COVID-19’s Effect On Sports Betting In The U.S. One Year Later

NBA Suspended

The Coronavirus Pandemic caused sports betting to almost cease completely to come full circle where it’s now more popular than ever. The 2021 legislative sessions across the nation are considering sports wagering legalization now more than ever because of the year of COVID-19. NEW YORK … Read more

Ohio Bowling Alleys & Others Want In On Sports Gaming Legislation

Bowling

More businesses are coming forward and speaking to the Ohio Legislature about being included in a future sports betting industry. Professional sports teams and bowling alleys statewide have now joined the list of businesses wanting to offer sports wagering at their facilities. COLUMBUS, Ohio – … Read more

Rollercoaster For An Approval Of WY Online Sports Betting Bill

Wyoming

HB0133 to make mobile sportsbooks legal in Wyoming is still around after a surprise fourth vote in the House Appropriations Committee. Wyoming could be the first state in the U.S. to offer legal mobile sportsbooks that operate like offshore sportsbooks. CHEYENNE, Wyo. – It was … Read more

Las Vegas Sands Pushes Texas Sports Betting Legislation

Texas Legislature

Texas is seeing more sports betting bill proposals as two more have just been filed to legalize the pastime. It is projected that millions of dollars could be seen in annual revenue from a legal sports wagering market in Texas. The Texas Legislature adjourns on … Read more

Illinois & Montana Celebrate One Year Of Legal Sportsbooks

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Illinois and Montana are both celebrating their one-year anniversaries of launching sportsbooks in their states. Due to the huge differences in their market landscapes, Illinois has exceeded expectations in its first year while Montana has done less than expected. CHICAGO – On March 9, 2020, … Read more

WY House Committee Passes Bill For Online Sportsbooks With Cryptocurrency

Wyoming Legislature

HB0133 that would have mobile sportsbooks legal in Wyoming has passed in its first House Committee on Monday. What sets HB0133 apart from other bill proposals is the fact that it would run very much as offshore sportsbooks do regarding the rules and general structure … Read more

Illinois Remote Sportsbook Registration Extended For March Madness

BetRivers Sportsbook Sign Up

Illinois residents can sign up remotely for mobile sports betting accounts through April 3 with the newest Executive Order signed by Governor JB Pritzker. This newest order will coincide with March Madness, the NCAA basketball tournament that is slated to bring in numerous bets and … Read more

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Amended With More Licenses

Maryland Legislature

The topic of Maryland sports betting is getting plenty of focus as the General Assembly needs to greenlight a proposal for the structure of the industry by April 12. Millions of dollars are expected to be seen in annual revenue from a seasoned sports wagering … Read more

New MA Sports Betting Bills Aim To Include Restaurants, Bars

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Massachusetts is seeing even more sports wagering bills filed with the Commonwealth to be heard by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2021. Newly filed Senate and House bills are both seeking to get restaurants and bars in on the action of sports betting. BOSTON – There’s … Read more

January Shows Betting On Sports In Tennessee On The Rise

Tennessee Sports Betting

Sports betting handle spiked over $30 million from December to January in Tennessee. Over 60% of wagers taken in January were on the NFL postseason. Tennessee currently has only four operating mobile sportsbooks in the state. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Native Miley Cyrus’ song “The Climb” … Read more

Washington To Require Pre-License Checks For Sportsbook Operators

Washington State Gambling Commission Pre-licensing Investigation

Washington will be releasing applications for potential sportsbook operators within the next week or two. Anyone applying for a license to open a sportsbook in the state must go through a pre-verification check to qualify for licensure. A $5000 fee is needed at the time … Read more