Legal Sports Betting Brief: Missouri, Nebraska, Germany, Brazil

Voting for Sports Betting

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

Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Filed for 2024 Session

Missouri Legislature

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

VLT Responsible for Repeated Missouri Sports Betting Failure

Missouri Sports Betting in 2023?

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

Legal Sports Betting Brief: Missouri, Georgia Shaping Up

Missouri Legislature

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 Legal Brief Entering March 2023

Georgia Senate Chamber

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

Missouri Hearings Bring Controversy and Legalization Hope

Senator Denny Hoskins Filibuster Of 2023

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

Missouri Legislators To Pre-File 2022 Sports Betting Bills

Missouri Legislature

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

Missouri Sports Betting In 2021 Still A Possibility, But Doubtful

mo senate

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