Maine Eyeing Summer Sportsbook Launch; Vermont Coming Along

With Massachusetts the latest state to open sportsbooks, is Maine next? The state hopes to have everything in place by summer. And Vermont is not too far behind to...

Published February 6, 2023

Stitt Faces Uphill Battle for Oklahoma Sports Betting in 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (l.) is looking to get sports betting legalized by the end of 2023 but could face opposition by Native American tribes, as well as members...

Published February 6, 2023

Lawmaker Proposes Illinois Sports Betting Exchanges

Illinois state Rep. Robert Rita (l.) would like to see Illinois become the second state, after New Jersey, to allow sports betting exchanges, in which sports bettors wager against...

Published February 6, 2023

Up Pay for Nevada Regulators to Maintain Gold Standard

With the appointment of Kirk Hendrick (l.), here’s hope that he brings stability and longevity to the position of chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. But for all...

Published January 30, 2023

10 Diversity Plans Approved by Maryland Wagering Commission

The Maryland Application Review Commission said it approved diversity plans from 10 sportsbook operators and could have two more greenlighted next month.

Published January 30, 2023

UFC Reacts to Gambling Controversy with New Policy

The UFC said it is taking steps to strengthen its anti-gambling policy after coach James Krause (l.) and his fighter, Derrick Minner were embroiled in a controversy in Minner’s...

Published January 30, 2023

Fanatics May Acquire Pennsylvania’s BetParx Sportsbook

Sources say sports merchandiser, Fanatics, is seeking to acquire BetParx Sportsbook, based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. If it comes to fruition, it will mark the third sportsbook for the company.

Published January 30, 2023

Georgia Judge Nixes Need for Constitutional Amendment

Georgia faces too much opposition in its quest to legalize sports betting. Part of the problem stems from the need for a constitutional amendment. But retired Judge Harold D....

Published January 30, 2023

Hawaii Lawmaker Pares Down Sports Betting Bill

Hawaii has resisted gambling for seven decades but state representative Joe Mizuno (pictured at left) believes his bill that just focuses on sports betting could get passed this year....

Published January 30, 2023

North Carolina Lawmakers Reconsider Sports Betting

The North Carolina legislature is sure to consider online sports betting again, according to state Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (l.). A measure passed the Senate last year...

Published January 30, 2023

University of Colorado Cancels Controversial PointsBet Program

The University of Colorado was one of the first colleges in the U.S. to have a betting partnership, but one part of the agreement with PointsBet is being canceled...

Published January 30, 2023

Ohio Slaps Fines on Caesars, MGM Resorts, DraftKings

Sports betting is less than a month old in Ohio and already three sportsbooks have violated advertising regs. They each face $150,000 fines. Caesars agreed to pay; the other...

Published January 30, 2023

Betfred Secures Long-Awaited Nevada Licensure Ahead of Super Bowl

The Betfred Sportsbook (l.) inside of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has sat vacant since the property opened nearly two years ago. Now it can turn the lights on in...

Published January 30, 2023

Massachusetts Commission Passes Sports Betting Regulations

With its launch date a week away, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved new regulations, granted more licenses and heard a plea from pro leagues for some protection from irate...

Published January 30, 2023

Caesars Windsor Debuts Ontario’s First Retail Sportsbook

Caesars Windsor (l.) opened Ontario’s first retail sportsbook last week and the facility will be able to take single-game bets, thus making it more competitive with nearby US sportsbooks...

Published January 23, 2023

Nevada: Updated Esports Regulations to Proceed to NGC

Nevada has long been the mecca of land-based gambling, but now it looks to become a leader in the digital space as well, as new guidelines for esports wagering...

Published January 23, 2023

Guardians Renovations to Progressive Field Lacks Sportsbook

Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians made it a point to talk about renovations planned at their ballpark, Progressive Field (l.). These plans did not include a sportsbook within the stadium. Why?...

Published January 23, 2023

Kentucky Lawmakers Sponsor Sports Betting, Daily Fantasy Bill

For the fourth consecutive year, Kentucky lawmakers introduced a bill that would legalize sports betting, online poker and daily fantasy sports. The legislation has the support of Governor Andy...

Published January 23, 2023

Fanatics Opens First Sportsbook Inside NFL Stadium

Fanatics, the retail sports apparel giant, is making progress into the sports betting arena. In addition to preliminary approval for a license in Massachusetts, it opened a sportsbook at...

Published January 23, 2023

ESPN: MMA Coach James Krause Worked for Offshore Sportsbook

MMA coach James Krause (l.), who is currently under suspension by the UFC, allegedly worked for an offshore sportsbook based in Costa Rica, according to an ESPN story.

Published January 23, 2023