A sports betting bill in Connecticut could give the state tribes exclusive rights to sports betting. Online sports betting seems to be in the discussion as well. Sports betting was legalized in Connecticut back in 2017 but more legislative approval is needed. HARTFORD, Conn. – … Read more
Two bills to legalize sports betting were discussed on the floors of the House and Senate in Washington. Each bill was given the Committee floor and one received a vote to move up while another did not receive any vote at all. The state is … Read more
Rhode Island lawmakers initially budgeted for $22.7 million in tax revenue from sports betting. Despite a recent uptick, the state is set to fall nearly well short of expectations. With the NFL season ending this week, revenue is set to decrease drastically. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – … Read more
Sports betting in Kansas may become a reality as a bill for the activity makes it to the Senate hearing floor. The current bill in question looks to be a very favorable bill in terms of lawmakers liking the components it brings to the table. … Read more
Maryland sports betting could become a reality in 2020 after the Committee heard new bills on the topic. This would then allow residents to vote on whether to legalize it or not on the November 2020 ballot. Potential profits from the sports gambling market could … Read more
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is seeking to legalize sports betting in the state. Under a proposed new compact, the Tribe would have exclusive rights to be the sole operator of legal sports bets in the Sunshine State. Estimates show that Florida could see $155.7 … Read more
Legal sports betting in Illinois is progressing with the rollout of phase two of the rules and regulations of the new law. Sports bettors must be 21 years old in order to wager on sports competitions. Initial revenue estimates by the Governor saw at least … Read more
Kansas has a new sports betting bill to make the pastime legal, receiving its first hearing at the end of January. Under this bill, both retail and mobile sports wagers would be legalized. It’s estimated that over $50 million annually could be made in revenue … Read more
Michigan made sports betting legal at the end of 2019. NFL fans were hoping to place legal wagers on the Super Bowl in February but the state will not be ready in time for the big game. Retail locations are expected to launch in the … Read more
Mobile sports betting is not legal in New York yet. Governor Cuomo’s budget plan allows for sports betting to take place on the casino floor. New York is losing potential sports betting tax revenue to New Jersey. ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo … Read more
The Vermont Governor is seeking to make sports betting a legal pastime with his new revenue package proposal. The internet/mobile sports wagering platforms within bill VT S213 would require a 10% tax on all revenue which estimates show to be about $2 million gained annually … Read more
A new poll released shows that sports betting has 57 percent of support among voters. The Georgia legislature is aiming to legalize three different forms of gambling. The legislative session in Georgia ends on March 27. ATLANTA – A new poll released last week shows … Read more