Michael Molter 
Senator Carol Alvarado filed TX SJR 17 for the 2023 legislative session. The measure focused on casino gambling expansion, but explicitly includes sports wagering. The bill must first see approval in the legislature before earning a two-thirds vote on the November 2023 ballot. AUSTIN, Texas … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met Thursday to vote on sports betting matters. The MGC also discussed the possibility of changing their pre-approved launch date. BOSTON – Massachusetts sports betting continued on track this week with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) meeting Thursday. The goal of … Read more
Elissa Silverman filed the Sports Wagering and Fair Competition Amendment Act of 2022. This measure would add Class C sportsbook licenses for mobile operators. This removes Intralot’s online sports betting monopoly and increases the tax rate to 15%. WASHINGTON – Councilmember Elissa Silverman filed a … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will meet on Thursday to continue sports wagering discussions. This comes after the potential sportsbooks in Massachusetts filed their notice to apply for a license on Monday. With the projected success of the Boston Celtics, the commission has a safe backup … Read more
FuboTV announced their closure of Fubo Gaming to secure a positive cash flow by 2025. They represented less than 1% of the market during 2022 March Madness in Arizona. FuboTV Sportsbooks in Iowa, New Jersey, and Arizona will close immediately. NEW YORK – FuboTV announced … Read more
Hold rates in September are always high but three top producing states are showing historically high hold rates. This means bettors aren’t winning well, giving more money to the sportsbooks and local governments. NEW YORK – As the fall returns, so does football and its … Read more
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 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
Disney has searched for a sportsbook operator for a year, looking for a deal in the $3 billion range. DraftKings’ ability to grow with ESPN may be the additional revenue needed to surpass FanDuel in the US. Adding in India’s future sports betting regulation adds … Read more
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
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
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