and was suspended with pay. The suspension of Milt Champion (l.) came after he used sexist...

Published May 29, 2023

Australia: Controversial TikTok Sports Betting Trial Expanded

What started as one has become three—in a controversial move, TikTok Australia has expanded its partnership with the country’s bookmakers to include two more brands, Dabble and Neds. The...

Published May 29, 2023

WWE Considering Entering Sports Betting Ring?

Can the world of pro wrestling make a case for becoming another sport folks can bet on? It seems to be a long shot, given the over-the-top, scripted storylines...

Published May 29, 2023

NFL Experiences an Uptick in Sports Betting Violations

The NFL is working on ways to combat an uptick in sports betting violations. Five players were suspended in April and face at least a year away from the...

Published May 29, 2023

NCAA Survey: 58 Percent of 18-22-Year-Olds Wager on Sports

In a survey of young adults, the NCAA discovered that 58 percent of those 18 to 22—college age—bet on sports. The 18- and 19-year-olds are still in their teens.

Published May 29, 2023

North Carolina Senate Moves Betting Bill Closer to Goal

North Carolina has been there before and not done that. 2022? A single vote short. This year, confidence abounds. We’ll see what the Senate does when it gets the...

Published May 29, 2023

Maryland’s 2023 Preakness Not So Popular

You had to deep dive into stats to find positive results on the racing charts for this year’s running of the Preakness on May 20. Most of the numbers...

Published May 29, 2023

Minnesota Sports Bill Fails Again

The potential impact of sports betting on low income residents and communities of color helped prevent Minnesota from passing sports betting legislation. But hey, there’s always next time.

Published May 29, 2023

Ohio Casino Control Commission Orders Fanatics Promo Shut

Fanatics officials believe their edge of marrying sports bets with merchandise from their catalog will overcome their late entry to the market. They just have to convince the Ohio...

Published May 29, 2023

DraftKings Deals with Hack Cleanup, Unapproved Tennis Bets

DraftKings took a hit when a small group of hackers led by 18 year-old Joseph Garrison unloaded more than $600,000 from 1,600 accounts. That incident is now concluded, but...

Published May 29, 2023

Caesars To Bring Retail Sportsbook to Tracks in Kentucky

After becoming the first operator in Maine, Caesars Sportsbook became the first in Kentucky. The debut of its two Kentucky projects at two tracks involve brick-and-mortar sportsbooks.

Published May 22, 2023

Sports Betting Coming to Nebraska; State Set for Third Racetrack

Nebraska will get sports betting in their state next month but there are several regulations the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission set forth in order for the activity to...

Published May 22, 2023

Fallout from Alabama and Iowa Scandals Grows

The NCAA, along with U.S. Integrity, will sift through evidence to get to the bottom of the question marks about Alabama’s baseball team and dozens of players from Iowa...

Published May 22, 2023

Texas, Missouri Fail to Pass Sports Betting Bills

Both Texas and Missouri failed to get sports betting passed in their states and it will be at least one year, maybe longer, before the issue is brought up...

Published May 22, 2023