In Illinois, Rivers First with Mobile Sports Betting

Rivers Casino (l.) in Des Plaines will be the first casino property in Illinois to go live with mobile sports betting, same as they were the first to take...

Published June 29, 2020

Sports Betting in Washington Requires New Compacts

It may take a while before sports bets come to Washington state. The state has legalized tribal-only sports wagering, but tribes must renegotiate their compacts before wagers begin. “We...

Published June 29, 2020

First Retail Sportsbook Opens in Colorado

Colorado’s first retail sportsbook wager was accepted June 17 at the Saratoga Casino Black Hawk (l.). The wager was for the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl.

Published June 29, 2020

New Jersey Sportsbooks Open with Casinos

Casinos will open in Atlantic City July 2, and with them, retail sportsbooks. But it’ll be weeks before Major League Baseball brings the first real competition since major sports...

Published June 29, 2020

California Sportsbook Legislation off Table Until 2022

California State Senator Bill Dodd has admitted defeat and pulled SCA 6, which sought to put a measure on the November ballot to approve of sports betting. The bill’s...

Published June 29, 2020

Irish Bookies Opened Shops Too Soon

In the space of 24 hours, Irish betting shops reopened and closed back down after receiving erroneous info.

Published June 22, 2020

Betway Ceases Publication of Player Transfers

After two Premier League players got caught breaching betting rules regarding transfers, Betway decided not to publish football player transfers in the future.

Published June 22, 2020

Football’s Return A Boon for German Bookies

German bookmakers have enjoyed a boost in business since the return of the Bundesliga after an eight-week suspension. One sportsbook reported a 100 percent increase in business.

Published June 22, 2020

Canada Lawmakers Still Push for Single-Game Bets

The Canadian government has yet to approve single-game sports bets despite efforts in the last couple years by lawmakers. This time around, supporters enlisted the assistance of major professional...

Published June 22, 2020

Oklahoma Compacts Open Door to Sports Betting

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s compacts with two tribes paved the way for sports betting in the state. While the U.S. Department of Interior did not reject the agreement, the...

Published June 22, 2020

Broncos, FanDuel Ink Partnership in Colorado

The Denver Broncos and FanDuel agreed to a partnership last week, the first of its kind in the NFL. The deal won’t be the last as NFL teams in...

Published June 22, 2020

Unnamed Sportsbooks Express Interest in Tennessee

Three firms have submitted paperwork for a license to provide online and mobile sports betting in Tennessee. The companies must complete the applications and pay the $750,000 licensing fee...

Published June 22, 2020

Georgia Closer to Sports Betting

Georgia lawmakers are expected to take up sports betting in the current session; according to Chris Clark (l.), of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, “With the state’s resources down...

Published June 22, 2020

Ohio Lawmakers Close to Sports Betting Deal

Ohio lawmakers are confident they can reach a compromise on sports betting. The House wants the lottery commission to regulate the industry. The Senate feels the Casino Control Commission...

Published June 22, 2020

Illinois Grants Sports Betting Licenses; BetRivers Launches First Mobile App

Illinois has issued seven master sports wagering licenses to seven casinos, with Rivers Des Plaines (l.) among them, which also launched the first mobile sports app last week. But...

Published June 22, 2020

California Sports Betting Compromise Dead

California Senator Bill Dodd (l.) has offered amendments to his bill, SCA 6, which would legalize sports betting but also give sweeteners to card clubs. His amendments don’t go...

Published June 22, 2020

Iowa Bans Credit Cards for Sports Bets

Lawmakers in Iowa have banned the use of credit cards to place bets on sporting events. Senator Tony Bisignano (l.) supported the measure, saying, “With a credit card, you...

Published June 15, 2020

DraftKings Signs Sports Betting Deal in Michigan

Michigan has become DraftKings’ seventh retail sportsbook state and its eighth mobile one. Through its new deal with a Michigan casino, the sportsbook giant joins three others in the...

Published June 15, 2020

Illinois Issues 7 Sports Betting Licenses

Seven Illinois casinos, including Elgin’s Grand Victoria (l.), were granted sports betting licenses last week by the state Gaming Board. The move triggers the 18-month penalty box that DFS...

Published June 15, 2020

U.K. Football League Ready to Play

The English Premier League is ready to begin the rest of their season on June 17. The first two matches pit Aston Villa against Sheffield United and Manchester City...

Published June 8, 2020