Michael Molter 
No regulatory framework exists under the measure, just the permission to discuss and renegotiate the tribal compact. Legislators want sports betting in a variety of gambling establishments while the tribes want it exclusively. The tribal casinos also want to see card rooms banned from offering … Read more
Since PASPA was repealed, over $9 billion has been wagered at legal, state-licensed sportsbooks. Nevada has seen New Jersey take in more revenue in three of the first twelve months of post-PASPA sports betting. Every state (except New Jersey and Pennsylvania) posted their lowest betting … Read more
Mobile sports betting in WV launched days before the new year but lasted less than 3 weeks. The state has received nearly $100,000 in tax contributions since the September sports betting launch. Only three of the five WV sportsbooks are actively accepting wagers. CHARLESTON, W.V. … Read more
MGM Resorts’ cost for the Moneyline Bar & Book renovation was budgeted at $12 million. A pop-up art gallery and sports memorabilia store will be available during the grand opening. Borgata emphasized the inclusion of entertainment and food alongside their sports betting operation. ATLANTIC CITY, … Read more
CA SB 208 was introduced on February 4 by Senators Nancy Skinner (D- Berkeley) and Steven Bradford (D- Gardena). The measure must be out of the committees by July 11 in order to have the potential to pass this year. The NCAA sent a letter … Read more
SugarHouse Casino was the first online PA sportsbook, which launched on the last day of May. The Parx Casino mobile betting platform will be operated by GAN plc. Bettors can earn up to $260 in bonuses for signing up and making their first wager. PHILADELPHIA … Read more
• Bet.Works is based out of Las Vegas and was founded in 2018. • Jay Rood served as the Vice President of Race and Sports of MGM Resorts. • The company expects to enter into every legal sports betting state market in the upcoming years. … Read more
Land-based revenue at the Golden Nugget year-to-date is $702, as many bettors opt for non-restricted books. The revenue collected by the Golden Nugget, both online and retail, represent one-tenth of a percent of every books’ revenue. Betting on the NBA at the Golden Nugget Las … Read more
Just over $1 million was contributed to the state and city governments in May from legal sports betting in PA. Rivers Casino has led all Pennsylvania sportsbooks in betting handle for four straight months. Combined revenue from every PA sportsbook (since launch) is only $326,705 … Read more
Basketball wagering in Mississippi (since August 2018 launch) is $5 million away from reaching the $100 million mark. Baseball action was responsible for 47% of the month betting handle and 30% of May’s revenue. Over $3.46 million has been delivered to the state and city … Read more
The DC City Council voted 11-2 in favor of the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 in December 2018. Also known as DC B22-944, the measure was introduced by Councilman Jack Evans (D- Ward 2). Mayor Muriel Bowser administered a $215 million deal with … Read more
Sports betting in Illinois will become legal upon the signing of IL SB 690. Betting scandals have plagued the state in the past but hopes are that they remain as history. Betting in stadiums is prohibited per MLB rules, though the league is looking to … Read more