WA HB 1975, a Washington State sports betting bill, made it through the Commerce and Gaming Committee but lost momentum after it was referred to appropriations. Only two states that have legalized sports betting have included a mandate for sportsbooks to use official league data. … Read more
Georgia’s current gaming laws prohibit all forms of gambling outside of lottery operations. A legal opinion issued out by the GA Legislative Services Committee cites that sports betting in GA may have to be approved by voters in order to totally avoid a lawsuit. The … Read more
OH HB 194 is an Ohio sports betting bill that would legalize land-based and online sports wagering. Under the current terms of OH HB 194, the state lottery would be in charge of overseeing sports betting in Ohio. Amendments to the bill include clarification for … Read more
Saint Joseph’s University bans all students, staff, contractors, and faculty from betting on the school’s events. Purdue is looking to take a similar approach in banning the staff, but potentially permitting the students. The framework of the idea is rather unsettled with the legalization of … Read more
IL SB 690 was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in June. Sports betting in Illinois will first be available in the state’s racetracks, professional sports stadiums, and casinos. The Illinois Gaming Board will take all public comments into consideration when drafting official … Read more
California has recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Florida has pre-filed FL HB 251 to do the same for their student-athletes. The NCAA has threatened to remove California schools from the NCAA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed their own version of … Read more
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council now has eight of the nine total positions filled. Only one more seat on the Council remains, but there are enough members to conduct business now. Kandace C. Stewart, the business operations and external affairs director for the Memphis … Read more
MD HB 48 will allow organizations within Maryland to conduct esports competitions and offer real money and/or merchandise to those winners. Legal sports betting in Maryland will have to be approved via voter referendum. The esports industry is projected to reach over a billion dollars … Read more
California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California legislators that this … Read more
Proposition DD on the upcoming November ballot will ask voters whether or not to approve sports betting in Colorado. Net proceeds of CO sports betting activity will be taxed at a rate of 10%. Funds collected by the state will be used for the Colorado … Read more
A Minnesota sports betting bill was introduced in the legislature in early 2019, but a lack of tribal support doomed the proposal. The Diamond Jo Casino in Iowa is only 10 miles south of the Minnesota border. 2020 will be an election year for all … Read more
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen Association is seeking millions in damages caused by sports leagues implementing a restraining order during the PASPA Lawsuit. The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was a federal ban on sports betting that was ruled unconstitutional in May of 2018. … Read more