Nebraska Sports Betting Included On Casino Expansion Bills

Representative Tom Briese

Two bills that have been introduced in Nebraska would allow for mobile and retail sportsbooks to become legal in the state. The racetracks that would be eligible for casino games would also be allowed to open sports betting venues to patrons with a mobile component … Read more

Texas Sports Betting Bill Introduced For Online Sportsbooks

Rep. Harold Dutton

Texas has a sports betting bill on the table, House Bill 1121, that would legalize a completely online and mobile sports wagering market in the state. The Texas Legislature has until May 31 to decide on the bill and others like it that would make … Read more

New York Moves Mobile Sports Betting Bills With Senate Approvals

New York Legislature

The New York State Legislature has approved two mobile sports betting bills that have moved them out of their first Senate Committee successfully. New York expects to see millions of dollars in revenue should these bills or others like it pass in 2021 that would … Read more

Legislation For Online Sports Betting In Mississippi Filed For 2021

Senator Scott Delano

The state legislature was introduced to Senate Bill 2396 that would make internet and mobile sportsbooks in Mississippi legal statewide. Legalized sports wagering Mississippi has been confined to brick-and-mortar venues since 2018. If passage is received in the House and Senate by March 26 and … Read more

Nine Online Sportsbooks In Michigan Will Launch On Friday

Online Sports Betting

Michigan will have nine mobile and internet sportsbooks launch on Friday at noon for gambling on sporting events. Not only will Michiganders be able to gamble on sports, but they will also have access to casino gaming options with almost all of the same platforms. … Read more

Regulators Hope To Launch Sports Betting In Puerto Rico By April

Puerto Rico Sports Betting

Senate Bill 1534 was signed into law by Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced, legalizing Puerto Rico sports betting. The Gaming Commission of Puerto Rico’s new commissioner Orlando Rivera Carrión is looking to launch sports betting by April. There are still regulations that need to be ironed … Read more

Does Legal Minnesota Sports Betting Have A Shot In 2021?

Rep. Karla Bigham

Minnesota will see a new bill in 2021 that would make sports betting legal in the state at Tribal locations, followed by mobile platforms a year after the launch of the market. Legal sports betting in Minnesota has the potential to bring in $30-$40 million … Read more

LSB Interview: Jack McGrail Of ORC Talks Oregon Sports Betting Bill

Oregon Horse Racing

Oregon has a new bill filed by the Oregon Legislature to open up the sports betting market in the state outside of just the Oregon Lottery. ADWs in the state would be eligible to open sportsbooks under House Bill 2127 and the Oregon Racing Commission … Read more

LSB Interview: Senator Crighton Talks About Upcoming MA Sports Betting Bill

Massachusetts Senator Brendan Crighton

Legal sports betting in Massachusetts could produce millions of dollars in annual revenue for the Commonwealth. Senator Brendan Crighton will file a bill to make sports betting legal in the Bay State, allowing for collegiate and professional sports games to be gambled on. The FY2022 … Read more

Washington Sports Betting Bill Filed To Expand Market To Cardrooms

Washington Legislature

Washington sports betting was originally legalized in March of 2020. Current sports betting laws in Washington state that sportsbooks can only operate inside of tribal casinos. Senate Bill 5212 is seeking to expand the market to allow cardrooms and racetracks to also host sportsbooks. OLYMPIA, … Read more

Lawmakers File Bill For Online Sports Betting In Georgia

Georgia Lottery and Sports Betting

House Bill 570 has been filed in the state legislature to get a legal mobile and online sportsbooks in Georgia. All revenue gained from the industry is earmarked for the HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K schooling. Professional sports leagues that call Georgia home are in favor … Read more