California is now facing a $50 billion budget deficit because of the economic effects of COVID-19 and is looking at legalizing sports betting to help offset the damage. Legislators have finally set operating conditions for the existing sports betting bills, although they still must be … Read more
The MLB regular season has -500 odds of happening this year. MLB owners have already approved a plan for an 82-game regular season with a target date set for July the MLBPA has yet to agree with a plan. Negotiations between the MLB owners and … Read more
Ohio sports betting bill, House Bill 194 was passed to move forward in the House on Wednesday. This is the first time that Ohio has seen some real progress in its quest to legalize sports betting in the state. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A year after … Read more
Senate Bill 130 that allows residents in the state to vote on legalizing sports betting in their particular parish passed on Wednesday. LA SB 130 will now go to Governor John Bel Edwards for his signature of approval. Once Edwards decides to sign or veto … Read more
The Louisiana State Legislature will hold a debate for Senate Bill 130 on May 27 to put legalizing sports betting on the November 2020 ballot. Senator Ronnie Johns, a sponsor for LA SB 130 spoke to LegalSportsBetting and is positive about the future of legal … Read more
The Swedish government is proposing a €500 (~$550) limit on weekly online casino deposits and a €100 (~$110) limit on deposit bonuses, but these restrictions might not apply to sports and horse betting. This proposal is an attempt to reduce problem gambling behavior during the … Read more
Tennessee sports betting became legal in June 2019. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council was formed to help the state lottery regulate sports betting but the two sides have been at odds. Tennessee House Bill 2844 would give the Council more authority to regulate the new … Read more
Various states across the nation could still see sports betting legalized in 2020 for a 2021 launch. The Coronavirus pandemic may help lawmakers warm up to the idea because of the revenue it could bring to economies trying to come back from huge financial losses. … Read more
The Arizona Legislature is in the second portion of their regular session and sports betting bills are no longer up for consideration. Sponsor to the bills, Representative Stephen Pierce believes legalizing sports betting will be good for the economy but will not be happening this … Read more
Maine has now authorized online horse betting for local, national, and international races. Bets will be hosted via a website called HollywoodRaces.com Maine’s racing season was delayed by COVID-19 but could resume without spectators soon, as many other states have done. The legalization of horse … Read more
Senator Joseph Addabbo is behind Senate Bill 17 which would make mobile sports betting legal in New York. The Coronavirus has caused the state to be $17 billion in debt for which a sports betting revenue stream could help. New York sports bettors give most … Read more
Senate Bill 130 in Louisiana would put sports betting legalization to a vote in November. The bill passed on Tuesday to move forward within the House. BATON ROUGE, La. – Senate Bill 130, which is a referendum bill that would put sports betting on the … Read more