March Madness Set to be a Big Month for Sports Betting

The NCAA tournament is underway once again, and March Madness will be one of the biggest events for the sports betting industry during the year. Sixty-eight million Americans plan...

Published March 13, 2023

Calvin Ridley Reinstated by NFL After 1-Year Betting Suspension

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (l.) was reinstated by the NFL after serving one year for betting on football in 2021.

Published March 13, 2023

MGM, Fanatics Could Trigger Sportsbook Buying Spree

The sports betting industry saw a downturn marked by lack of profits and pressure to tone down promotions in recent months. At least one analyst thinks the answer may...

Published March 13, 2023

Texas Governor Abbott Says He Won’t Oppose Sports Betting

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott (l.) said he would not oppose sports betting and would sign legislation if the legislature approved it.

Published March 13, 2023

Optimists Think Missouri Might Approve Sports Betting

If Missouri lawmakers can refrain from getting too childish perhaps the state will get around to combining forces and approve sports betting. Rep. Dan Houx (l.) thinks it can...

Published March 13, 2023

Oklahoma, Kentucky, Minnesota Sports Betting Bills Face Struggles

Rep. Ken Luttrell (l.) is fighting to keep Oklahoma sports betting alive, but a source says the gap between tribal wishes and the governor’s wishes may be too wide...

Published March 13, 2023

Georgia Sports Betting Won’t Happen in 2023

Georgia lawmakers have once again nixed the idea of legalizing sports betting as three gaming-related legislations were unable to get out of committee.

Published March 13, 2023

Massachusetts Kicks Off Online Sports Betting

Online sports betting was permitted in Massachusetts late last week, just about a month after it was permitted at the state’s three casinos—MGM Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor, and...

Published March 13, 2023

PGA TOUR Expands Input in Problem Gambling Council

In honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, PGA TOUR has joined the Leadership Circle of the National Council on Problem Gambling. That, and renewing its platinum membership helps fund...

Published March 6, 2023

Chicago Esports Projects Unlikely

A Chicago developer has put on hold plans for a $30 million esports arena near McCormick Place (l.) due to changing industry conditions. And a project combining esports...

Published March 6, 2023

AGA Suggests Sports Betting Ad Restrictions be Modified in Maine

No celebs like Jamie Foxx. No ads except during the event people are betting on. These and more ad rules proposed by Maine have brought a sharp rebuke from...

Published March 6, 2023

“Mini Casino” Could Become Reality at Canadiens’ Bell Centre

Loto-Quebec and the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens are working on a plan that would install a mini casino at the Bell Centre (l.) that would feature video gaming machines, sports...

Published March 6, 2023

MLB Makes Major Deal Over Minor Leaguer’s Gambling

Minor league player Pete Bayer (l.) has criticized the suspension he received from Major League Baseball for gambling, saying the three-year ban was too harsh.

Published March 6, 2023

Maverick’s Sports Betting Loss Might Predict Florida Outcome

The decision by a federal judge that Maverick Gaming can’t sue the Department of the Interior or tribes in Washington that have a monopoly on sports betting. This ruling...

Published March 6, 2023

North Carolina’s Sports Betting Bill Shows Promise

After a one-vote defeat last year, proponents of sports betting legislation in North Carolina are back and have a renewed enthusiasm that this year it will become law.

Published March 6, 2023

Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Moving Through House Committees

Minnesota could be on the fast track to getting sports betting legalized in the state, as one piece of related legislation has moved through two committees.

Published March 6, 2023

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Handling Minor Crises

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (l.) has had to put out a handful of fires since in-person sports betting commenced six weeks ago. Bettors illegally wagered on a banned Boston...

Published March 6, 2023

Kentucky Lawmakers File Sports Betting Bills

Kentucky state Rep. Michael Meredith (l.) filed a bill allowing horse racing tracks and Kentucky Speedway to offer sports wagering. Legislation to either ban or regulate and tax slot-like...

Published March 6, 2023

New York Passes Stricter Age-Related Sports Betting Ad Regulations

The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously passed rules targeting advertising and promotional materials that target underage gamblers.

Published March 6, 2023

Former Track in Line to Secure License for Sports Betting

Suffolk Downs (l.) is holding on to its simulcasting license because it’s the ticket to something bigger—Suffolk will receive a sports betting license to operate a brick-and-mortar sportsbook.

Published February 27, 2023