Texas Lottery Scandal Diverts Attention From Sports Betting

Texas Lottery Scandal Diverts Attention From Sports Betting

After an $83 million lottery jackpot was won, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick started an investigation into the Texas Lottery. The focus on ending mobile Lottery purchases in Texas could sway Patrick’s attention from Texas sports betting. AUSTIN, Texas – A recent $83.5 million jackpot win … Read more

OPINION – Bettors Won’t Notice If the Federal Excise Tax on Sports Betting Disappears

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Federal lawmakers have reintroduced the Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025, which focuse on taxing sportsbook operators. Representatives Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler believe the money owed by sportsbooks is giving offshore betting sites the edge. They also believe that sports bettors are choosing … Read more

Wyoming Tribal Sportsbooks: Game Changer for Online Betting?

Wyoming Tribal Sportsbooks: Game Changer for Online Betting?

Wyoming sports betting bill HB 299 was approved in the House over a week ago. Sitting in the Senate awaiting introduction, if passed, the number of Wyoming sportsbooks online would increase. CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s HB 299, which aims to authorize tribal sportsbooks for online … Read more

Minnesota Sportsbooks Face Online, College Betting Hurdles

Minnesota Sportsbooks Face Online, College Betting Hurdles

Senators expressed concern about college sports betting in Minnesota as well as online access. Because of their concerns, the MN SF 757 stalls in the committee stage until potential changes are made. MINNEAPOLIS – A highly anticipated bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota failed … Read more

2 Texas Sports Betting Bills Filed: Is 2025 the Year?

2 Texas Sports Betting Bills Filed: Is 2025 the Year?

Legislators filed two Texas gambling bills on Wednesday, marking the start of legal Texas sports betting conversations for 2025. AUSTIN, Texas – On Wednesday, Texas lawmakers introduced significant legislation aimed at legalizing sports betting within the state. State Representative Sam Harless (R-Spring) filed House Joint … Read more

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Faces Division As Testimony Looms

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Faces Division As Testimony Looms

As Hawaii’s HB1308 sports betting bill moves through the legislative process, it finds itself at the center of intense debate Wednesday. HONOLULU – Hawaii’s sports betting bill is slated to draw significant testimony in the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs House Committee on Wednesday, with a … Read more

OK, The Super Bowl 59 Betting Lines Moved… Now What?

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The Super Bowl 59 betting lines have adjusted since opening. Both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Under have seen early action. NEW ORLEANS – The Super Bowl 59 betting odds have shifted in the days since NFL sportsbooks first posted them. The Kansas City Chiefs, … Read more

Don’t Bet The Super Bowl Anthem Prop Until You Read This

Don't Bet The Super Bowl Anthem Prop Until You Read This

Depending on which sportsbook you choose, the Super Bowl National Anthem bet for how long Jon Batiste will take to perform differs by wording. NEW ORLEANS – Super Bowl prop bets are some of the wildest and most entertaining wagers of the year, and the … Read more

Prediction Market Woes: Will Super Bowl 59 Bets Be Voided?

Prediction Market Woes: Will Super Bowl 59 Bets Be Voided?

The CFTC is cracking down on sports-related prediction markets, forcing Robinhood Derivatives to halt its Super Bowl betting contracts and investigating platforms like Crypto.com and Kalshi. If the CFTC rules against these platforms, bettors could see their Super Bowl 59 wagers frozen, refunded, or voided … Read more