Daniel Borjas 
FanDuel and William Hill are making deals in states without legal sports betting. Florida and Maryland are expected to consider sports betting legislation in 2020. Having sportsbooks present in their states could push legislatures to legalize. MIAMI – William Hill and FanDuel have made deals … Read more
The soft launch for BetAmerica lasts until Wednesday. There is no official mobile app launching with BetAmerica. This will be the eighth online sportsbook that launches in Pennsylvania. ERIE, Pa. – BetAmerica’s online sportsbook under the Presque Isle Downs and Casino license is currently undergoing … Read more
More people in Delaware are betting on sports and they are winning more too. The betting handle was higher in November of last year compared to this year. The lack of mobile wagering could be holding back Delaware sports betting. DOVER, Del. – The sports … Read more
There will be five new members added to the Sports Betting Hall of Fame. The event will take place at the Betting at Sports America conference. The conference will take place from April 28-30 in 2020. SECAUCUS, N.J. – There will be five new members … Read more
Around $59.4 million was wagered on sports in Iowa during November. A little over half of the sports betting revenue in Iowa came from online sportsbooks. Retail registration could be holding back the revenue potential for Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa – There was around $59.4 … Read more
XFL is looking to start its first season in February of 2020. The league is showing games to the Nevada Gaming Commission. Sports betting will likely not be integrated into the XFL for the first season. LAS VEGAS – The XFL will hold a training … Read more
Indiana’s revenue report shows that the state brought in $147.3 million in bets in November. Mobile wagering accounted for 65 percent of the total handle for the month. Indiana’s numbers have increased thanks to bettors from Illinois and Ohio. INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana bettors have wagered … Read more
There are two brick-and-motor sportsbooks open in Arkansas right now. The Arkansas Racing Commission creates the rules and regulations for sports betting. The Commission is interested in changing some rules to allow for online and mobile betting. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In recent weeks, the … Read more
MI HB 4916 is the bill that lawmakers are considering to legalize sports betting in Michigan. The bill passed through the State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee in a unanimous vote. State lawmakers are hoping to have the bill on the governor’s desk by the end … Read more
Illinois sports betting is now legal but it is not active yet. Illinois lawmakers expect that betting will start before March Madness. Mobile wagering could have an 18 month delay period before starting. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Lawmakers think that Illinois sports betting could start up … Read more
Michigan lawmakers in the state Senate are very close to voting on a sports betting bill. State legislators and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are closing in on a deal. Votes for a sports betting bill could happen in the next few days. LANSING, Mich. – Michigan … Read more
California is looking to legalize sports betting in 2020. The tribes in the state have been very interested in operating sportsbooks. State lawmakers are not happy with the proposal brought by the state tribes. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In recent weeks, California tribal casino owners have … Read more