Maryland Sportsbooks Post Best Month, Await Online Launch

Online Sports Betting Approved

Another MD sportsbook report shows the betting handle capped out without online books. The Lottery director believes Maryland online sportsbooks will launch before 2022 ends. BALTIMORE – Maryland sportsbooks accepted the third-most money bet in a month during September. But, they still await offering an … Read more

Maverick CEO Fighting for Washington State Sports Betting

Washington Casino

Maverick Gaming has an active lawsuit protesting the monopoly of tribal sportsbooks in Washington State. Maverick owns some of the most successful cardrooms in Washington, but misses the ability to offer sports betting. CEO Eric Persson explains how adding the ability to accept sports bets … Read more

Tribes Negotiating for Online Sportsbooks in North Dakota

Governor Doug Burgum

Tribal gaming compact negotiations in North Dakota are happening. The tribes are pushing for online gambling exclusivity for state-wide sportsbooks. The legislature could regulate online sports betting if the compact doesn’t see changes. BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s five tribes seek exclusivity of online sports … Read more

NFL Bettors Demand Refunds After SNF “Active Status” Problem

tee higgins

Tee Higgins had a status of “healthy and active” according to some online sportsbooks. Higgins played only 10 snaps but sportsbooks wouldn’t allow bettors to keep betting. WASHINGTON – In the world of legal sports betting, valid injury reports are as crucial as they come. … Read more

Mass. Sportsbooks See Application Focuses and Requirements

Massachusetts Gaming Commission

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will favor applicants who operate sportsbooks in the US. Expect many names to apply for a Massachusetts sports betting license. Many first-year licensees could lose their license upon starting Year 2. BOSTON – Many thought Thursday’s Mass. Gaming Commission meeting would … Read more

Does Bettors’ Success Come Down to Mobile Betting?

Mobile Sports Betting

Sportsbooks posting the highest hold percentages are found in states without mobile sports betting. But, states with mobile-only sports betting aren’t seeing better bettors across the US industry. States with professional sports teams could play more of a factor than mobile betting access. DOVER, Del. … Read more

Online Sportsbooks NBA Futures Predict East, West Seeds

NBA basketball

With -4000 odds to be ranked under 5.5, the Denver Nuggets become a four seed. The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings have the largest range from their projections. BOSTON – Legal betting sites have begun to release NBA futures odds and props. Determining seeding … Read more

California Sports Betting Using Homeless as the Battleground

California Sports Betting

Prop 27 would send 85% of sports betting revenue to the California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Support Account. Prop 26 supports homelessness in California with 70% heading to the state’s general fund. Both measures would bring money to combat homelessness, but neither are … Read more

Friday’s Hearing Brings MD Sportsbook Launch Back to 2022

Maryland Wagering Commission

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On Friday, the Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) allowed people to share opinions on the Maryland sports betting regulations. This isn’t the only public comments, as SWARC may receive comments through writing. Still, this quick hearing changed the launch timeline … Read more