The DC City Council voted 11-2 in favor of the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 in December 2018. Also known as DC B22-944, the measure was introduced by Councilman Jack Evans (D- Ward 2). Mayor Muriel Bowser administered a $215 million deal with … Read more
Del Lago Casino & Resort was originally approved to offer sports betting in 2013 via NY voter referendum. Construction for the new del Lago Casino sportsbook began last month, and the New York State Gaming Commission officially approved sports betting regulations last week. Sports betting … Read more
Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment makes an eSports betting partnership with ESports Entertainment Group to offer P2P betting for fans of Dignitas. The eSports betting will be provided through VIE.gg, an eSports betting provider. VIE.gg also provides certain safety measures such as players having a … Read more
UPDATE: NY SB 17D cleared the Rules Committee on Monday afternoon by a 57-5 vote, per a spokesperson for the Office of Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. Sports betting bill NY SB 17D would permit statewide mobile sports wagering in New York and allow stadiums to … Read more
Sports betting in Illinois will become legal upon the signing of IL SB 690. Betting scandals have plagued the state in the past but hopes are that they remain as history. Betting in stadiums is prohibited per MLB rules, though the league is looking to … Read more
The Arkansas Racing Commission approved the sports betting request from Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort. The very first sportsbook in Arkansas will open on July 1. The owners are hoping that they can also offer state-wide mobile wagering. By Daniel Borjas HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – … Read more
Legal Delaware sports betting has been active for one year since June 5, 2018. Delaware Park has accounted for 68% of the entire betting handle and revenue since the state’s launch. Over $6.5 million was contributed to the state in the form of tax contributions … Read more
MT POCONO, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Gaming Board approved sports betting for the Mount Airy Casino Resort & Spa on Wednesday. What Will The Casino Look Like? The upcoming sportsbook will be built in one of the casino’s old clubs. They will convert the Gypsies … Read more
The SugarHouse Casino is being rebranded to Rivers Casino Philadelphia. SugarHouse owner Rush Street Gaming owns three Rivers Casino properties in the northeastern USA. The project will cost $15 million and be completed by Q3 2019. By: Andy Faust PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia’s first casino is … Read more
eSports is about to turn into a billion-dollar industry. Online sportsbooks online are picking up odds for eSports events. No land-based sportsbooks are taking action on eSports. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – eSports will become $1 billion industry in 2019 with plenty of opportunities to bet it. Traditional … Read more
Sports Betting in Iowa was officially legalized in May of 2019 with a signature of approval from IA Governor Kim Reynolds. Earlier this week, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved construction of sportsbooks at several casinos in the state. Official rules for betting on … Read more
New Jersey successfully challenged PASPA, fighting for states’ rights in regards to legal sports betting, on May 14, 2018. The legal bet in New Jersey was made on June 14, 2018, by Governor Phil Murphy at Monmouth Park. New Jersey has collected more tax revenue … Read more