Andy Faust 
SB 552 originally included mobile sports wagering, but the Indiana House has removed that portion of the bill. Legal sports betting is poised for approval, and mobile wagering may be reinserted during SB 552’s House hearing. The current status of two major IN casinos might … Read more
Legal technicalities could award the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association up to nine sports betting “skins.” As a sports betting operator, the NJTHA could relieve taxpayer contributions to racing purses. TRENTON, N.J. – By state law, all New Jersey gaming venues are entitled to offer … Read more
Tennessee legislators are at a seeming impasse regarding how to move forward with sports betting legalization. TN HB 1 has seen strange revisions and amendments, including banning brick-and-mortar betting venues. Some Tenn. Lawmakers even suggest banning wagering on Sundays and holidays. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee … Read more
The Encore Boston Harbor is primed to receive its gambling license before its June 23 grand opening. Parent company Wynn Resorts could still be fined as a result of its founder’s alleged sexual misconduct. Sports betting legalization is still being debated in the Massachusetts Congress. … Read more
Senate Bill 154 would legalize sports betting and other casino gaming in North Carolina. The proposal would limit sports betting to physical Class III venues on tribal lands. There is no current provision for online or mobile betting. RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina lawmakers are … Read more
FanDuel has decided to honor all AAF championship futures wagers as winning bets. Paying out futures on all eight AAF teams will cost FanDuel less than $10,000. NEW YORK – In yet another marketing coup, FanDuel has decided to grade as winners all Alliance of … Read more
HB 103 would legalize card rooms and various player- and house-banked card games. The bill would also establish the Alaska State Gaming Commission. Sports wagering is not a part of the proposed legislation. JUNEAU, Alaska – State legislators are currently debating HB 103, which would … Read more
Both chambers of the Montana Congress have advanced sports wagering bills. The bills limit MT sports betting to pari-mutuel or “sports pool” style wagering. The state has until May 1 to advance any sports betting legislation to the Governor’s desk. HELENA, Mont. – Compared to … Read more
The Illinois legislature is allegedly considering banning DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks from the state. Amendment 5 of HB 3308 hints that the major DFS operators could be barred from operating sports betting in the state. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is currently listening to informal proposals … Read more
Mobile sports betting looks dead for the 2019 legislative session after revenues are excluded from the NY state budget. Gov. Andrew Cuomo indicates that online sports wagering would require a public referendum. New York sports betting will be limited to four commercial upstate casino venues. … Read more
The Oregon State Lottery has chosen its sports wagering service partner in SBTech. SBTech beat out a pair of high-profile international sports betting operators. Sports wagering is scheduled to be offered before the 2019 NFL season. SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Lottery (OSL) has … Read more
Connecticut casino Mohegan Sun has enlisted the Kambi Group to operate its forthcoming on-site and Internet-based sportsbooks. This follows last week’s Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment deal with the Kindred Group in neighboring Pennsylvania. Sports betting is expected to launch in CT later this year. HARTFORD, … Read more