California lawmakers and tribes both have an interest in sports betting. Sports betting could potentially be a $2.2 billion industry. The main difference between the two proposals is mobile sports betting. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The first hearings for California sports betting will begin on January … Read more
Kentucky will be trying to legalize sports betting in 2020 with a new bill request. Governor Andy Beshear is pro legalized gambling while their former Governor, Matt Bevin, was not. Representative Adam Koenig will present his bill to the House Committee once they are in … Read more
Sports betting in the state of Tennessee has been legalized for months but the launch has stalled. Tennessee wants to involve the public in the final say of sports betting, which received an extension that will further delay sports betting. With no set rules and … Read more
Michigan sports betting has been legalized when Governor Whitmer signed MI HB 4916. Governor Gretchen Whitmer wanted to make sure that school funding is secure. Sportsbooks in Michigan will likely launch in 2020 after setting their regulations. LANSING, Mich. – Michigan sports betting has officially … Read more
Hard Rock Sioux City partnered with Gaming Innovation Group for an online sportsbook. The population around Sioux City might limit the potential for this new sportsbook. Bettors will first have to go to the Hard Rock to register for their online account. SIOUX CITY, Iowa … Read more
In the last 12 months, the handle collected by Jai Alai in the state of Florida was $8.45 million. In the period of 12 months in 2011-2012, that number was at about $30 million. William Hill US hopes to popularize the sport again and make … Read more
Over 20 states will have legalized sports betting in 2020. The three biggest states for the market are not part of those states but have been in favor of legalization. California, Florida, and Texas have faced either tribal or political opposition on the issue. PROVIDENCE, … Read more
Gambling addiction is an impulse control disorder meaning one has no self-control. Problem gambling is an unspoken problem that is occurring in many states with sports betting. Mobile sports betting is growing in the states and is more convenient for bettors. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Addiction … Read more
Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut is working on a sports betting bill to help protect college athletes from corruption in their games due to legal sports wagers. The bill would appoint a special group to oversee that athletes are not being targeted to throw games. … Read more
Online sports betting brought in almost 85 percent of the total handle. Sports handle and revenue has increased since mobile wagering was introduced. It has been a year since Pennsylvania sports betting began. HARRISBURG, Pa. – Sportsbooks in Pennsylvania had a combined betting handle of … Read more
FanDuel and William Hill are making deals in states without legal sports betting. Florida and Maryland are expected to consider sports betting legislation in 2020. Having sportsbooks present in their states could push legislatures to legalize. MIAMI – William Hill and FanDuel have made deals … Read more
The Chief Louisiana Regulator is leaning towards legalizing sports betting in Louisiana in 2020. The House denied legalizing sports betting in 2019 but is considering it in next session. All interested parties are hoping to formulate a perfect bill before making a final decision. LOUISIANA … Read more