Governor Doug Ducey Signs AZ Sports Betting Bill Into Law

Governor Doug Ducey signed Arizona sports betting

Governor Doug Ducey signed Arizona sports betting into law Thursday with a tribal gambling compact and additional legislation. The law was passed via House Bill 2772 which will allow retailers to offer sports betting on colligate and professional athletics throughout the state of Arizona. PHEONIX … Read more

PGA Tour, DraftKings To Launch AZ Sportsbook At TPC Scottsdale

TPC Scottsdale

DraftKings gains market access to Arizona thanks to an expanded partnership with PGA Tour. The sportsbook will be a one-of-a-kind retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale. The deal is in place with the expectations that Governor Doug Ducey will sign into effect the sports betting bill … Read more

Arizona Sports Betting Bill, Now Sent To Governor’s Desk

Arizona Legislature

The Arizona Legislature has passed House Bill 2772 in both chambers to regulate mobile and retail sportsbooks statewide. The Senate was the final piece of the puzzle to approve regulated sports gaming in Arizona where Governor Doug Ducey is expected to sign the measure as … Read more

Sports Betting Surges In Indiana With March Madness

Indiana Sportsbooks - March Madness

Over $316.7 million was wagered on sports in March in Indiana. This is a 15% increase from February’s betting handle. Sports betting revenue in Indiana is also up 55%. INDIANAPOLIS – Sports betting in Indiana saw major growth in March after a slight dip in … Read more

Arizona Senate To Hear Regulatory Sports Betting Bill This Week

Arizona Senate

Arizona has twelve days left to approve legislation to regulate sports betting in 2021. House Bill 2772 should be heard by the Senate this week, after passing in the House in March. The measure would regulate both mobile sportsbooks and retail sports wagering with tribal … Read more

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Reached Over $500M In February

Illinois Sportsbook

Illinois had the third-highest sports betting handle in February with $509.8 million. The Casino Queen (DraftKings) had the highest sports betting handle in February with $199.8 million. The retail sports betting handle in Illinois in February was $ 19.6 million. CHICAGO –The Illinois sports betting … Read more

LSB Feature: Can Sports Betting Be A Legitimate Side Hustle?

Sportsbooks vs. DFS

According to a survey run by Whistle Wise Quantitative Research, 76% of young sports betting fans view legal sports betting as a form of entrepreneurship. Americans bet billions on sports every year. Many prominent figures have made a living off of sports betting. LAS VEGAS … Read more

LSB Interview: DraftKings’ Reid Fowler Talks Betting On The Masters

Reid Fowler

DraftKings’ golf analyst Reid Fowler sits down to discuss betting the Masters, the future young stars of the PGA Tour, and how advanced statistics can give bettors the key advantage they need. AUGUSTA, Ga. – The 2021 Masters Tournament is in full swing, and DraftKings’ … Read more

AZ Sports Betting Bill May See The Senate Floor Monday

Arizona Senate

Arizona has a chance to regulate mobile and retail sportsbooks through House Bill 2772 within the next two weeks. The House has already passed the proposal that is looking for Senate approval before Governor Doug Ducey will be able to sign the measure into law. … Read more

IA Sports Betting Revenue, Handle Hit New Record With March Madness

Iowa Sports Betting

Iowa saw $161.4 million wagered on sports in March thanks to March Madness betting. The state saw $13.4 million collected in revenue, a new state record. The bulk of the wagers came from online and mobile betting operations. DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa managed to … Read more

DraftKings Fined By The NJ Division Of Gaming Enforcement

DraftKings Fined!

DraftKings has been hit with a $10,000 fine by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). This stems from a self-exclusion violation. DraftKings allegedly sent promotional mailings to 11 self-excluded patrons which is against the New Jersey sports betting regulations. TRENTON, N.J. – Popular … Read more

Mobile Sportsbooks Passed On The New York 2022 FY Budget

Governor Andrew Cuomo

The budget proposal in New York has passed with regulated mobile sportsbooks included in the paperwork. New Yorkers will see up to six regulated mobile sports betting platforms launch by September for the NFL season. Over 90% of all sports betting that will occur statewide … Read more