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
Virginia lawmakers have presented a new bill that would expand the total betting licenses that can be issued in the state. The current cap is 14, but Virginia has seen 25 applications from sports betting operators. The new bill will not affect the launch of … Read more
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
Governor Mike DeWine says he suspects sports betting in Ohio will be legal in 2021. Ohio has failed to advance sports betting bills in their legislation. Neighboring states Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan all have thriving sports betting markets. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sports betting in Ohio … Read more
Seventeen lawmakers are backing up a new Connecticut sports betting bill. Online sports betting in CT would be available via the two tribal casinos in the state. HARTFORD, Ct. — Sports betting in Connecticut could finally be getting its rules in place after over three … Read more
Legal sports betting in Arizona could come in 2021 as Governor Doug Ducey has become an advocate for the market. The State Legislature will ultimately decide the fate of a legal AZ sports wagering market-based on approvals before the 2021 session adjourns May 7. PHOENIX … Read more
A New Hampshire sports betting bill will go to the floor during the 2021 session to allow for more sports betting locations and live in-game bets at retail facilities. Representative Tim Lang, the sponsor of House Bill 330, believes he has a shot at getting … Read more
South Dakota’s sports betting market may be drowning with bans before the market has a chance to go live if a new bill being introduced passes in the South Dakota Legislature this session. Senate Bill 44 prohibits quite a few things regarding legal sports wagering … Read more
Oregon could see multiple sportsbook applications in 2021 if a new bill that was just introduced passes in the Oregon State Legislature this session. Governor Kate Brown backs OR HB 2127 that would provide the Beaver State with a more competitive and profitable structure for … Read more
House Bill 241 will be presented at the upcoming legislative session to bring legal Kentucky sports betting to the local law books. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has publicly announced his support for legal sports betting. Neighboring states already have legal sports betting markets. FRANKFORT, Ky. … Read more
Bills have been filed in the New York State Legislature to make mobile sportsbooks legal. Governor Andrew Cuomo would like to see a legal mobile sports betting market in New York run similar to the New York Lottery. The bills waiting to be heard would … Read more
Legal Florida sports betting will be a topic of discussion when the Florida Legislature convenes in March. A bill that would make mobile and retail sportsbooks legal in the Sunshine State has been pre-filed by Senator Jeff Brandes. It’s speculated that a legal sports gaming … Read more