Medina Spirit Fails Drug Test, Won’t Compete In Belmont Stakes

Medina Spirit

Medina Spirit has tested positive for a banned substance after winning the Kentucky Derby and a second test has confirmed the results. The trainer, Bob Baffert, had been suspended from entering horses into the Belmont Stakes due to the investigation. Essential Quality, the pre-race favorite … Read more

IL House Passes In-State College Sports Betting Bill With A Twist

Illinois House of Representatives

Illinois could have in-state college sports betting by the end of this year. Senate Bill 521 would open up moneyline-only style wagers on college teams in the state at retail sportsbooks. The Senate and the House both passed the bill but the House added amendments … Read more

Tennessee Sports Betting Switches Regulators With New Bill

Governor Bill Lee

Governor Bill Lee signed SB 588 into law, switching sports betting regulations from the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) to the Sports Wagering Advisory Council (SWAC). The TEL has had issues with sports betting since its launch. The official switch will kick in on Jan 1, … Read more

FuboTV Now Experiementing With Sports Betting-Like Feature

FuboTV - Sports Betting

FuboTV is not hosting betting lines directly from the TV streaming app. This will be for a prize of a year-long free Fubo service. FuboTV saw $119.7 million in revenue in Q1 now setting a new record. NEW YORK – FuboTV members will be able … Read more

Virginia Sports Betting Numbers See Drop In April

Virginia Sports Betting

Virginia sports betting handle took a dip in April as did the rest of the country. The seven sportsbooks of Virginia had a total handle of $236.4 million for April. Although they were down month-over-month in handle and revenue, their tax hold increased by almost … Read more

Sports Betting Not Included In Massachusetts Budget Proposal

Massachusetts Senate

Sports betting was not included as a revenue stream in Massachusetts on the 2022 FY budget proposal. Multiple bills to regulate a sports wagering industry have been introduced to the Bay State in 2021. The Massachusetts Legislature adjourns on December 31, leaving more than six … Read more

Connecticut Governor Passes Sports Betting Legislation

CT Governor Ned Lamont

Connecticut should have regulated sportsbooks launched by the 2021 NFL season. The Connecticut Lottery, as well as Tribes in the state, will have mobile sportsbooks and retail sports betting locations across the state. The U.S. Department of the Interior will have House Bill 6451 for … Read more