Giovanni Shorter 
Legislators in Virginia will be discussing expanding legal sports betting at an upcoming meeting. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have potential bills awaiting votes. Minority ownership within the Virginia sports betting market will be discussed. RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia sports betting … Read more
The Georgia sports betting Senate bill SB 142 has been presented by the Georgia Senate panel hearing. The hearing saw senate members debate over passing the potential bill. There is a similar bill in the House of representatives currently awaiting review. ATLANTA – The Georgia … Read more
Cruise ship companies have begun adding legal sports betting on their cruises lines. Legal land-based or online sports betting has been legalized in over half the country. COVID-19 may deter patrons from booking cruises in the short term. SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – As a way … Read more
Popular Las Vegas sportsbook Westgate SuperBook has sent two cease and desist letters to Barstool Sports for copyright infringement. Westgate alleges Barstool’s use of the term “good teams win, great teams cover” violates a trademark. Westgate trademarked the phrase in 2012. LAS VEGAS – Popular … Read more
Sports betting fans in Pennsylvania managed to start the New Year with record-breaking numbers in wagers. The Keystone State saw more than $615.3 million wagered on sports in January. The state collected $11.5 million in taxes. HARRISBURG, Penn. – Those betting on sports in Pennsylvania … Read more
NJ sports betting fans wagered $958.7 million in January. The Garden State collected $82.6 million in revenue. Most wagers were made on basketball. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey continues to see major action in its legal sports betting market, collecting a record-breaking high in revenue … Read more
Bet.Works and theScore Bet have extended their partnership to launch the online sportsbook in Iowa. Iowa becomes the fourth state to offer theScore Bet sports betting operation. The goal was to launch before the March Madness Tournament began. DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa sports betting … Read more
The Boston Mayoral Election has sports bettors placing action, with Michelle Wu having the shortest odds at -150. Michelle Wu would be the first woman and minority to hold the seat of Mayor in Boston. Wu serves as the first woman of color Council President … Read more
Illinois saw more than $491.7 million wagered on sports in December. Eight retail venues were shut down due to COVID-19. DraftKings remains the top mobile app in Illinois. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Those betting on sports in Illinois managed to yet again increase the total betting … Read more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been exposed for hiding accurate death totals for COVID-19. Sports bettors are now betting against Governor Cuomo getting reelected in 2022, with -200 odds for him to lose. Both Democrats and Republicans have slammed Cuomo following the reveal. ALBANY, … Read more
Sports betting fans in Mississippi wagered for a combined $67.7 million. This is the highest single-month sports betting handle since launch. Mississippi still has not launched fully mobile sports betting. JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi sports betting market has continued to see major growth, accumulating … Read more
Four Winds Casinos in Michigan have launched online gambling and online legal sports betting. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians who run the casino were granted access to online and mobile gaming by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Four Winds becomes the 11th online gambling … Read more