Giovanni Shorter 
The regulated sports betting market in Ohio is set to go live on January 1, 2023. This would come over a year after lawmakers signed sports betting into law. COLUMBUS, Ohio. – The Ohio regulated sports betting market now has a launch date set for … Read more
Sports apparel company Fanatics trademarks BetFanatics as they aim to launch their own sports betting mobile app. Fanatics would join the likes of Sports Illustrated and FuboTV as sporting companies that transitioned into sports betting. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It seems a new regulated sportsbook is … Read more
Colorado lawmakers pass HB 22-1402 in both the Senate and the House and the bill now awaits Gov. Jared Polis’ signature. A big section of the bill would reduce the tax deductions given to sportsbooks for promotional free bets given throughout the year. Free bets … Read more
Since its launch in January 2022, NY has seen over $400 million in mobile betting revenue with the state seeing over $200 million in taxes. ALBANY, N.Y. – Morgan Stanley has recently given its projections on the New York sports betting market, predicting revenue reaches … Read more
Lawmakers believe SB 688, which already passed in the Senate, has the votes to pass in the House to bring online betting to North Carolina. There is optimism that sportsbooks will be live in time for the 2022 NFL season. Gov. Roy Cooper has expressed … Read more
A special committee of the Chicago City Council voted 27-3 in favor of Bally’s Corporation to launch its casino and sportsbook in Chicago. The full City Council is set to vote within the week. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is likely on board to quickly approve … Read more
Minnesota’s legislative session ended Monday and the sports betting bill did not pass. HF 778 passed in the House of Representatives but saw little support in the Senate. House Rep. Patrick Garofalo tweeted his frustration on the likely outcome over the weekend. ST. PAUL, Minn. … Read more
Regulators in Ohio are aiming for a January 1, 2023 launch for the regulated sports betting market. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is already accepting sportsbook applications from potential operators. The official launch date will be decided during the June 1 commission meeting. COLUMBUS, … Read more
DraftKings officially launches its sportsbook in Ontario, Canada, continuing its North American expansion. DraftKings joins the likes of Caesars, BetMGM, FanDuel, and PointsBet in Ontario. 13 total operators have been approved to offer sports betting apps in Ontario. BOSTON – Canada bettors in Ontario now … Read more
New Jersey’s streak of $1 billion betting handle months comes to an end in April 2022 as sportsbooks raked in $926.9 million. The betting handle is actually up 23.9% compared to April 2021 but revenue is slightly down 8.2% year over year, however. TRENTON, N.J. … Read more
Senator Denny Hoskins filibustered the potential sports betting bill in Missouri, killing the bill. Lawmakers now have until May 13, the session deadline, to have a new bill pass. This move potentially delayed sports betting another year in Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri sports … Read more
The Maine Senate voted LD 585 into law with a 23-11 vote. This bill gives sole authority to online sports betting to the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, and Maliseet tribes. LD 585 is backed by Governor Janet Mills and is awaiting her signature to officially regulate the … Read more