Governor Cooper Signs Compacts, NC Sports Betting Coming In 2021

Governor Roy Cooper

North Carolina Tribal Gaming Compacts that include legal sportsbooks have been signed, sealed, and delivered to Washington, DC. After a 45-day window period in the nation’s capital, North Carolina will be able to launch its two retail sports wagering venues. North Carolina sports betting was … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: NJ Sets New Record For Monthly Handle 12/15/2020

New Jersey Sportsbook

Connecticut looks favorable for sports betting legalization in 2021 while Oklahoma does not. New Jersey and Indiana both set records for handle in the month of November. Tipico Sportsbook launched its first US application in New Jersey and Michigan approved 15 operators for mobile sportsbooks … Read more

Is Legal Kentucky Sports Betting Already Off The Table In 2021?

Sports Betting

Kentucky may not have enough time in 2021 to consider making sports wagering a legal industry as they will hold a shortened session. The gaming focus is slated for historical horse racing, a huge moneymaker for the Bluegrass State that has only recently been made … Read more

Odds Legal Sports Betting In Oklahoma In 2021 Are Long But There

Matthew Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association

Legal sports betting in Oklahoma is something that has been a hot topic since Governor Kevin Stitt made it legal with two Tribes in April. Stitt’s decision was repealed in July before any sportsbooks could open in the state. In the 2021 session, it is … Read more

Oh Canada – When Will Sports Betting Be Regulated?

Canadian Sports Betting

Single-game sports betting is being considered for legalization by the Canadian Federal Government. Canada gambles an estimated $10 billion yearly on sporting events with the use of international sportsbooks. At the moment, discussions would have mobile sports betting legalized on a province-to-province basis. OTTAWA – … Read more

MGCB Has Awarded 15 Provisional Sports Betting Licenses

Michigan Welcomes Sports Betting

Michiganders will be seeing mobile and internet sportsbooks coming to them in early 2021 as 15 companies have received temporary licenses by the MGCB. Both sportsbooks and iGaming for casino games have been approved for the Wolverine State. DETROIT – The Michigan Gaming Control Board … Read more

Ohio Still has Three Weeks To Legalize Sports Betting

Ohio Senator John Eklund

There is three weeks left in the Ohio session to legalize sports betting for the Buckeye State. Senator John Eklund believes there is more than enough time to make sports gaming legal in the state but it will require both House and Senate approvals. The … Read more

In Tipico Fashion Another Sportsbook Plants Their US Roots In NJ

Tipco

The mobile sports betting platform, Tipico Sportsbook, is now live in New Jersey, making its official US debut. New Jersey is the first state to get to experience Tipico, with Colorado looking to be the next area in the United States for the platform to … Read more

Connecticut Governor Now All In For Sports Betting In 2021

Governor Ned Lamont

Connecticut could see legal sports betting in 2021 now that Governor Ned Lamont is actively trying to draft a structure for the industry. Gambling on sports in Connecticut would be a Tribal business under the current discussions taking place. It is estimated that a sports … Read more

Oregon Sports Betting Handle In November Down But Revenue Up

Oregon Sports Betting

Oregon made a record in monthly revenue for November, seeing over $4 million for the month. Year-to-date revenue totals for the Beaver State are posted at $17 million. Football continues to reign as the biggest sport for gambling activity, accumulating 59% of November bets on … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: NC To Launch Sportsbooks In 2021 12/8/2020

DraftKings - Foxwoods Resort

Missouri has pre-filed three bills to make sports betting legal during the 2021 session while DraftKings partnered with Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut to make a push for 2021 sports betting legislation. Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina agreed to the ratified Tribal Gaming Compacts that … Read more

Governor Roy Cooper, Tribes Reach Agreement For NC Sports Betting

Harrah"s - Cherokee Casino

North Carolina will finally be launching their sports betting market in 2021 after the approval from Governor Roy Cooper amended Tribal Gaming Compacts. An estimated $10 million is expected to be made annually from gambling on sports matchups in the Tar Heel State. Sportsbook locations … Read more