Legal Sports Betting News
Sports Betting Bill In Kentucky Takes A Step Forward, But Faces Opposition
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky House Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee passed KY HB 175 on Wednesday, bringing the state one step closer to legalizing gambling on sports. The Committee approved the bill on a 14-0 vote with only one...
Illinois Governor Announces Sports Betting In State Budget Proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced during his budget address that legal sports gambling should be a priority. He also tasked the legislature to find out exactly how they would regulate the new industry. Senator Napoleon...
North Dakota House Rejects Sports Betting Bill
BISMARK, N.D. – With four representatives absent before the midseason break, the bills to bring legal sports betting to North Dakota were narrowly defeated on the House floor on Wednesday. House Bill 1254 failed to pass, being only two votes short of the 48 votes...
New Hampshire Sues DOJ Over New Wire Act Stance
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 20, 2019) - In the wake of PASPA’s Supreme Court overturn, states are more bold in asserting their rights when it comes to gambling laws. However, one major federal anti-gambling law still exists, and a new Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Topgolf Now Driving Into The New Jersey Sports Betting Market
EDISON, N.J. – In one of the first deals of its kind, world-famous driving range Topgolf and international sportsbook operator PointsBet, announced a partnership today. The deal is only limited to Topgolf’s two New Jersey locations, where sports betting has been legal...
New Jersey Attorney General Bans Major Offshore Sportsbook Promoter, But Has He Gone Too Far?
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey residents who have traditionally used oddshark.com to view betting odds and learn about offshore sportsbooks were in for a rude awakening this week. With a letter sent to one of the site’s key executives, New Jersey Attorney General Anthony...
Sacramento Kings Give Fans A Taste Of Sports Betting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Although sports betting isn’t legal in California, the Sacramento Kings are letting fans experience the action. The NBA team has created a predictive gaming lounge to prepare for the future of California sports betting. Predictive Gaming The...
Rhode Island Senate Raise Questions On Mobile Sports Betting Bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Senate approved bill 0037A by a dominant vote of 31 to 4 on Wednesday, which would permit mobile sports betting in Rhode Island. The bill was introduced by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence) and its details...
Colorado Sports Betting Requires Voter Approval
DENVER - Sports betting legalization is a hot topic for dozens of states around the country, and each has different roads to implementation. In Colorado, a voter referendum approving sports wagering will have to pass before lawmakers can begin to establish regulatory...
Sports Betting In Deadwood May Get Stuck In The Mud
PIERRE, S.D. – After the bill that would allow for sports betting in South Dakota passed in the Senate State Affairs Committee, it has also passed by an 18-14 vote in the Senate. The bill will move to the House and must pass a vote from Representatives as well. If...