Washington will be releasing applications for potential sportsbook operators within the next week or two. Anyone applying for a license to open a sportsbook in the state must go through a pre-verification check to qualify for licensure. A $5000 fee is needed at the time … Read more
Georgia lawmakers are now considering an amendment to the constitution to legalize sports betting. A legal sports wagering industry in the Peach State projects anywhere from $25-$50 million a year seen in revenue. Should SR 135 pass in the Georgia General Assembly, residents in the … Read more
Nevada’s sports betting handle for January hit $646.5 million. This is the fourth month Nevada has passed the $600 million mark. January’s numbers are 2% shy of the record set in October. CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada sports betting started the new year with a … Read more
The Florida Legislature will be presented with a sports betting bill package when they open the floor for hearings in March. The latest legislation filed for the state would have mobile and retail sportsbooks legalized for Floridians with the possibility of sports gaming terminals at … Read more
Wynn Resorts has invested in the popular sports podcast Blue Wire. Blue Wire will run a sports podcast in a studio at the Wynn Resorts Las Vegas. The podcast will promote WynnBET, the sports betting mobile app. LAS VEGAS – Wynn Resorts will now be … Read more
A sports betting pick service has partnered with the Vegas Golden Knights, making this the first deal of its kind in the U.S. UpickTrade.com and the Vegas Golden Knights will work closely with one another to boost their profit margins through this new deal. LAS … Read more
The Maryland General Assembly will be coming up with the rules and regulations for the newly legal sports betting market before they adjourn for 2021 in April. Plenty of cities in the state want to be eligible to open sportsbooks to bring in tourism and … Read more
The Ohio Legislature continues to hear testimony about the benefits that a legal sports betting market would bring to the state. Oddly enough, grocery stores in Ohio have come forward to request inclusion in any legislation for sports wagering to be eligible to offer the … Read more
Major gaming powerhouse DraftKings has just announced the addition of baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. to its advisory team. Ripken Jr. will serve as a special advisor to the CEO and board of directors, and will lead strategic insights on company plans, as well as … Read more
Senate Bill 1794 to legalize historical horse racing and sports betting in Arizona has been approved to move to the Senate floor. There is expected pushback from Tribes in Arizona that disagree with the legalization of HHR terminals at non-Tribal facilities. PHOENIX – The Senate … Read more
The Senate will now hear Senate Bill 84 to legalize sports betting as it’s been approved by the committee to move forward in the legislative process. A similar House bill in House Bill 2199 is also expected to get floor time in the House after … Read more
Legal sports betting in North Dakota is closer to being on the November 2022 ballot as it has been passed in the House. The House passed measures for both sports wagering and live internet poker. The Senate will now need to pass these bills for … Read more