After two years of consistent sports betting bills being passed through the Kentucky legislature, KY HB 551 has reached the Governor’s desk and was signed into law this morning. All residents aged 18 and up will be able to bet online through operators or at … Read more
Georgia sports betting hopes for 2023 have run out of time, as the Georgia Senate failed to vote on a substitute of GA HB 237 that would regulate sports betting. ATLANTA – Georgia sports betting hopes have died in 2023 after a resurrection attempt fell … Read more
The Kentucky Senate will vote on House Bill 551, a sports betting bill that would legalize online and retail sports betting. The bill needs 23 of the 37 Senators to vote yes in order to pass, a 3/5 majority. FRANKFURT, Ky. – The fate of … Read more
Tuesday night, members of the North Carolina House of Representatives voted 66-45 in favor of approval for an online sports betting bill. The approval comes after the second reading of House Bill 347, with a third and final reading expected Wednesday If approved once again, … Read more
Mississippi has passed HB 606, which will create a taskforce to study online sports betting in Mississippi. The study will conclude on December 15, 2023, and reports are to be made public. Vermont is another state that created a study bill for online betting and … Read more
Vermont sports betting bill H 127 flew through the House chamber last week, seeing approval from multiple committees. After a voice vote in the House approved the measure, the bill awaits its first reading in the Senate. If the Senate approves it, there should be … Read more
Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed for the D.C. budget to axe the $200K annual problem gambling fund. Officials stated that they believe diverting the money to a general fund and allocating money to programs as needed is the course of action. Despite betting first happening … Read more
Multiple sports betting bills were on the discussion panel for the Texas House State Affairs Committee meeting on Wednesday. Both HB 1942 and HJR 102 failed to receive an official vote during the committee discussion. AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas House of Representatives State Affairs … Read more
Missouri’s House of Representatives have passed two sports betting legalization bills. Both bills will have a tough road ahead as the Senate’s current endeavors as well as Senator Denny Hoskins will prove to be big hurdles. A similar sports betting bill died last year when … Read more
House Bill 347 would regulate online sports betting across North Carolina. North Carolina sports betting is restricted to in-person wagers placed at the three Native American casino locations. Multiple House committees and Governor Roy Cooper are in support of the bill. RALEIGH, N.C. – Legislation … Read more
A Vermont sports betting bill has easily passed the House Ways and Means Committee, now moving to the Appropriations Committee. The bill has strong bipartisan support with nine total sponsors. Sports betting taxes are planning to be used to create a Responsible Gaming Special Fund. … Read more
OK HB 1027 passed the House floor by a vote of 66-26. Ken Luttrell has estimated that legalization would net the state $9 million. Governor Kevin Stitt has expressed his support for sports betting legalization. OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. – House Bill 1027 in Oklahoma passed … Read more