August Shows Increase In Revenue At New York Sportsbooks

Brooklyn Bridge

The state of New York is currently doing a case study on sports wagering that will also include mobile options. The interest in New York sports betting has increased greatly. The state has both tribal and commericial casinos open for business. NEW YORK – August … Read more

NCAA Backing Proposed US Sports Betting Legislation

NCAA

A federal bill known as the Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act was introduced in December of 2018, but it did not gain any momentum. There have been 17 states to legalize sports betting since the repeal of PASPA and not one of them has a … Read more

Michigan Sports Betting Bill Stalled Due To Proposed Tax Rate

Michigan State House

MI HB 4916 would legalize both retail and state-wide mobile sports betting apps. The current tax rate set on the bill calls for 8% of sports betting revenue to be paid to the state. Other state officials believe it should be closer to 15%. The … Read more

Concord Will Vote To Implement New Hampshire Sports Betting

Concord

New Hampshire sports betting is not active yet. Concord voters will decide if they will install keno and sports betting. A bidding process will then need to happen before sportsbooks can open. CONCORD, N.H. – Councilors in Concord approved on Monday a measure to put … Read more

Rhode Island Sports Betting Lawsuit Dismissed, But Not Over

Rhode Island Sports Betting Lawsuit Dismissed

Land-based sports betting in Rhode Island became legal in June of 2018 and mobile betting became legal in March. A state-wide mobile sports wagering app in Rhode Island was launched by the State Lottery on September 4. The lawsuit against legal sports betting in R.I. … Read more

Belterra Casino Is Now Actively Taking Sports Bets

The FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Casino

Indiana sports betting is actively going on. Belterra Casino has partnered with FanDuel for their sportsbook. Belterra’s new sportsbook is expected to bring in customers from multiple states. FLORENCE, Ind. – The FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Casino took its first bets on Monday. Belterra partnered … Read more

South Bend Tribal Casino Looking To Offer IN Sports Betting

South Bend Four Winds

The Four Winds South Bend Casino is operated by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. The Pokagon Band operates three Four Winds Casino locations in Michigan where they have a Class III tribal gaming compact signed with the state. Sports betting in Indiana is already … Read more

Potential IL Sports Betting Operators Given New Licensure Requirements

Marcus Fruchter Illinois Gaming Control Board

The bill that legalized sports betting in Illinois also authorized the construction of six new casinos in the state.  Those seeking casino licenses in Illinois will now have to abide by heightened ethical standards set by the Illinois Gaming Commission.  The emergency rules set by … Read more

Seneca Resorts Is Now An Official Sponsor Of The Buffalo Bills

Bills partner with Seneca Resorts

Special giveaways will happen at Seneca Casinos for Buffalo Bills fans. Promotions will occur to keep Bills fans entertained. More NFL teams could gain casino sponsorships. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Pegula Sports & Entertainment has appointed Seneca Resorts and Casinos as partners with the Buffalo … Read more

Wisconsin Sports Betting Still In Question With Midwest Expansion

No Sportsbooks In Wisconsin

There were no Wisconsin sports betting bills introduced during the 2019 legislative session. Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana have all legalized sports betting. Minnesota also considered legalizing the activity in 2019 and Michigan still has a chance to do so this year. Sports Betting in Wisconsin … Read more