Federal lawmakers have reintroduced the Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025, which focuse on taxing sportsbook operators. Representatives Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler believe the money owed by sportsbooks is giving offshore betting sites the edge. They also believe that sports bettors are choosing … Read more
Wyoming sports betting bill HB 299 was approved in the House over a week ago. Sitting in the Senate awaiting introduction, if passed, the number of Wyoming sportsbooks online would increase. CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s HB 299, which aims to authorize tribal sportsbooks for online … Read more
Iowa legislators are taking a closer look at sports betting regulations, with one bill introduced that could impact how winnings are taxed. Another measure puts unwritten rules into effect but still could affect bettors in a negative by accident. DES MOINES, Iowa – On Wednesday … Read more
Senators expressed concern about college sports betting in Minnesota as well as online access. Because of their concerns, the MN SF 757 stalls in the committee stage until potential changes are made. MINNEAPOLIS – A highly anticipated bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota failed … Read more
Legislators filed two Texas gambling bills on Wednesday, marking the start of legal Texas sports betting conversations for 2025. AUSTIN, Texas – On Wednesday, Texas lawmakers introduced significant legislation aimed at legalizing sports betting within the state. State Representative Sam Harless (R-Spring) filed House Joint … Read more
As Hawaii’s HB1308 sports betting bill moves through the legislative process, it finds itself at the center of intense debate Wednesday. HONOLULU – Hawaii’s sports betting bill is slated to draw significant testimony in the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs House Committee on Wednesday, with a … Read more
Two sports betting bills in Oklahoma are nearing a vote on the House floor. One sets up an entire framework while the other moves the choice to Oklahoma voters. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Advancing out of a House subcommittee on Monday, House Bill 1047 remains … Read more
The CFTC is cracking down on sports-related prediction markets, forcing Robinhood Derivatives to halt its Super Bowl betting contracts and investigating platforms like Crypto.com and Kalshi. If the CFTC rules against these platforms, bettors could see their Super Bowl 59 wagers frozen, refunded, or voided … Read more
Four Georgia senators filed SR 131 on Tuesday, which would create a legal Georgia sports betting and casino industry. Past attempts have failed to progress a Georgia sports betting bill, but neighboring states could expedite it in 2025. As introduced, the measure would tax Georgia … Read more
Sports betting bills like SJR 16 are being discussed to build a legal Texas sports betting industry. Opposition to advance Texas sports betting lies in the Senate, notably under Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. AUSTIN, Texas – In a recent interview on the Texas Take Podcast, … Read more
Major League Baseball fired umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s gambling policy. The MLB investigation states Hoberg shared a sports betting account with someone who placed bets on baseball, including multiple bets on games he umpired in. Hoberg requested to make bets to his … Read more
Hawaii has multiple gambling bills filed for the 2025 session including one focused solely on sports betting and another looking at creating an entire industry (casino, sportsbooks, DFS) from scratch. This article focuses on Hawaii House Bill 1308, which would regulate online sportsbooks in Hawaii. … Read more