Colorado voters will decide whether or not to authorize legal sports betting in the state. Sports betting tax revenue would help fund the Colorado Water Plan. Various environmental advocacy groups are debating the merits of the proposal. DENVER –Colorado sports betting cleared the first hurdle … Read more
Despite controversy, the DC Council has approved Intralot to be its sole mobile betting provider. Intralot will operate the DC Lottery’s mobile betting app. Sports wagering could launch before the end of 2019. WASHINGTON – After months of uncertainty aznd political infighting, it seems that … Read more
Iowa sports betting was legalized on May 13, 2019, when IA Governor Kym Reynolds signed SF 617 into law. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has already approved sportsbook projects at several casinos in the state. Sports betting in Iowa is legal through both retail … Read more
Casino gaming and sports betting were both legalized when Amendment 100 was approved on the 2018 Arkansas Ballot. Gulfside Casino is the only casino operator to have applied to the Arkansas Racing and Gaming Commission with an endorsement from Pope County officials. The Arkansas Racing … Read more
The only current forms of gambling in Nebraska include horse racing, keno, class II gaming at tribal casinos, and the state lottery. NE Governor Pete Ricketts has previously shown strong opposition to the expansion of gambling. Neighboring states such as Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and … Read more
Maine sports betting bill L.D. 553 passed through both legislative chambers on June 19, 2019, the last day of the legislative session.Sports betting in Maine will be offered through both retail gaming facilities and through state-wide mobile wagering apps. If the bill is still not … Read more
Indiana passed their sports betting measure, IN HB 1015 in April and was signed into law on May 8. The regulations must undergo a public hearing before the Indiana Gaming Commission can approve and launch sports betting. Mobile betting was legalized; however, the launch of the … Read more
Councilmembers found errors in the lottery and sports betting contract with Intralot, Inc., including large payments to subcontractors associated with city officials. Councilmember Jack Evans stepped down from his position on the Metro Board of Directors, as the FBI raided his house for evidence from … Read more
Skrill is a PayPal-like money transfer company based in Europe and popularly used for sports wagering. Rapid Transfer streamlines and encrypts bank transfers for online purchases. Paysafe Group hopes synergy between its two brands will drive US adoption. New York – Skrill, one of the … Read more
Senate Bill 154 was approved in the Senate by a vote of 43-7 in April. It is up to the House to approve sports betting, as they also are discussion a fantasy sports betting bill. Horse racing betting would also be approved should NC SB … Read more
PC HR 2038 passed both in the House and the Senate. The bill will allow for online and retail sports betting. The government is hoping to use funds to assist with hurricane recovery. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Puerto Rico passed a sports betting bill in both … Read more
Governor Bill Lee did not sign the sports betting measure but allowed it to become law. Legislators are unsure of a specific launch date, with answers ranging from mid-NFL season to mid-NBA season. Tennessee’s licensing fee of $750,000 marks the highest fee in the nation. … Read more