Senate Bill VA SB 1126, which includes provisions for legal sports betting, only needs the Governor’s approval to become law. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam will have until March 26 to sign the bill. RICHMOND, Va. – The state of Virginia has traditionally opposed gaming expansion, … Read more
Legislators have begun to open talks about legal sports betting in Colorado. Though not written, the bill would permit sports betting at casinos, horse tracks, and through mobile devices. Estimations have revenue from sports betting hitting anywhere between $100 – $400 million. DENVER – Though … Read more
Tioga Downs is converting their existing racebook area to a comprehensive sports betting hub. The renovations should be complete within the two-month “public review” window for New York’s sports betting laws. The Tioga Downs sportsbook will be operated by FanDuel. NICHOLS, N.Y. – Tioga Downs, … Read more
Two of West Virginia’s sportsbooks remain closed due to a contract dispute. March Madness is about to start and these sportsbooks are going to miss the bets. The contract dispute can last until the Sweet 16 or longer. WHEELING, W.V. – March Madness is about … Read more
A 2013 voter referendum legalized four upstate casinos to offer sports betting. The release of the draft rules starts a 60-day review for public comments. The casinos are already acting on the groundwork to launch their sportsbook. NEW YORK – With the draft rules for … Read more
MGM Resorts International Is A Las Vegas Based Casino Chain That Offers Sports Betting In Several U.S. States. The MLS Will Provide Official League Data And Trademark Use To MGM Resorts. NEW YORK – MGM Resorts International has once again extended it’s hold over US-based … Read more
Buffalo Bills lobbyists are angling for live, in-game, in-stadium betting at New Era Field in Orchard Park. The Meadowlands sportsbook shows that on-site wagering is the future for NFL betting. ALBANY, N.Y. – Despite the NFL’s long-running insistence that sports wagering is detrimental to the … Read more
SB 330 was introduced by Senator Mark Blasdel. Montana looks to support land-based and online sports wagering. Montana is one of the few states in the Western US to construct a sports betting bill. HELENA, Mont. – The “Montana Sports Betting Act” was discussed for … Read more
NH HB 480 passed the House and is heading to the Senate. The bill will legalize both retail and mobile sports betting. Governor Chris Sununu is already planning for sports betting in his budget. CONCORD, N.H. – A sports betting bill in New Hampshire passed … Read more
SB 17 has passed the CT Senate’s Public Safety and Security Committee. The law would allow for commercial casino gaming and annul existing tribal compacts. HARTFORD, Conn. – In a surprise move, Connecticut lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted to pass sports betting and gambling expansion out … Read more
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is against Internet-based sports betting for a variety of reasons. Cuomo’s primary argument against mobile betting seems to be financial, not moral. ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo opposes online and mobile sports betting for a number of reasons. Offered … Read more
The state notched a handle of $31,500,742, down a half million from January. The gross revenue of $1,946,816 was the lowest since the November launch. Pennsylvania now has 8 licensed sportsbooks, with 6 being reflected on this report. Harrisburg – The February Sports Wagering Revenue … Read more