Senator Brandon Beach Talks Georgia Sports Betting

Senator Brandon Beach Talks Georgia Sports Betting

A resolution to legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Georgia was voted down in the State Senate. Senator Brandon Beach emphasized the potential financial benefits and where Georgia could have sports betting in the future. ATLANTA – A resolution aimed at legalizing sports betting … Read more

Florida Lawmakers Debate New Gambling Restrictions For 2025

Florida Legislature

Florida lawmakers are pushing HB 953 and SB 1404 to criminalize sweepstakes gaming, with harsh penalties for operators and participants. The bills leave the Seminole Tribe’s exclusive gaming compact untouched, raising concerns about a potential monopoly over online gambling. Similar sweepstakes bans are being introduced … Read more

Two States Introduce Bills to Repeal Online Sports Betting

Two States Introduce Bills to Repeal Online Sports Betting

Rep. Thomas Stevens filed Vermont sports betting bill H 133 which would repeal the statutes for sports wagering and the state’s lottery. In Maryland, Senator Joanne C. Benson filed measure SB 1033 which repeal online sports wagering beginning January 1, 2026. While both states have … Read more

Hong Kong Eyes Basketball Betting to Curb Budget Deficit

Hong Kong Eyes Basketball Betting to Curb Budget Deficit

Hong Kong is considering legalizing basketball betting to help offset its nearly $12.8 billion budget deficit, with strong backing from Beijing. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) would regulate all wagers, similar to its existing football and horse racing betting model. Unlicensed basketball betting is … Read more

Will The Fresno State Betting Scandal Help The SAFE Bet Act?

Congress

Three Fresno State basketball players are under investigation for betting on sports as a student-athlete. Two of the players ben on their own prop bets, while another focused on professional sports. This betting scandal comes at a time when Congress is undergoing discussions about a … Read more

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

Sportsbook

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