Ohio Bans College Player Props Per Request of NCAA + Governor

Ohio Player Prop Ban

Ohio banned player prop bets across all college sports effective immediately. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and NCAA President Charlie Baker requested the prohibition. Bovada legally offers college player props for Ohio players thanks to their international licensing. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Casino Control Commission’s … Read more

North Carolina Sports Betting Rules + Applications Update

North Carolina Sports Betting

The North Carolina Lottery Commission met on Wednesday to finalize their sports betting rules and give an update on operator applications. North Carolina received applications from 14 different sports betting operators but there only can be 11 operators in the state. The Commission adopted the … Read more

Florida Retail + Online Sports Betting Goes Live Thursday

Hard Rock Hotel

Florida’s full sports betting launch begins Thursday, with Hard Rock Bet accepting online wagers from all Florida residents. Hard Rock Casinos are opening their retail sportsbooks, in addition to launching craps and roulette. The full sports betting launch happens despite West Flagler associates’ ongoing lawsuits … Read more

ESPN BET Claims North Carolina Betting Access Through Golf

ESPN BET

ESPN BET will partner with Quail Hollow Club for North Carolina sports betting market access. The deal makes ESPN BET the exclusive betting operator of the Wells Fargo Championship; a PGA Tour event located at Quail Hollow Club. North Carolina sports betting will launch sometime … Read more

Massachusetts Rules DraftKings Won’t Have to Pay For Error

Massachusetts Sports Betting

DraftKings gets off the hook for more than $575,000 in winning bets to Massachusetts players who took advantage of an error. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted 3-2 in favor of DraftKings providing a cash or bonus bet compensation for customers who wagered on the incorrect … Read more

North Carolina Sportsbook Apps: No Launch Before Super Bowl

super bowl 58

Sports betting won’t launch in North Carolina until after Super Bowl 58. The North Carolina Lottery Commission approved sports betting application forms that will be available by Dec. 4 at the absolute latest. North Carolina anticipates over 100 applicants and must launch sports betting by … Read more

Florida Gambling Regulators Target Daily Fantasy Operators

PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, and Betr - Cease an Desist

Three daily fantasy sports operators received cease-and-desist letters in Florida. The companies are accused of offering illegal bets and promoting an illegal lottery. Florida is cracking down on season-long fantasy contests in addition to the controversial prop-betting offered by the daily fantasy operators. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. … Read more

Kentucky Adding Formula 1 + Others to Sports Betting Catalog

Formula 1 Racing

Kentucky voted to add Formula One, the National Rugby League, UTR Pro Tennis Tour, and two fighting leagues to their sports betting catalog. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission must approve the sports leagues to join the sports betting catalog before wagering can take place. Online … Read more

Council Approves Initial Kentucky Sports Betting Catalog

Kentucky Sports Betting

Kentucky’s inaugural sports betting catalog was approved by the Sports Betting Advisory Council. Esports, LIV Golf, and the main group of professional sports such as NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL are confirmed on the catalog. Betting on horse and dog racing, pickleball, volleyball, Academy Awards … Read more