Major changes in mobile sports betting are on the horizon as the DC Council opens the market to multiple operators. The new budget slashes tax rates and welcomes competitors like BetMGM and Caesars to expand citywide. An amendment ensures betting kiosks remain in convenience stores … Read more
A mysterious plaintiff accuses DraftKings of aiding an extortion plot orchestrated by a notorious sports betting figure, alleging a breach of trust and personal safety. Claims of leaked personal data and a hacked account intensify a lawsuit seeking over $1 million in damages from DraftKings, … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to hear the Florida online sports betting case, guaranteeing Seminole Tribe control on the industry until 2051. Details of the Florida Gaming Compact allow the Seminole Tribe to legalize iGaming, likely by 2026 through the same process as … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court will meet on June 13 to discuss the Seminole Tribe’s sports betting monopoly in Florida. Opponents of the Florida Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe and state of Florida argue that it violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and state constitution. … Read more
Illinois is only two steps away from implementing a progressive sports betting tax that reaches up to 40%. The Illinois Senate amended House Bill 4951, including a progressive sports betting tax starting at 20% and reaching up to 40% based on operator revenue earnings. Illinois … Read more
David Fletcher, former Los Angeles Angels infielder who’s currently on the Atlanta Braves, is under investigation for illegal gambling. Allegations against Fletcher claim he also placed bets with Matthew Boyer, the same California bookmaker who accepted wagers from Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Key notes: … Read more
A Mississippi online sports betting bill died for the 2024 legislative session. State lawmakers failed to advance a final proposal on the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act before Monday’s deadline. Bill estimates show online sports betting would bring over $25 million in annual tax revenue … Read more
Delaware legislators introduced a new sports betting measure that would expand the online sportsbook market. DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Representative Franklin D. Cooke introduced DE HB 365, a sports betting measure that was then assigned to the House Administration Committee. Known as the Delaware … Read more
Senator John Marty’s sports betting bill, SF 5330, would bring legal sports betting to Minnesota but has many controversial features. The biggest reason why this bill won’t pass is because it doesn’t designate any revenue towards Minnesota’s horse racing industry. This bill also proposes a … Read more
The Kansas House and Senate amended the gambling compact with the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, paving the way for sports wagering on reservation land. Committee endorsement leads to White Cloud Casino’s potential for sports betting as resolutions were sent to Governor Laura Kelly. … Read more
Georgia’s sports betting efforts for 2024 are officially dead after stalling out in the House on Thursday. The Senate-approved sports betting package never advanced out of committee on the final legislative day. Georgia lawmakers will give it another shot in 2025, but revenue distribution remains … Read more
The Georgia Committee of Higher Education discussed and further amended a sports betting bill on Monday but didn’t take a vote. A vote is expected in Wednesday’s committee meeting since Georgia’s legislative session ends Thursday, March 28. Debates over funding disbursement and remaining legislative obstacles … Read more