Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that theScore’s online sports betting platform was delayed due to their upcoming shareholders’ meeting. LegalSportsBetting was informed by theScore’s head of communications that the betting platform has not experienced any delays as a result of the … Read more
NC sports betting bill SB 154 will include wagering on sports as part of the Class III gaming activities that tribal casinos are allowed to offer. North Carolina only has two tribal casinos in the entire state. NC SB 574 would create a gaming commission … Read more
Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady will be the first sportsbook to launch in the state of New York. Tioga Downs Casino Resort is set to start accepting sports wagers on Wednesday. Sports betting in New York is restricted to land-based establishments, as mobile betting was … Read more
Sportsbooks in New Jersey have kept over $200 million in revenue since their June 2018 launch (before tax contributions). June’s report saw the state post their lowest handle and revenue since October 2018 and August 2018, respectively. The Meadowlands continues its surge as the top … Read more
Per SB 2992, New Jersey sports betting shares profits with the state’s horse racing industry. The bill also granted the NJ horse racing industry an injection of $20 million over 5 years. It’s still too early to tell how helpful sports betting can be to … Read more
Many sports arenas have attempted to persuade legislators to allow sportsbooks in their stadium. While many states have approved or have begun discussing this option, there are a few who are strongly against it. Washington DC’s Capital One Arena is scheduled to bet the first … Read more
Iowa sportsbooks have already been approved at several casinos throughout the state. Mobile sports wagering apps in Iowa will be geo-fenced so users can only place wagers while still physically located in the state. ALTOONA, Iowa – Football fans know it’s never too early to … Read more
NC SB 154 previously passed through the state Senate in April with 42-7 vote. The bill would only authorize sports wagers to be placed in either of the two tribal casinos in the state. NC SB 574, another gambling-focused bill in the House, would put … Read more
The Montana Lottery’s no-bid sportsbook contract with Intralot is generating controversy. Various industry lobbyists want a full, open bidding process. If the Intralot deal is scrapped, sports betting could be delayed into next year. HELENA, Mont. – Montana is racing the clock to get sports … Read more
New Hampshire sports betting bill NH HB 480 was passed through the state legislature on June 13, 2019. Sports betting in NH will be conducted through both retail locations and through state-wide mobile sports wagering apps. NH Governor Sununu has shown previous support for sports … Read more
Colorado voters will decide whether or not to authorize legal sports betting in the state. Sports betting tax revenue would help fund the Colorado Water Plan. Various environmental advocacy groups are debating the merits of the proposal. DENVER –Colorado sports betting cleared the first hurdle … Read more
Betting action has surpassed $9 billion since May 2018 – when PASPA was repealed by the Supreme Court. Using the hold percentage from sportsbooks is the best indicator of sports bettors’ success. Sportsbooks have seen their hold percentages decrease in every financial quarter since Q3 … Read more