Over estimations Appear To Give Legal Sportsbooks And Governments A Shot of Reality

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Four states are on the path to miss out on their original sports betting estimations. Mobile betting, which is active in only a few states, may be the missing ingredient. New Jersey and Nevada have cruised along, setting the tone for the sports betting market. … Read more

Proposed Alaska Card Room Bill Could Be Precursor To Legal Sports Betting

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HB 103 would legalize card rooms and various player- and house-banked card games. The bill would also establish the Alaska State Gaming Commission. Sports wagering is not a part of the proposed legislation. JUNEAU, Alaska – State legislators are currently debating HB 103, which would … Read more

Betting On WWE And Special Olympics Prohibited In New Arkansas Sports Betting Bill

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Arkansas legalized sports betting in November of 2018 via voter referendum. Sports betting in Arkansas is currently restricted to four land-based locations, none of which have activated sportsbooks quite yet. Arkansas sports betting bill AR SB 669 would also permit mobile wagering and provide a … Read more

Tribal Support Now Crucial To Pass Connecticut Sports Betting Bills

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Former Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a CT sports betting bill in 2018, prompting the state to create regulations on the activity after PASPA was repealed. Connecticut Native American Tribes hold exclusivity on casino gaming in the state. Tribes are willing to cease payment to … Read more

A First Look At The New Alabama Sports Betting Bill

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Rep. John Rogers has filed HB315, which authorizes sports wagering in Alabama. Pari-mutuel facilities would be permitted to offer sports betting. The tax revenue would be contributed to fund in-state scholarships for Alabama residents. MONTGOMERY – Just one month into the Alabama legislative session, Representative … Read more

Illinois Considers Banning DraftKings And FanDuel From Sportsbook Operations

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The Illinois legislature is allegedly considering banning DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks from the state. Amendment 5 of HB 3308 hints that the major DFS operators could be barred from operating sports betting in the state. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is currently listening to informal proposals … Read more

NBC Sports Philadelphia Shifts Coverage To Support Pennsylvania Sports Gamblers

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NBC Sports Philadelphia will engage Pennsylvania sports bettors with live news and information. The Daily Line crew will head up the coverage broadcast. This will be the first betting analysis program broadcasted synonymously with a sporting event. PHILADELPHIA – Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers will … Read more