Daniel Borjas 
A hearing on sports betting took place on Tuesday. College wagering was a major topic of discussion. Potential tax revenue was also discussed during the hearing. BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers discussed sports betting in a hearing on Tuesday. Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on Economic Development and … Read more
OH HB 194 had its second hearing in the House Finance Committee. The meeting helped ensure sports betting would follow the Wire Act. Rules were also added to prevent money laundering. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Ohio sports betting bill had its second hearing on Thursday … Read more
The Presque Isle Downs and Casino sportsbook will not launch on time. Owner Kevin O’Sullivan said more details will become available on June 12. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board does not know the reason for the delay. ERIE, Pa. – The Presque Isle Downs and … Read more
Lawmakers are working out the details for ME LD 553. Lawmakers have not worked out the tax rate for sports betting. Bettors in Maine cannot wager on Maine-based college games. AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers met on Monday to work out the details for sports betting. … Read more
There has been no movement with OH HB 194 and OH SB 111 since introduction. The Ohio legislative session does not end until December 31. Two Different Ideas For Sports Betting COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio sports betting bills introduced in the last two months have … Read more
A report stated that Rhode Island will only make $2.3 million from sports betting this year. The original estimate from Governor Gina Raimondo was about $24 million. The lawsuit over mobile sports betting could further impact revenue projections. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island is expecting … Read more
A brand-new sports betting bill will be introduced by the end of May. Representative Brandt Iden has worked with stakeholders to make this bill. MI HB 4311 allows for online gambling but it is struggling to move forward. LANSING, Mich. – State representative Brandt Iden … Read more
Kentucky Derby winner Country House will not run the Preakness Stakes. This will mean that there is no chance for a Triple Crown winner this year. Tickets for ‘no Triple Crown winner’ will be payed out. BALTIMORE – Country House has scratched out of the … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With the race coming in on its 145th showing, the Kentucky Derby is a race that millions of viewers have become well accustomed to—more than 16 million according to numbers reported last year by Comcast. As it has been for decades, the … Read more
March Madness boosted the revenue in Mississippi casinos. Over $32.4 million was wagered on sports in March. Casinos have been in an upward trend ever since sportsbooks were introduced. JACKSON, Miss. – Sports betting has boosted Mississippi’s overall casino revenue during March thanks to the … Read more
Prop bets are starting to show up for the Kentucky Derby. This will be the first race of the Triple Crown. Post time for the race is Saturday at 6:50 p.m. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Proposition bets for the Kentucky Derby are being accepted at online … Read more
CO HB 1327 is speeding through to legalize sports betting. Voters will have a say if Colorado will open sportsbooks. The action won’t start until May 2020 at the earliest. DENVER – Colorado lawmakers are racing to pass a sports betting bill as the legislative … Read more