The Massachusetts legislative session deadline is incoming leading many to doubt the sports betting will pass. Local casino execs have reached out to lawmakers via a letter, urging them to pass sports betting. Both Governor Charlie Baker and House Speaker Ron Mariano doubt that the … Read more
Vermont lawmakers discovered an underground illegal betting operation in the state during a sting operation. This lead to lawmakers considering a potential betting market in Vt. An estimated $2-$10 million could be gained from a regulated market in Vermont. MONTPELIER, Vt. – An illegal underground … Read more
The Plenary of Congress has approved Peru’s the sports betting tax rate for the forthcoming market. Congress approved 12% on taxes for all regulated betting. The tax revenue will be divided amongst Public Treasury, the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD), and the Ministry of Health. LIMA, … Read more
A recent panel held in Boston for the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) discussed the potential Massachusetts sports betting market. Representatives from the Boston red Sox spoke in favor of a sportsbook near Fenway Park. Massachusetts lawmakers are working on two potential … Read more
Puerto Rico’s mobile sportsbooks will require bettors register at retail operators before accesses territory wide mobile betting. Nevada and Illinois held similar requirements. There is still no launch date for mobile sports betting in Puerto Rico. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico sports bettors … Read more
Popular podcaster Joe Rogan and Billionaire Elon Musk have both publicly endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to win the 2024 Presidential Election. DeSantis now has +325 odds to win the upcoming election, tied for the shortest odds alongside former President Donald Trump. DeSantis has not … Read more
HB 384 was signed into law, classifying sports betting funds as properties and giving Louisiana the right to claim unclaimed betting funds. The funds will be added to the unclaimed property fund, the same as any other unclaimed items after a time. This qualifies for … Read more
The California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Support Act has qualified for the 2022 November ballot. Now both sports betting bills will officially be put to a vote by Californians. The Coalition for Safe, Responsible Gaming has responded, reaffirming its stance against the bill … Read more
North Carolina sports betting hopes likely done in 2022 following rejected initiatives during the House committee hearing. Two sports betting bills needed to advance, one narrowly passed and the other was narrowly rejected. Lawmakers amended the bill to outright ban college sports. RALEIGH, N.C. — … Read more
The regulated online sports betting market in North Carolina could become a reality as the House Judiciary Committee advances two bills. Both bills have already passed in the Senate and work in tandem with one another to shape the mobile betting market. NC could see … Read more
Maryland Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. recently called out the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) for taking too long to launch online sportsbooks. SWARC announced the rules for sports betting are 95% complete and will be put to public review soon. SWARC set another … Read more
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro prevents the sports betting proposal from reaching congress. President Bolsonaro is projected to lose his upcoming reelection campaign. Deputy Congressmen Marco Feliciano convinced President Bolsonaro to stop the proposal. BRAZIL – The momentum behind a sports betting proposal in Brazil has … Read more