Arkansas previously legalized sports betting in November of 2018 via voter referendum. The sportsbook at Oaklawn Racing and Casino Resort comes as part of a $100 million expansion to the property. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Razorback fans can rejoice. Sports betting in Arkansas officially went … Read more
The American Gaming Association is often cited for its research into the US sports betting industry. Three leaders will assume additional responsibilities in light of the departure of two executive vice presidents. WASHINGTON – The American Gaming Association (AGA), a pivotal advocate for the US … Read more
Governor Bill Lee did not sign the sports betting measure but allowed it to become law. Legislators are unsure of a specific launch date, with answers ranging from mid-NFL season to mid-NBA season. Tennessee’s licensing fee of $750,000 marks the highest fee in the nation. … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy signed off on NJ’s $38.7 billion budget Sunday. A government shutdown would have closed state racetracks, casinos, and sportsbooks. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s shiny new budget came down to the wire this weekend. With a deadline of June 30, Gov. Phil … Read more
Rivers Casino has generated the highest handle, revenue, and tax contributions of all PA sportsbooks since launch and YTD. They are also responsible for over $100,000 in tax contributions to the city of Pittsburgh on top of the $1.8 million to the state. Bettors will … Read more
GAN officially announced a partnership with Parx Casino in July of 2018. Parx Casino becomes the second licensed casino to offer a state-wide mobile sports betting app in Pennsylvania. BENSALEM, Pa. – After a three-day testing period, Parx Casino is now officially able to offer … Read more
Rhode Island bettors have won 96.28% of all action year-to-date – the highest amongst every legal sports betting state. Almost $2.5 million has been contributed to the state in sports wagering taxes since RI’s November 2018 launch. Twin River Casino is the clear market leader … Read more
Sports betting in Illinois was passed by the state legislature as an amendment to the bill IL SB 690. Sports gambling will be legal through both retail sportsbooks and statewide mobile wagering apps. Illinois is the fifth state to officially legalize sports betting this year. … Read more
The Encore Boston Harbor is starting work on its sports betting lounge. Sports betting is not yet legal in Massachusetts. State lawmakers have until December 31 to legalize the popular pastime. BOSTON – After several years, a few serious hurdles, and a big fine, the … Read more
No regulatory framework exists under the measure, just the permission to discuss and renegotiate the tribal compact. Legislators want sports betting in a variety of gambling establishments while the tribes want it exclusively. The tribal casinos also want to see card rooms banned from offering … Read more
Since PASPA was repealed, over $9 billion has been wagered at legal, state-licensed sportsbooks. Nevada has seen New Jersey take in more revenue in three of the first twelve months of post-PASPA sports betting. Every state (except New Jersey and Pennsylvania) posted their lowest betting … Read more
In March, the MLS announced MGM Resorts International as the league’s official gaming partner. The new policies will allow sports betting and liquor companies to purchase naming rights for a team’s jersey or home stadium. The MLS will also allow stadiums to open their own … Read more