H.R. 5502 would remove federal barriers for tribal casino owners to provide online sports betting within their state. Tribal casinos in several states such as New York and Mississippi now offer land-based sportsbooks, but not online sports betting apps. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) … Read more
California lawmakers and tribes both have an interest in sports betting. Sports betting could potentially be a $2.2 billion industry. The main difference between the two proposals is mobile sports betting. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The first hearings for California sports betting will begin on January … Read more
Over 20 states will have legalized sports betting in 2020. The three biggest states for the market are not part of those states but have been in favor of legalization. California, Florida, and Texas have faced either tribal or political opposition on the issue. PROVIDENCE, … Read more
Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut is working on a sports betting bill to help protect college athletes from corruption in their games due to legal sports wagers. The bill would appoint a special group to oversee that athletes are not being targeted to throw games. … Read more
California is looking to legalize sports betting in 2020. The tribes in the state have been very interested in operating sportsbooks. State lawmakers are not happy with the proposal brought by the state tribes. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In recent weeks, California tribal casino owners have … Read more
California lawmakers are preparing hearings for bill CA ACA 16. The tribes in California have also submitted their own constitutional amendment. Hearings for sports betting are expected to begin in January. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California lawmakers are expecting to begin sports betting hearings on January … Read more
A coalition of Native American Tribes in California has filed paperwork with the CA attorney general’s office in order to get a petition started for legal sports betting. In order to get CA sports betting put on the November 2020 ballot, the tribes will have … Read more
Russell Wilson is the frontrunner to win the MVP with odds ranging from +150 to +225. The 49ers have the best record in the NFL and the second-best point differential in the league. Both teams are 2-0 in the NFC West and will set the … Read more
The NCAA has strongly opposed compensation for student-athletes in the past. Because of California, the NCAA was required to reexamine their position. Many regulations are still to be created regarding the payment of student-athletes. INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA is changing its viewpoint surrounding the payments … Read more
Activate is a management consulting firm for technology, media, sports businesses and entertainment. Activate estimates that the total amount of money bet on sports in the U.S. will jump from $13 billion to $149 billion by 2023. The sports betting market in New Jersey has … Read more
California has recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Florida has pre-filed FL HB 251 to do the same for their student-athletes. The NCAA has threatened to remove California schools from the NCAA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed their own version of … Read more
California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California legislators that this … Read more