Legalizing gambling in the state would require a majority vote by the public as well as two-thirds of both the State Senate and General Assembly in favor of the idea. Any revenue that would be gained from gambling would help fund the state’s education system. … Read more
Sports betting in Washington D.C. is not currently active. Councilman Jack Evans resigned due to personal dealings in sports betting. Councilman Evans will leave his position on January 17. WASHINGTON – Councilman Jack Evans, a key figure that helped legalize sports betting for Washington D.C., … Read more
South Dakota failed to legalize sports wagering in 2019. More states surrounding South Dakota have legal sports betting. Lawmakers do not want to lose potential tax revenue to other states. DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Deadwood Gaming Association is aiming to legalize sports betting during the … Read more
The state of Vermont could see the legalization of mobile and internet wagering on sports in the near future as a new bill has been introduced to a Senate Committee. Vermont is home to zero casinos making the internet platform-based bill for gambling a smart … Read more
The legislative session for Maine is set to start on Wednesday. The Governor must make a decision about legalizing sports betting this week. If Maine legalizes, they will be the first state to do so in 2020. AUGUSTA, Maine – Governor Janet Mills must make … Read more
Sports betting was legalized in Tennessee back in July of 2019. Potential sportsbooks hope that betting can start before March Madness. Some potential sportsbooks have concerns that Tennessee could be an uncompetitive market. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Lottery is ending the public comment period … Read more
Oklahoma tribal casinos are currently operating with expired contracts. Without being given their automatic renewal on their compacts, three of the 33 tribes running casinos in the state have filed a federal lawsuit against Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt has said he has given every opportunity … Read more
Two restaurants want to open a sportsbook in Washington D.C. Both locations are aiming to offer mobile wagering without a retail sportsbook. D.C. sports betting is currently legal, but it is not active yet. WASHINGTON – Shaw’s Tavern and The Bottom Line have both applied … Read more
There are several states that are planning to legalize sports betting in 2020. Some states will have a more difficult time legalizing compared to others. There are a few states that will have an easier time than others to legalize sports betting. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – … Read more
The sports betting bill in Maryland that was pre-filed is MD SB 58. If Passed, sports betting will ultimately be decided by a voter’s referendum. Sportsbooks will likely not appear in Maryland until 2021. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Lawmakers have pre-filed a Maryland sports betting bill … Read more
Rhode Island is the only state in New England that currently offers legal sports betting. New Hampshire will join Rhode Island when they launch their first sportsbook on Monday. Some states are closer than others when it comes to approving sports betting. BOSTON – New … Read more
H.R. 5502 would remove federal barriers for tribal casino owners to provide online sports betting within their state. Tribal casinos in several states such as New York and Mississippi now offer land-based sportsbooks, but not online sports betting apps. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) … Read more