Sen. Joseph Addabbo wants to legalize online betting for NY’s four upstate commercial casinos. The New York Gaming Association does not support Addabbo’s bill, SB 17. The New York legislative session ends in less than a month. NEW YORK – Sports betting is already legal … Read more
The sports betting bill will be introduced to the Michigan Legislature next week. The bill permits mobile and land-based wagering for 23 of the state’s tribal casinos and three commercial casinos. The bill will allow sports betting on various professional and collegiate teams. LANSING, Mich. … Read more
DC Sports betting is expected to launch in September of this year. The lottery-operated mobile app has yet to be created – looking like a Jan 2021 release. The finance and revenue committee suggested that the lottery should look for another supplier of their app. … Read more
Parx Casino opened its sportsbook to the public in January of 2019. Parx Casino is one of six sports betting venues located in the Philadelphia area. Sports betting operations from Parx Casino generated $326,627 in tax dollars to the state. BENSALEM, Pa. – With another … Read more
Ohio sports betting could be legal before the end of 2019. OH HB 194 would allow casinos, racinos, veteran’s halls, and fraternal organizations to host sports betting. There is no mobile betting allowance in the bill. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio sports betting is inching closer … Read more
The Wire Act of 1961 was originally written into law to cripple mob organizations from running crooked sportsbooks. Earlier this year, the Wire Act was reinterpreted to include all interstate gambling – not just sports betting. The new Wire Act opinion is not enforceable by … Read more
Sports betting revenue in New York could exceed $1 billion with mobile wagering. Annual revenue is projected to drop to $300 million should mobile betting no be approved. Governor Cuomo and legislators are unsure if a constitutional change is needed to add mobile wagering. ALBANY, … Read more
HB 1260 is the last sports betting bill standing in the Illinois legislature. Amendment 1 comes with $10 million in licensing fees for brick-and-mortar and online betting. Amendment 2 would charge even higher rates but limit retail licenses and online licenses statewide. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – … Read more
Sports Betting in New York was approved in 2013 via voter referendum. Current law only allows certain upstate and tribal casinos to host the activity. The Senate held a hearing on NY SB 17, which would legalize mobile sports wagering in New York. The 2019 … Read more
The exclusivity of sports betting in Connecticut has been the largest hurdle for the state. Tribal casinos have threatened to stop contributing nearly $250 million should they not get their way. Both the governor and the tribes are interested in a special session to legalize … Read more
IN HB 1015 legalizes both retail sportsbooks and statewide mobile sports wagering apps. The bill would have become law with or without Governor Holcomb’s signature on Thursday. The Indiana Gaming Commission is expected to start accepting sports betting applications as soon as July 1, 2019. … Read more
A brand-new sports betting bill will be introduced by the end of May. Representative Brandt Iden has worked with stakeholders to make this bill. MI HB 4311 allows for online gambling but it is struggling to move forward. LANSING, Mich. – State representative Brandt Iden … Read more