Missouri should see sports betting on the November ballot assuming all finishes well over the next week. Nebraska is also attempting a ballot initiative, looking to expand their in-person sports betting licenses to online as well. Brazil and Germany offer interesting international sports betting news … Read more
The two Missouri sports betting bills introduced Wednesday would bring legal sports betting to the Show Me State. Senator Tony Leutkemeyer filed Senate Bill 852, another attempt to legalize sports betting after last year’s bill fell short. Senator Denny Hoskins filed the second bill and … Read more
The 2023 legal sports betting chances for Missouri and Texas are dead after stalling in the Senate. Missouri sports betting bill House Bill 556 failed to reach discussion on the final day of the legislative session and won’t be considered for 2023. Lieutenant Governor Dan … Read more
Missouri sports betting legislation faces major opposition in the Senate due to VLTs. Senator Denny Hoskins represents the main obstacle and insists VLTS be included with any sports betting legislature. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Frustrated Missouri sports betting advocates can blame their repeated despair on … Read more
Missouri’s House of Representatives have passed two sports betting legalization bills. Both bills will have a tough road ahead as the Senate’s current endeavors as well as Senator Denny Hoskins will prove to be big hurdles. A similar sports betting bill died last year when … Read more
Missouri and Georgia have seen legalization bills continue to gain traction, with the former appearing ready to make a final vote while the latter is scrambling to get a sports betting bill through in time. Tennessee is looking to add a tax on operators’ handle … Read more
Sports betting bills are gaining traction in Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Kentucky, and even Texas. New York and Massachusetts are each deliberating restrictions on advertisements and affiliate marketing, respectively. WASHINGTON – This week in sports betting saw a myriad of important developments, mainly in terms of … Read more
On Wednesday hearings were heard in the Missouri legislature revolving around several sports betting bills. VLT’s are among the most controversial topics surrounding the bills, backed heavily by “obstructionist” Senator Denny Hoskins who grinded talks last year to a halt with a filibuster. Sports franchises … Read more
A new sports betting bill in Missouri led to a debate by legislators that went past midnight. The debate over video lottery terminals is causing the hold-up. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri State Senate was up past midnight on Thursday morning in an attempt … Read more
Senator Denny Hoskins filibustered the potential sports betting bill in Missouri, killing the bill. Lawmakers now have until May 13, the session deadline, to have a new bill pass. This move potentially delayed sports betting another year in Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri sports … Read more
The pre-filing period for the 2022 legislative period begins on Wednesday meaning that the bills will likely be read and discussed in the spring legislative session. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Three state legislators are planning on pre-filing legislation on Wednesday that would legalize sports betting … Read more
Senate Bill 98 could regulate sportsbooks in Missouri. The measure estimates a yearly revenue of $200 million from a regulated Missouri sports betting industry. The 2021 session ends on May 28, with the final hearings for bills to progress set for May 14. JEFFERSON CITY, … Read more
