MA Sports Betting Bill Clears Committee After Year Of Studying

Massachusetts Capitol

A new bill has been brought to the attention of lawmakers in Massachusetts to legalize sports betting. While leagues would like to receive an integrity fee of 0.25%, no such rule is listed under the bill yet but could be a possibility as it moves … Read more

AZ Sports Betting Bill Passed By House Committee

Arizona Bluff

Bill AZ HB 2813 to legalize sports betting in Arizona was passed by the House Rules Committee. The bill would make wagering on sporting events legal by way of retail sportsbooks. The Arizona Department of Gaming would oversee all rules and regulations for the sports … Read more

One More Step For Sports Betting Bill In Kansas To Become Law

Kansas Senate

Legal sports betting in Kansas is one signature away from becoming a reality for residents. The Senate has passed KS SB 283, legalizing retail and mobile gambling on sports matchups. Revenue from the sports betting market in Kansas could be as high as $50 million … Read more

Louisiana Legislators Pre-File Two Bills To Legalize Sports Betting

Lousiana Lawmakers

Two State Senators in Louisiana have pre-filed sports betting legislation for the 2020 session. The proposed bills would put a sports betting referendum on the November election ballot. A similar proposal failed in 2019, but key changes for 2020 could result in a better outcome. … Read more

Canada Sports Betting Bill Proposes Nationwide Single-Game Wagering

Canadian Sports Betting

There is already one form of sports betting allowed in Canada. Kevin Waugh introduced Bill C218, which would legalize single-game sports wagering in Canada. U.S. border states have impacted sports bettors in Canada. TORONTO, Canada – A new sports betting bill in Canada was introduced … Read more

CT Sports Betting Bill, Expands Past Tribal Casinos Now On The Table

Connecticut Legislature

The legal sports betting market in Connecticut could bring in as much as $50 million in annual revenue. This latest bill, CT H 5168 gives access to operators other than the Tribal casinos. Both sports betting bills, CT H 5168 and CT SB 21 will … Read more

Missouri Sports Betting Bill Sponsors Go Head To Head In Hearing

Missouri Sports Betting Bill

Two new sports betting bills, MO HB 2318 and MO HB 2284 went before the Committee today. While each bill is very similar, they differ in tax rates and league involvement. A third bill, MO HB 2088 is progressing much more than these two bills … Read more

AZ Sports Betting Bill Passes Through House Committee By 1 Vote

Arizona Capitol

Arizona’s House of Appropriations Committee heard AZ HB 2813, a bill to legalize sports betting for a second time. This bill would make sports betting legal at commercial locations, including horse racing tracks in Arizona. Any revenue generated by the sports betting market would go … Read more

VA Sports Betting Bill Clears Senate Committee, Inching Towards Legalization

Virginia Senate Chambers

Legal sports betting in Virginia continues to be a topic of conversation in the General Assembly. Cities in Virginia that meet the written requirements under bill VA HB 4 would be eligible to open sportsbooks. VA HB 4 passed through the House on February 11 … Read more