Sportsbooks all over the world are taking wagers on esports. More companies like Midnite are encouraging people to bet on esports. Getting esports ready to go in the United States could be a lengthy process. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Since the first legal esports bets … Read more
The state of Montana legalized sports betting in May 2019, estimating it to bring in $4 million in revenue annually. The Montana Lottery was made the legal regulator of the market, allowing them to come up with the final rules and regulations. The Lottery is … Read more
The bill to legalize sports betting in the state of Maine was on the Governor’s desk for well over six months before she handed down her decision. Maine estimates $5 million annually from the wagering on sporting events should the hobby become legal. Studies suggest … Read more
Annual revenue estimates show numbers exceeding a $400 million gain from the legal sports betting market in Virginia. From these projections, most of the business would be coming from the mobile and internet wagering platforms. While both bills include retail locations, an online-only sportsbook would … Read more
Tennessee’s sports betting regulations are drawing negative comments. Experts feel that it is detrimental to their sports betting market and could cost them millions in losses. Study shows France, another market with similar regulations, suffers because of it. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As the spirit of … Read more
Sports betting was officially legalized in D.C. back February of 2019. The no-bid contract with Intralot has delayed sports betting for almost a year. The Capital One Arena is likely where the first sportsbook in D.C. will open. WASHINGTON – After a year of waiting … Read more
Barstool Sports is looking to sell itself to a gambling company. The acquisition of Barstool Sports could lead to new sportsbooks being created. The price to purchase Barstool Sports could be over $100 million. NEW YORK – Barstool Sports revealed this past weekend that it … Read more
There are 14 states that have launched sports betting with six others in line to launch their new laws allowing residents to take part in this form of gambling. The Judiciary Committee in Missouri will be presented with a sports wagering bill on January 13 … Read more
Sports betting in New York became active in 2019. State Senator Joseph Addabbo will renew efforts to legalize mobile wagering. The state of New York has a $6 billion budget deficit. ALBANY, N.Y. – State Senator Joseph Addabbo said on Thursday that he plans on … Read more
Esports events are going to be broadcasted to IMAX theaters thanks to Vindex. The increasing number of eyes on esports could lead to legislation allowing for esports betting. Esports events are expected to broadcast in IMAX theaters sometime in 2020. NEW YORK – Vindex and … Read more
Lawmakers during the 2019 legislative session approved ME LD 553 during the last few days of the session. Governor Janet Mills held the bill into 2020 to delay her potential approval or rejection of the measure. After her veto decision, Maine residents will have to … Read more
The Kentucky legislature will remain in session through mid-April, giving lawmakers enough time to come to a decision on the sports betting bills currently being presented. Governor Andy Beshear is in favor of gambling in all of its forms (casino-style, sports betting, and poker), including … Read more