In 2013 the New York Legislature authorized sports betting at four commercial casinos and the state’s tribal casinos but did not include provisions for mobile betting. Under the NY sports betting bill’s new amendments, mobile wagering would be strictly limited to be inside the facilities … Read more
After going dark almost right out of the gate, WV online sports betting looks poised for an impending return. In order to realize maximum revenue potential, online wagering in the state is a must. Five separate online vendor licenses have been granted by the West … Read more
SB 310 has been removed from discussion, as Senators don’t agree with terms. HB 480 is still up in the air, awaiting discussion from the Senate Chamber. The New Hampshire legislature adjourns in late June. CONCORD, N.H. – The likelihood of sports betting coming to … Read more
The Kentucky Derby is the second-biggest single betting event in sports, turning a global handle of over $1 billion. Most US residents should have no trouble finding a convenient, legal venue where they can wager on the Derby. Early favorite Omaha Beach has been scratched, … Read more
A group of former Republican politicians is suing the state and asking for a preliminary injunction against all sports betting. Current RI representatives claim that sports wagering was authorized by voter referendum in 2016. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island might be wine country, but opponents … Read more
Louisiana sports betting bill LA SB 153 would allow voters to decide on a parish-by-parish basis as to whether or not they want sports betting in their area. Sports betting in Louisiana would be restricted to retail gaming facilities and mobile betting would only be … Read more
Tennessee Sports Betting Bill, TN SB 16, was finally passed in the State Senate earlier this week by a 19-12 vote. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee plans to let the bill become law without his signature. Sports betting in Tennessee will only be available online or … Read more
March Madness boosted the revenue in Mississippi casinos. Over $32.4 million was wagered on sports in March. Casinos have been in an upward trend ever since sportsbooks were introduced. JACKSON, Miss. – Sports betting has boosted Mississippi’s overall casino revenue during March thanks to the … Read more
The eSports market is expected to be worth $1.8 billion by 2020. There is a large opportunity for growth in eSports marketing. Unibets, owned by the Kindred Group, signed a partnership to become the betting partner of Astralis, an eSports team. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – ESports … Read more
Prop bets are starting to show up for the Kentucky Derby. This will be the first race of the Triple Crown. Post time for the race is Saturday at 6:50 p.m. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Proposition bets for the Kentucky Derby are being accepted at online … Read more
Danny Sheridan has been inducted into the Mobile, Alabama, Sports Hall of Fame. Sheridan is the first member of the sports wagering industry to be so honored, signifying a change in local attitudes about sports betting and gambling. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Mobile, Alabama, has a … Read more
CO HB 1327 is speeding through to legalize sports betting. Voters will have a say if Colorado will open sportsbooks. The action won’t start until May 2020 at the earliest. DENVER – Colorado lawmakers are racing to pass a sports betting bill as the legislative … Read more