Hawaii is on the brink of legalizing online sports betting, with House Bill 1308 advancing through the legislature. DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics are expected to be first in line for licenses when the market opens. HONOLULU – Hawaii’s journey toward legal sports betting took … Read more
Lawmakers in North Carolina are reviving a failed 2024 bill looking to remove prop bets on college athletes from their sportsbooks’ offerings. House Bill 828 would prohibit college player props and add in-person betting restrictions at college sports venues. RALEIGH, N.C. — Less than a … Read more
Rep. Matt Hatchett filed House Bill 910 just days before the 2025 Georgia legislative session ends, aiming to legalize online sports betting. The bill proposes up to 18 sportsbook licenses regulated by the Georgia Lottery Corporation, with a 25% tax funding education. HB 910 won’t … Read more
Alabama lawmakers are pushing a new 2025 bill to legalize and regulate sports betting. The proposal includes a state lottery, electronic gaming, and sports wagering. Sen. Greg Albritton leads the effort, but Senate support remains uncertain. A separate House bill aims to establish an Alabama … Read more
Even after 3 years, Mississippi will continue to be one of 19 states that have not regulated mobile sports betting. House Bill 1302, a bill that would legalize online sports betting apps, was killed by the Senate. Without state-taxed sports betting options, the state of … Read more
DraftKings and FanDuel executives met with tribal representatives in California at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention to discuss a potential partnership. The Sports Betting Alliance’s proposal seeks to license sportsbooks while ensuring revenue-sharing benefits for all 109 federally recognized tribes. Despite ongoing negotiations, tribal … Read more
Hawaii House Bill 1308 will undergo a public hearing, but many state agencies have submitted testimony in opposition to the Hawaii sports betting measure. Mississippi went back and forth about adding online sports betting to their laws but their measure SB 2510 died in a … Read more
Alberta’s Bill 48: the iGaming Alberta Act seeks to create a competitive online gambling market. In New Jersey and Nevada, regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi’s sports prediction markets. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Alberta is taking steps to modernize its gambling landscape with the … Read more
SB 585 passed the Oklahoma Senate but faces uncertainty in the House due to political and tribal tensions. Governor Kevin Stitt opposes the bill, arguing it favors tribes over the broader state economy and has threatened a veto. The bill’s fate depends on negotiations between … Read more
Alaska lawmakers are considering HB 145 – a bill to legalize online sports betting. The measure would allow up to 10 sportsbook apps that are licensed in at least three other states. Sports bettors would need to be 21 and older but could wager on … Read more
Sweepstakes casinos offer a free alternative to real money online casinos, causing them to be a significant threat to the iGaming industry. New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, and New York have already begun introducing bills to regulate and prohibit sweepstakes casinos. BALTIMORE – Sweepstakes casinos, the … Read more
Sports betting efforts advanced in Hawaii and Minnesota. Implementation plans are progressing in Missouri. North Carolina revealed its first-year revenue figures. HONOLULU – From Hawaii’s ongoing legislative battles to Missouri’s upcoming launch, the sports betting industry remains in flux across the U.S. While states like … Read more