Sports betting in Illinois was passed by the state legislature as an amendment to the bill IL SB 690. Sports gambling will be legal through both retail sportsbooks and statewide mobile wagering apps. Illinois is the fifth state to officially legalize sports betting this year. … Read more
No regulatory framework exists under the measure, just the permission to discuss and renegotiate the tribal compact. Legislators want sports betting in a variety of gambling establishments while the tribes want it exclusively. The tribal casinos also want to see card rooms banned from offering … Read more
The looming New Jersey shutdown would cause all operations to cease at state racetracks. The Meadowlands and Monmouth Park would close their physical and online sportsbooks immediately. NJ lawmakers have until Sunday, June 30, to agree on the new budget. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey … Read more
In February, the DC Council bypassed the bidding process in its search for a sports betting partner. DC Lottery operator Intralot was awarded a $215 million contract to offer sports betting in the city. Council opposition to the Intralot selection has been growing of late. … Read more
CA SB 208 was introduced on February 4 by Senators Nancy Skinner (D- Berkeley) and Steven Bradford (D- Gardena). The measure must be out of the committees by July 11 in order to have the potential to pass this year. The NCAA sent a letter … Read more
• SB 1158 had strong initial support among the tribal casino community. • The bill sought to give Arizona tribes exclusive rights to offer sports wagering. • Tribes prefer in-casino wagering to SB 1158’s statewide kiosk model. PHOENIX – In January, chances seemed good that … Read more
Maine sports betting is set to become the nation’s first, “free-market” model to sports betting. Retail sportsbooks in Maine will have to pay 10% of sports betting revenue to the state while online sports wagering sites will have to pay 16%. The Maine Department of … Read more
Sports betting in New York was officially approved at four-upstate casinos in 2013 via voter referendum and regulations for them were set in June of 2019. The NY constitution requires any gambling expansion in the state to be approved via voter referendum. New York sports … Read more
Land-based revenue at the Golden Nugget year-to-date is $702, as many bettors opt for non-restricted books. The revenue collected by the Golden Nugget, both online and retail, represent one-tenth of a percent of every books’ revenue. Betting on the NBA at the Golden Nugget Las … Read more
The West Springfield Town Council passed a sports betting resolution this week. The resolution asks the MA legislature to allow small business owners to receive sports betting licenses. MA sports betting is likely to be the exclusive domain of licensed casino operators. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – … Read more
ME LD 553 is heading to both the Senate and House for a final vote. This bill will allow sports wagering to happen in retail and online locations. Wednesday marks the final day of the legislative session in Maine. AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine legislature will … Read more
The DC City Council voted 11-2 in favor of the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 in December 2018. Also known as DC B22-944, the measure was introduced by Councilman Jack Evans (D- Ward 2). Mayor Muriel Bowser administered a $215 million deal with … Read more