Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont nominated Rob Simmelkjaer to head the Connecticut Lottery Board. Simmelkjaer is the CEO of Persona Media and former vice president of notable media groups (ESPN, NBC Sports). HARTFORD, Conn. — The Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont nominated former journalist Rob Simmelkjaer … Read more
With the Coronavirus racking New York and greatly depleting its budget, mobile sports betting could provide tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in economic relief. New York residents can already enjoy mobile sports betting either in New Jersey or with international online sportsbooks. The … Read more
The Senate in Louisiana passed its third reading of LA SB 130 by a vote of 29-8. LA SB 130 would allow residents to vote on sports betting legalization on the 2020 November ballot. BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana has been trying to get legal … Read more
Italy is considering a tax raise of 0.75% on all gambling revenue that includes sportsbooks in the country. The “Revival Decree” is a proposal that would implement this tax raise to try and boost the economy in Italy as they try to come back from … Read more
Marcelo Crivella has shut down all betting operations at retail providers due to the Coronavirus pandemic. All lottery tickets and sports betting in Brazil must occur with online outlets. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Mayor Marcelo Crivella announced his ban on retail lottery and sports … Read more
A new bill, HF 4597, was proposed in the Minnesota Legislature to provide financial relief to horse racing tracks throughout the state. A provision to allow short-term online pari-mutuel wagering on in-state events was removed from the bill after lobbying efforts from tribal gaming groups. … Read more
Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new tribal gaming compact with the Otoe-Missouri Tribe and Comanche Nation last month, which gave them the right to host casinos sportsbooks. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter issued a legal opinion stating that Kevin Stitt overstepped his legal authority when … Read more
The Coronavirus pandemic has been leaving states with major gaps in their budget because shutdowns have halted incoming tax revenue. People in the sports betting industry think that states may begin to legalize sports betting quickly to gain a new source of revenue that will … Read more
The Nevada Gaming Commission has accepted new guidelines to reopen casinos in the state. Potentially, over 400 casinos can be reopened in the near future with limited capacity. The Commission claims that safety and health is their number one concern. LAS VEGAS – The Nevada … Read more
The Michigan Gaming Control Board will now allow third-party mobile sportsbooks to apply for licenses to offer horse racing betting in the state. Northville Downs Race Track, the one horse racing track in the state is currently shut down until at least May 29 due … Read more
Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma agreed in late April to allow Tribal sports betting in the state under new compacts. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says the Governor cannot authorize this as sports betting needs to be legal on a state level first. OKLAHOMA CITY … Read more
Virginia sports betting was legalized on April 22. The website set up by the Virginia Lottery is designed to inform potential sportsbook owners. Sports betting laws will start to become enacted on July 1, 2020. RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Lottery has set up a … Read more