Andy Faust 
The Kentucky Derby is the second-biggest single betting event in sports, turning a global handle of over $1 billion. Most US residents should have no trouble finding a convenient, legal venue where they can wager on the Derby. Early favorite Omaha Beach has been scratched, … Read more
A group of former Republican politicians is suing the state and asking for a preliminary injunction against all sports betting. Current RI representatives claim that sports wagering was authorized by voter referendum in 2016. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island might be wine country, but opponents … Read more
Danny Sheridan has been inducted into the Mobile, Alabama, Sports Hall of Fame. Sheridan is the first member of the sports wagering industry to be so honored, signifying a change in local attitudes about sports betting and gambling. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Mobile, Alabama, has a … Read more
Governor Ron DeSantis has been gauging the stance of each potential sports betting stakeholder in FL. Little progress has been made in finding a workable solution for legal sports betting this year. The Seminole Tribe of Florida holds all the cards, but they may not … Read more
Legal Illinois sports betting has legs, but there are several obstacles to consider. IL HB 3308 would create the Illinois Sports Wagering Act and legalize both land-based and mobile sports betting. Other bills would also legalize betting but exclude collegiate wagering, online betting, and eSports … Read more
Senate Bill 153 would allow the state’s 25 gambling venues to offer on-site sportsbooks. Mobile sports wagering would be limited to physical operator facilities. Final authorization to allow Louisiana sports betting would be up to each individual parish. BATON ROUGE, La. – A Senate bill … Read more
OpenSports aims to simplify and streamline both sides of the US sports betting industry. Scientific Games will roll out OpenSports with their US-based partners. The OpenSports initiative will also improve SG’s overseas sports gambling products. LAS VEGAS – The global leader in electronic and interactive … Read more
House Bill 1 would legalize sports betting in TN. The bill was amended to exclude provisions for land-based betting. Legal Tennessee sports betting would be available online and via automated kiosks only. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After a contentious debate focusing primarily on the risks of … Read more
Bet365 is the largest online sportsbook in the world. EML is an international payment processor that offers a custom-branded reloadable sports betting card platform. Bet365 will offer online wagering and a land-based sportsbook at the Hard Rock Atlantic City. NEWARK, N.J. – With bet365 bringing … Read more
The Isleta Pueblo say their Isleta Resort & Casino sportsbook is ready to be opened to the public. The Isleta Casino sportsbook will be the third active legal book in NM. New Mexico sports betting is limited to land-based venues only and offers no legal … Read more
House Bill 1327 would decriminalize sports wagering in the state pending voter approval of an associated tax scheme. Sportsbooks would be taxed at 10% of gross revenue. The proposal would legalize both land-based and statewide online betting. DENVER – On Monday, Colorado House Bill 1327 … Read more
Senate Bill 552 scuttled mobile betting two weeks ago, but the activity has been reinserted into the legislation. SB 552 would allow for both legal land-based and online sports wagering. Legal IA sports betting could be live in time for the start of this year’s … Read more