DraftKings is already allowing pre-registration for Louisiana residents. Maryland is awaiting finalization from SWARC to fully launch sports betting. The Green Bay tribal casino in Oneida, Wisconsin is set to begin taking wagers soon. LAS VEGAS – As the sports betting industry continues to expand … Read more
The New York State Gaming Commission recommended nine mobile operators to be granted mobile sports betting licenses on Monday. Each sportsbook, once launched, will be subject to the nation’s highest tax rate on sports betting at 51%, with the licenses effective for a period of … Read more
The North Carolina House Commerce Committee passed SB 688, a bill to legalize and regulate mobile sports betting in the state, by a vote of 12-4 on Thursday. The bill passed in the North Carolina Senate in August, but has been placed on the backburner … Read more
Mississippi’s House Gaming Committee has announced that they are working on a bill to legalize and regulate mobile sports betting. The House Gaming Committee Chairman, Rep. Casey Eure, said that protecting brick and mortar sportsbooks was a priority when crafting the bill. JACKSON, Miss. – … Read more
Minnesota Rep. Zack Stephenson announced during a press conference on Thursday that he plans to lead an effort to legalize sports betting during the 2022 legislative session. Minnesota has introduced several sports betting bills since the fall of PASPA, though none have even made it … Read more
Several states have introduced ballot proposals to legalize sports betting in their state, including California and Missouri. Two initiatives regarding sports betting failed to pass during the elections on Tuesday, while two others did pass. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – While most states to legalize sports betting … Read more
New York is expected to announce several online sports betting operators this week, with the launch expected before Super Bowl 56. Once launched, the online operators will face the highest tax rate on online sports betting profits in the United States at 51%. ALBANY, N.Y. … Read more
Three tribes have announced that they plan to introduce yet another sports betting ballot proposal for the 2022 elections. There are already sports betting proposals slated to be on the 2022 ballot in California, which only requires a simple majority to pass ballot measures. SACRAMENTO, … Read more
Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission will review five retail sports betting license applications at a meeting on Thursday. Maryland legalized sports betting much earlier this year, but the state has struggled to launch with a complex licensing system and red-tape issues. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – … Read more
Under the Seminole Tribe’s Gaming Compact with Florida, pari-mutuel facilities can offer sports betting in partnership with the Seminole Tribe, who was granted an exclusivity agreement. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Seminole Tribe has reached an agreement with five pari-mutuel facilities to offer sports betting when … Read more
A November 2 ballot question is letting New Jersey residents vote to allow betting on in-state college teams. The extra income from more wagers would provide more taxes, and supplement the loss of out-of-state bettors. TRENTON N.J. – New Jersey is easily the most sports … Read more
Sports Haven officially became the first retail sportsbook in Connecticut after Gov. Ned Lamont placed the first bet at the grand opening on Monday. Connecticut has already successfully launched their online sports betting industry, and more retail sportsbooks are expected to open in the following … Read more