Oklahoma Sports Betting Bill Moves Forward

A bill that would allow Oklahoma tribal casinos to offer sports betting has passed a key committee in the House. The vote was 28-3. The state has 131...

Published March 14, 2022

Massachusetts Senate Continues to Block Sports Betting

Although the Massachusetts House wants to legalize sports betting, the Senate shows little interest. House Speaker Ron Mariano (l.) declared, “It’s extremely frustrating, the amount of money we’re leaving...

Published March 14, 2022

Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Sports Betting Bill

For the fourth time, Kentucky state Rep. Adam Koenig (l.) is pushing legislation to legalize sports wagering. An accompanying measure would provide $225 million for problem gambling services.

Published March 14, 2022

Missouri Lawmakers Debate Sports Betting Bills

A Missouri House bill would give casino host cities and counties a portion of sports betting revenue, but others would get zero. State Rep. Scott Cupps (l.), whose district...

Published March 14, 2022

Ohio Regulators Release Batch 5 Sports Betting Rules

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has issued Batch 5 of proposed sports betting rules on Type-A and Type-B proprietor licensing, procedures and proprietor duties. A public comment period is...

Published March 14, 2022

End of In-Person Signups Could Mean Explosion in Illinois Sports Bets

Illinois’ in-person registration requirement for sports gambling ended forever on March 5. Analysts say it could lead to a record $1 billion in legal sports wagers this month in...

Published March 14, 2022

New York Could Lower Sports Betting Taxes

New York State mobile sports betting came with an onerous tax of 51 percent. But that rate could decrease with more skin in the game. An amendment from Assemblyman...

Published March 14, 2022

Supreme Court Hears Texas Casino Case

On March 1, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments from the state of Texas and the Tigua Indians on whether the tribe can continue offering casino games at the...

Published March 7, 2022

FanDuel Signs Deal with Buffalo Sabres

The agreement between FanDuel and the Buffalo Sabres provides branding, sports betting odds and promotions during broadcasts. FanDuel gets rights to branding and use of logos.

Published March 7, 2022

BetMGM Signs McDavid as Brand Ambassador

BetMGM last week announced it has added Connor McDavid (l.) as its latest brand ambassador. The Edmonton Oilers captain is the first active player from the four major sports...

Published March 7, 2022

Maryland Approves Bingo World for Sports Betting License

Maryland regulators have approved another retail sports betting license, but authorities say mobile sports betting will likely not go live until next year.

Published March 7, 2022

Nevada Panel Begins Work on Esports Betting, West Virginia Considers

A panel of industry experts formed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board has held its first hearings examining the possible expansion of esports betting in the state. In West...

Published March 7, 2022

South Dakota Lawmakers Nix Mobile Sports Betting

A South Dakota House committee has rejected an online sports betting bill, so wagering will be limited to Deadwood city limits (l.). Proponents say if lawmakers don’t act, a...

Published March 7, 2022

Wisconsin Tribe to Offer Sports Betting

The Forest County Potawatomi and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers have signed an amended compact allowing the tribe to offer sports wagering at its Milwaukee casino (l.). Interior Department approval...

Published March 7, 2022

Report: Two-Thirds of U.S. Population Watched Super Bowl LVI

The NFL and Nielsen Ratings calculate that more than 112 million Americans tuned in to watch the Super Bowl on February 13. Neilsen used the University of Chicago to...

Published March 7, 2022

California Sports Betting Measure Survives Challenge

California’s Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by card clubs to stop a ballot measure that would give gaming tribes a monopoly on sports betting. The clubs claimed the...

Published March 7, 2022

Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Sports Betting Bill

Alabama state Senator Greg Albritton (l.) has announced plans to introduce a sports betting bill along with two other measures expanding the state’s casino market and creating a state...

Published March 7, 2022

Missouri House Committee Delays Sports Betting Vote

A Missouri House committee will hold a hearing on mobile sports betting legislation this week. An earlier vote was delayed as members sought changes relating to problem gambling, off-site...

Published March 7, 2022

Virginia Lawmakers Reject In-State College Betting

A Virginia House committee defeated two bills that would have allowed in-state betting on Virginia college and university sports. One of the measures previously passed the state Senate.

Published March 7, 2022

Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Sports Betting Bills

Kentucky state Senator David Yates’ (l.) bill would legalize retail and mobile sports wagering, online poker and daily fantasy sports. Senator Adam Koenig’s measure would legalize most forms of...

Published March 7, 2022