Study: Rapid Growth Ahead for WA Sports Betting

Washington’s young sports gaming industry could grow dramatically in the next five years, says a study by Washington State University. Study head Kahlil Philander (l.) said 59 percent of...

Published November 22, 2021

Two Louisiana Casinos Launch Sports Betting

Margaritaville and Boomtown in Bossier City, Louisiana now house the state’s eighth and ninth sportsbooks. Gaming Control Board Executive Director Ronnie Johns (l.) expects five more sports wagering licenses...

Published November 22, 2021

Mobile Sports Wagering Advances in Arkansas

The Arkansas Racing Commission has approved proposed rules to allow sports betting anywhere in the state, with mobile wagers to launch in February. Currently, bets only may be placed...

Published November 22, 2021

Ohio Sports Betting Legislation Progressing—Slowly

Ohio state Senator Kirk Schuring (l.) says lawmakers are “making progress” on sports betting but draft legislation hasn’t been finalized yet. He says there’s still time to pass a...

Published November 22, 2021

Again, New Jersey Breaks Sports Betting Record

New Jersey cracked the $1 billion mark in sports betting handle in September, setting a new national record. And October broke September’s record, as sportsbooks racked up $1.3 billion...

Published November 22, 2021

Maryland Approves Five Sports Betting Licenses

The independent panel set up in Maryland to approve sports betting licenses has finally approved five providers, so the bets could be placed by Super Bowl time. Governor Larry...

Published November 22, 2021

BetMGM Opens Phoenix’s First Retail Sportsbook

Arizona’s Gila River Hotels & Casinos at Vee Quiva will host a retail sportsbook operated by BetMGM. It’s that sportsbook’s entry into the state and the first in-casino sportsbook...

Published November 15, 2021

NISA Signs Exclusive Deal with Betting.bet

The National Independent Soccer Association and NISA Nation have announced details of an exclusive new partnership with Betting.bet, an online resource for sports fans seeking safe betting sites and...

Published November 15, 2021

Western Canada Adds Single-Event Sports Betting

Single-game sports wagering has come to Western Canada. Through Sports Select, the Western Canada Lottery Corp. began offering the option on November 1. Before that, sports betting was limited...

Published November 15, 2021

Sports Betting Could Slow Spread of Missouri’s Illegal Slots

Missouri Senate President Dave Schatz (l.) said he’ll reintroduce legislation banning illegal slots proliferating throughout the state. He added legalizing sports betting via ballot initiative could help accomplish that...

Published November 15, 2021

Mississippi House Committee Drafting Mobile Sports Betting Bill

Mississippi state Rep. Casey Eure (l.) says the House Gaming Committee, which he chairs, plans to pass a mobile sports betting bill by January 1, the date Louisiana is...

Published November 15, 2021

Minnesota Legislator Explores Sports Betting Measure

Minnesota state Rep. Zack Stephenson (l.) plans to lead a push for legal sports betting. He noted there’s bipartisan support for a sports wagering bill, and the state’s tribes...

Published November 15, 2021

Arizona Sports Betting Lawsuit Near Settlement

The lawsuit brought by the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe against Arizona to topple its sports betting law may soon be resolved. Both sides have told a judge they need 60...

Published November 15, 2021

NC Sports Betting Bill Passes in House Committees

In North Carolina, a retail and online sports betting bill has passed the first of four House committees. It would authorize up to 12 licenses and tax revenue at...

Published November 15, 2021

Maryland OKs Betting Partnerships, Awaits Rules

Maryland regulatory officials have approved partnership arrangements with sportsbook platform suppliers for five casinos, while the industry awaits publication of final regulations.

Published November 15, 2021

Chicago Aldermen Hear Stadium Sportsbook Pros, Cons

Chicago aldermen are considering an ordinance to allow large sports stadiums to host their own sportsbooks. Rush Street’s Neil Bluhm (l.) says that would cannibalize casino revenue, causing the...

Published November 15, 2021

DraftKings Open Louisiana Sportsbooks

DraftKings has opened retail sportsbooks in Lake Charles, Louisiana at the Golden Nugget and L’Auberge casinos. Both are temporary as the resorts build larger, permanent facilities to open in...

Published November 15, 2021

Kentucky Lawmaker Sponsors Sports Betting Bill—Again

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky helped pass historical horseracing legislation earlier this year. Their support could move state Rep. Adam Koenig’s (l.) sports betting legislation forward in 2022.

Published November 15, 2021

Ohio Lawmakers Negotiate Sports Betting Measure

Ohio state Senator Kirk Schuring (l.) says lawmakers have made “significant compromises” on a sports betting measure. He called the negotiations a “Rubik’s cube,” but added, “We’re making progress.”

Published November 15, 2021

BetMGM Adds NFL’s Johnson as Newest Ambassador

Last week, iGaming and sportsbook company BetMGM announced the signing of former Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (l.) as its newest brand ambassador.

Published November 8, 2021