The internet gambling and sports wagering markets are estimated to bring the state of Michigan millions of dollars annually. Initially, there was hesitation by the state as they thought legalization would hinder the revenue received by the Michigan Lottery that helps in school funding. The … Read more
Atlantic City has received $1.6 million in tax revenue from sports betting in a year and a half. State law prohibits the city from touching the money and uses it to advertise the city instead. The mayor, Marty Small, is asking for the same treatment … Read more
There are two brick-and-motor sportsbooks open in Arkansas right now. The Arkansas Racing Commission creates the rules and regulations for sports betting. The Commission is interested in changing some rules to allow for online and mobile betting. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In recent weeks, the … Read more
MI HB 4916 is the bill that lawmakers are considering to legalize sports betting in Michigan. The bill passed through the State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee in a unanimous vote. State lawmakers are hoping to have the bill on the governor’s desk by the end … Read more
Illinois sports betting is now legal but it is not active yet. Illinois lawmakers expect that betting will start before March Madness. Mobile wagering could have an 18 month delay period before starting. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Lawmakers think that Illinois sports betting could start up … Read more
Michigan lawmakers in the state Senate are very close to voting on a sports betting bill. State legislators and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are closing in on a deal. Votes for a sports betting bill could happen in the next few days. LANSING, Mich. – Michigan … Read more
Two new bills for the legalization of sports betting in the state of Missouri have included an integrity fee to be paid to the leagues. No state that has legalized sports betting has done so with integrity fees written into their bills. Previous sports wagering … Read more
New York may legalize mobile sports betting platforms next year to help with their budget shortage. New Jersey has seen a jump in sports betting addiction due to mobile access and is sending a warning to New York about it. For the past six months, … Read more
California is looking to legalize sports betting in 2020. The tribes in the state have been very interested in operating sportsbooks. State lawmakers are not happy with the proposal brought by the state tribes. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In recent weeks, California tribal casino owners have … Read more
Ohio state Sen. John Eklund and Ohio state House Rep. Dave Greenspan are coming together to combine their bills into one heading into 2020. The issues of where sports betting in Ohio will take place and which agency will be in charge of regulating the … Read more
Georgia legislators introduced multiple sports betting bills last session but none were given much attention. As the SEC Championship features an in-state team, bettors are unable to place legal wagers at local sportsbooks. This lack of sports betting options leaves the state missing out on … Read more
Colorado sports betting was legalized thanks to a voter referendum. Many stakeholders will meet to discuss the upcoming rules and regulations. Colorado sports betting will not start until May at the earliest. DENVER – Colorado sports betting stakeholders will meet on December 9 to December … Read more