Wisconsin, Washington Weighing Online Sports Betting Bills

Louisiana, Maryland, Wisconsin Sports Betting

Wisconsin advanced online sports betting bill AB 601 to the Senate. Lawmakers in Washington are also pushing an online sports betting bill through state legislature. Concerns over college prop betting expansion concern Washington lawmakers, while the Wisconsin bill faces opposition regarding tribal exclusivity and problem … Read more

DraftKings, FanDuel Eye Arkansas Sports Betting Entry

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DraftKings and FanDuel applied to offer mobile sports betting in Arkansas, with a decision potentially coming next week. Arkansas requires third-party sportsbooks to give 51% of revenue to their casino partner, keeping major operators out for years. Approval would mark the first time nationally recognized … Read more

College Sports Betting Clears Washington Senate Vote

Washington Legislature

Washington senators approved betting on local college teams at tribal casinos 41–8, though wagers on specific players remain banned. Bets must be placed in person at tribal locations, going into effect 90 days after the legislature wraps up in mid-March. Tribal leaders backed the measure … Read more

Hawaii, South Dakota Advance Online Sports Betting Bills

Hawaii Sports Betting

Hawaii committee approved a bill for digital sports betting with six operators and 15% tax rate. South Dakota Senate passed a resolution letting voters decide on mobile betting in November. Both faced addiction concerns, though supporters cited existing illegal gambling activity. HONOLULU – Hawaii and … Read more

Michigan Eyes Illinois-Style Per-Bet Tax Despite Warnings

Michigan Sportsbook

Michigan proposes a 25–50 cent per-bet tax modeled after Illinois, projecting $38.8 million in annual revenue for Medicaid funding. Illinois saw a 15% drop in betting volume after implementing the same tax as operators passed costs to bettors through fees. Republican legislators and betting operators … Read more

Titus Fires Back at Prediction Markets with New Bill

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Nevada’s Dina Titus filed a bill targeting prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket that offer sports wagering. Passage looks unlikely given Republican control of the House and Trump administration support for these markets. Titus is simultaneously backing legislation to fix a new tax rule that … Read more

Louisiana Parishes Get Sports Betting Revote Option

Louisiana Senate

Nine Louisiana parishes that rejected sports betting in 2020 may vote again under House Bill 72. Parish governments must initiate and fund new elections, with each gaming type requiring simple majority approval. BATON ROUGE – Nine Louisiana parishes that rejected sports betting in 2020 may … Read more

Legal Sports Betting Brief: IL Casino Push, NV Blocks Polymarket, NY Issues Warning

Prediction Bet Brief: Polymarket Wait List, Fanatics Launch

Illinois Rep. Edgar González Jr. filed new legislation to legalize online casino betting with a 25% tax following last year’s unsuccessful attempt. Polymarket faces a court-ordered suspension in Nevada until February 11th after a judge ruled the platform appears to violate state gambling regulations. New … Read more

South Dakota Lawmakers Want Mobile Sports Betting On Ballot

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SJR 504 would enable South Dakota voters to determine whether statewide mobile sports betting partnered with Deadwood casinos should be authorized in November. The resolution allocates a majority of tax proceeds toward property tax reduction, following unsuccessful legislative attempts in previous years. DEADWOOD, S.D. – … Read more