Hawaii Sports Betting Effort Closer to Bearing Fruit in 2024

Hawaii Rep. Daniel Holt saw his two tourism bills move closer to law. HB 2765 would legalize sports betting. House 2762 authorizes development of a casino resort. Both passed...

Published February 19, 2024

Minnesota Lawmakers Have Hope All Sides Can Fashion a Law

Minnesota Democrats control all three branches of government. That ought to make hammering out a sports betting bill a little bit easier. But the one stakeholder in need of...

Published February 19, 2024

Oklahoma Sports Betting Bills Looks Like a Bad Bet Still

The Governor’s bill has an uphill battle with the tribal association. A more bipartisan bill still faces obstacles. Will the stakeholders meet together to solve differences?

Published February 19, 2024

WynnBET NY License Acquired by Penn; MA Exit Soon to Follow

With the acquisition of WynnBET's mobile sports betting license, Penn Entertainment is poised to launch ESPN Bet in the highly lucrative New York market. On the flip side, Wynn...

Published February 19, 2024

DraftKings Acquires Jackpocket, Forges New Barstool Deal

The number-two sports betting company in the U.S., DraftKings, has been overshadowed by the top dog, FanDuel, in the past few months. But last week, great earnings, a deal...

Published February 19, 2024

Florida Parimutuel Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Rule

It ain’t over till it’s over was one of Yogi Berra’s famous truisms. It seems to be applicable to the battle between a couple of parimutuels and the Seminole...

Published February 19, 2024

Super Sunday in Vegas

The gaming business got a boost last week when the NFL Super Bowl was held in Las Vegas, setting records for sports bets in Nevada and worldwide.

Published February 12, 2024

XLMedia Partners with Star Tribune Media

XLMedia has partnered with new organization Star Tribune Media to be the exclusive provider of sports betting content. Star Tribune is the largest news provider in the Upper Midwest.

Published February 12, 2024

Kansas Lawmakers Seek to Ban Sports Betting Ads

Kansas doesn’t want more responsible sports betting ads. To reduce the chance of problem gambling, the state is considering a bill to drop the ads altogether.

Published February 12, 2024

Ohio Governor, NCAA Prez Want End to College Prop Bets

By calling for a ban on college prop bets, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (l.), NCAA President Charlie Baker and Ohio State University aims to protect student-athletes from harassment and...

Published February 12, 2024

Iowa Loses PointsBet, Gains Fanatics

The replacement of PointsBet by Fanatics in Iowa marks a turning point for sports betting enthusiasts in the state. Fanatics officials said they are looking to revolutionize the sports...

Published February 12, 2024

BetMGM Faces Fine in Massachusetts; Wynn, Betr Look to Leave State

BetMGM was recently fined $20,000 by Massachusetts regulators for offering bets on markets that were not approved for betting. Meanwhile, Wynn and Betr have announced plans to leave the...

Published February 12, 2024

Hawaii Could Have Winning Sports Betting Formula

Hawaii has faced tough sledding in efforts to bring sports betting to a state with no gambling. But this year may prove different. The reason: tax revenue would go...

Published February 12, 2024

Mississippi House Approves Online Sports Betting

The Mississippi House has passed sports betting legislation, but it was a bumpy ride. The state, home to 26 casinos of various sizes, may not be able to compete...

Published February 12, 2024

Georgia Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill

The Georgia Senate has passed a sports betting bill that would require a change to the state constitution. If it passes in the House, a voter referendum could be...

Published February 12, 2024

Big Game Betting

In the lead up to the highly anticipated San Francisco-Kansas City championship rematch this weekend, the AGA’s Vice President of Research Dave Forman (l.) explains how American demand for...

Published February 5, 2024

Missouri Sports Betting PAC Supported by DraftKings, FanDuel

Missouri's professional sports teams and the online gambling industry have come together to push for the legalization of sports betting in the state. With the formation of the "Winning...

Published February 5, 2024

Barstool Inks Deal with DraftKings After Split from Penn

So it comes down to this. Barstool no longer rules the roost as a sportsbook operator, lately with Penn Entertainment. Now they will work as DraftKings promotion hounds.

Published February 5, 2024

New England Pats’ Boutte Faces Sports Betting Charges

Kayshon Boutte (l.) had a promising career as a wide receiver. Starting lineup at LSU, and now on the New England Patriots. But Kayshon placed bets, including on his...

Published February 5, 2024

Mississippi Online Sports Betting Bill Gaining Momentum

Online sports betting is taking steps to become legal in Mississippi, as lawmakers advanced a bill called the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act designed to regulate and capitalize on...

Published February 5, 2024