Kansas Holds First House Hearing For Sports Betting Bill

Kansas Senate Bill 84

The House of the Kansas State Legislature got their first introduction to Senate Bill 84 that would legalize sports betting in on Thursday. Senate Bill 84 has already passed in the Senate and is looking to pass in the House before the session adjourns for … Read more

Connecticut Tribes Agree To Sports Betting Expansions

Connecticut Tribes Agree To Sports Betting Expansions

The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes have expanded their Tribal Gaming Compacts for the next 10 years to include sports betting and online gaming. Sportsbooks would be seen through both brick and mortar and mobile platforms in Connecticut with these new agreements. The Connecticut General … Read more

Approval Of Bill Makes South Dakota Legal Sports Betting Official

Gov. Kristi Noem

South Dakota now has legal sports betting with the signing of Senate Bill 44 into law by Governor Kristi Noem on Thursday. Deadwood gaming facilities, as well as tribal gaming facilities in the state, will be able to launch retail sportsbooks beginning in the summer … Read more

Two More Meetings To Go Before Ohio Sports Betting Bill Drafted

Ohio Sports Betting Bill

Ohio will have a sports betting bill drafted and introduced to the legislature in April. The Senate Select Committee on Gaming will draw up a bill for legalizing a sports wagering industry in Ohio after they finish hearing testimony from various speakers on the topic. … Read more

How Close Is North Dakota To Legalizing Sports Betting?

Fargo Dome

North Dakota could have legal sports betting by August 2023 if the Senate passes a duo of bills that have been placed before them after receiving passage in the House. ND HB 1234 would make retail sports wagering kiosks legal as well as mobile sportsbook … Read more

Mobile Sports Betting Revenue Included In NY Budget Bill

Mobile Sports Betting Revenue Included In NY Budget Bill

New York’s budget bill proposal passed by majority vote on Monday night in both chambers with online sports betting listed as a revenue source. There are three bills currently open for the legalization of mobile sports betting in the New York State Assembly. Governor Andrew … Read more

Kentucky Kills Bill For Legal Sports Betting In 2021

Adam Koenig

Kentucky will not be seeing legal sports betting become a reality in 2021 as House Bill 241 died in the House. Odd-numbered years in the Kentucky Legislature result in 30-day shortened sessions and require all bills to be passed by a three-fifths majority  Billions of … Read more

Ohio Bowling Alleys & Others Want In On Sports Gaming Legislation

Bowling

More businesses are coming forward and speaking to the Ohio Legislature about being included in a future sports betting industry. Professional sports teams and bowling alleys statewide have now joined the list of businesses wanting to offer sports wagering at their facilities. COLUMBUS, Ohio – … Read more

Rollercoaster For An Approval Of WY Online Sports Betting Bill

Wyoming

HB0133 to make mobile sportsbooks legal in Wyoming is still around after a surprise fourth vote in the House Appropriations Committee. Wyoming could be the first state in the U.S. to offer legal mobile sportsbooks that operate like offshore sportsbooks. CHEYENNE, Wyo. – It was … Read more