Louisiana Governor Signs Final Sports Betting Bills Into Law

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards

Governor John Bel Edwards signed SB 247 the regulatory bill, and SB 142 the appropriations bill for sports betting in Louisiana into law. The bills have been sent to the Department of Interior for federal approval. HB 697 the tax bill was signed earlier and … Read more

Eric Adams Now Favorite For New York Mayor Over Andrew Yang

Eric Adams

Eric Adams has -200 odds to be elected Mayor of New York. Andrew Yang has +600 long odds. Kathryn Garcia’s odds have shortened to +350. NEW YORK – Sports betting fans who place action on political odds have been active with the New York City … Read more

Puerto Rico Sports Betting Projected To See $40M In Revenue

Puerto Rician Flag

• Lawmakers in Puerto Rico have created a sports betting group for the potential new market. • Experts have estimated Puerto Rico sports betting could generate $40 million annually. • Funds from sports betting will be used for the retirement of public employees. SAN JUAN, … Read more

LSB Feature: Is Celebrity Boxing The New Betting Trend?

Jake and Logan Paul

Celebrity boxing matches are seeing a lot of action being placed at sportsbooks. Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul was the most viewed boxing match of 2021. Mayweather promoted the fight through BetOnline. LAS VEGAS – The boxing world has seen a new trend as of … Read more

NJ Sportsbooks Clear $814 Million In Betting Handle In May

New Jersey Sportsbook

Sports betting in New Jersey saw a 9% increase month over month in May. Local sportsbooks saw $814.2 million in betting activity. NJ saw $52.9 million in sports betting revenue. TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Division of Gaming has officially released the May sports … Read more

NFL Releases New Safety COVID-19 Protocols For 2021 Season

NFL - COVID 19

The NFLPA has released the upcoming COVID-19 protocols that will affect the upcoming training camp and preseason. Vaccinated players have fewer restrictions compared to unvaccinated players. Players risk a $50,000 fine if they break safety protocols. NEW YORK – New safety protocols have been released … Read more

Michigan Sports Betting Handle/Revenue Drops Again In May

Michigan Sportsbook

Sports betting in Michigan saw a decline in both activity and revenue for the second consecutive month in May. FanDuel was the number one mobile sportsbook in Michigan. Mobile betting dominated the sports betting market in May. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Gaming Control Board … Read more

Iowa, Indiana Saw Strong Sports Betting Activity In May

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Indiana sportsbooks saw $254.4 million wagered in May. Iowa sportsbooks reported $161.4 million. Indiana saw a 7% increase month over month while Iowa saw a slight 2.9% decline. INDIANAPOLIS – Sports betting markets in Indiana and Iowa have released their official sports betting revenue reports … Read more

Louisiana College Football Bettors Land Local Sports Betting TV Deal

WBRZ - Sports Betting

ABC’s Baton Rouge affiliate station WBRZ-TV is partnering with DraftKings owned Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). This partnership will see the two networks launch sports betting content for Baton Rouge residents. This partnership is made ahead of the forthcoming Louisiana sports betting launch. BATON ROUGE, … Read more

LSB Feature: The New Faces Of The Sports Betting Market

Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, Washington, Connecticut

Arizona, Florida, North Dakota, Louisiana, and Washington are all launching legal sports betting in 2021. Florida will be the largest state to offer sports betting. Arizona has done deals with major sports leagues. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sports betting in the US is going to expand … Read more

IGT Signs Deal With North Dakota Casino For Sports Betting

Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel

International Gaming Technology has expanded its sports betting operation in North Dakota. The IGT PlaySports sportsbook will be launching in the Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel in Hankinson. The casino will host the IGT PlaySports platform, self-service betting kiosks, and trading advisory services. HANKINSON, N.D. … Read more