Jeremias Di Vico 
Following Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s election victory, Brazil began spending on social programs and are looking to tax online sports gambling to recoup these losses. Early reports estimate that the move to legalize and regulate online sports betting would net between two and six … Read more
House Bill 1027 was passed by the Committee on Appropriations and Budget this Thursday. The bill is reportedly “broadly written” to allow for flexibility and boost its chances of passing. Tribes would be allowed to either partner with existing casino and sportsbook operators or make … Read more
Multiple sportsbooks and casinos in various states were found to be in violation of state law since sports betting became regulated. Fines were the primary punishment, but may prove ineffective if not raised higher. The revenue in most of these casinos and sportsbooks far exceeds … Read more
Colleges around the country are deliberating on whether to regulate or ban sports betting for their students or on their campus. Other colleges have fully embraced betting and have partnered with sportsbooks, some include the University of Nevada, LSU, MSU, University of Colorado, and the … Read more
Sports betting bills are gaining traction in Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Kentucky, and even Texas. New York and Massachusetts are each deliberating restrictions on advertisements and affiliate marketing, respectively. WASHINGTON – This week in sports betting saw a myriad of important developments, mainly in terms of … Read more
Kansas sportsbooks reported heavy losses following the Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs. Retail venues like the local casinos took the brunt of damage, reporting a -77.2% return on bets, online operators were better off but still lost nearly $13 million. This Super … Read more
On Wednesday hearings were heard in the Missouri legislature revolving around several sports betting bills. VLT’s are among the most controversial topics surrounding the bills, backed heavily by “obstructionist” Senator Denny Hoskins who grinded talks last year to a halt with a filibuster. Sports franchises … Read more
After a seven-month wait following the signing of a bill regulating sports betting, Massachusetts is ready to open online markets to many hungry bettors. Seven of the most well-known and renowned sportsbook app operators have already been granted licenses and are ready to launch on … Read more
Michigan and Notre Dame will meet on the ice for the third time this season, Michigan won the first game 5-1 while Notre Dame took the second 3-2. Michigan comes into the game as the third best offense in NCAA hockey, averaging exactly four goals … Read more
A federal court has shut down Maverick Gaming’s challenge that would expand sports betting in Washington state while removing alleged “tribal monopolies”. The decision was hailed as a huge win for tribal sovereignty but also was criticized as allowing for discriminatory monopolies. Because involved tribes … Read more
The Central Division’s first place Stars and last place Blackhawks face off in a crucial game for the Stars as they hold just a one-point lead in the division. The Stars have covered the -1.5 puck line in just two of their last five vs … Read more
Ohio’s regulated sports betting industry launched in January. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has barred betting on the XFL but has yet to issue a reason for doing so. The Commission has published criteria for what they deem as an acceptable betting event, which may … Read more