DraftKings & FanDuel Lay Down Millions For Florida Sports Betting

FanDuel - DraftKings - Florida

DraftKings and FanDuel have each donated $10 million apiece to back a sports betting initiative in Florida. Currently, the Seminole Tribe of Florida will have complete say over all sports wagering in the Sunshine State through their new Tribal Gaming Compacts. The Initiative would put … Read more

LSB Brief: Sports Betting Actions & Transactions Nationwide

Sportsbook

Florida has not yet been approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior to regulate sports betting but they have already been hit with their first lawsuit on the subject. Connecticut is gearing up for a launch of their sports gaming market in the 2021 … Read more

Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Centers Around Mobile Sportsbooks

Florida Seminole Compact Lawsuit

The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s new Tribal Gaming Compact is being hit with a lawsuit before it’s even been approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The main focus of the lawsuit is the mobile sports betting aspect of the industry but overall, the … Read more

NASCAR Partners With BettorView For Content Marketing Deal

BettorView - NASCAR

NASCAR has officially joined a content marketing deal with BettorView. NASCAR is now the first sports league to partner with the sports betting marketing firm. This deal will see in-venue content specifically created for NASCAR fans. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR fans will see an … Read more

LSB Brief: ME, CT, & NY Sports Betting Progress 06/29/2021

Maine Gov Janet Mills

Maine Governor Janet Mills has until June 30 to decide on sports betting legislation for the state that is currently in her possession. The Connecticut Lottery will be announcing its top three choices for a sports betting platform on Monday. New York is allowing for … Read more

States Keeping Ball In Bounds For Passing NIL With Sports Betting

College Football

Student-athletes are finding more states passing NIL regulations that would allow them to be compensated through outside opportunities. Ohio has just added a NIL clause to their sports betting legislation so that it will be available should the bill find passage. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, … Read more

LSB Feature: The New Faces Of The Sports Betting Market

Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, Washington, Connecticut

Arizona, Florida, North Dakota, Louisiana, and Washington are all launching legal sports betting in 2021. Florida will be the largest state to offer sports betting. Arizona has done deals with major sports leagues. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sports betting in the US is going to expand … Read more

Miami Beach Mayor To DC – Just Say No To Florida Sports Betting

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to reject the proposal for a regulated sports betting industry for Florida. Gelber says corruption was done in order for SB 2-A to pass, the legislation that was signed off by … Read more

FL Governor DeSantis Signs Off On Sports Betting, Gambling Bill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida’s new tribal compact includes provisions for sportsbooks at Seminole owned casinos along with horse racing tracks, jai alai venues, and former dog racing tracks as well. The compact now head to the U.S. Department of the Interior for final approval before it becomes law. … Read more

Florida Will Now Have Regulated Sports Betting In 2021

Florida House of Representatives

The Florida Legislature has passed legislation for regulated sports betting in the state. The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s new Tribal Gaming Compacts were approved that include roulette, craps, and retail and mobile sportsbooks. The industry is expected to go live in the Sunshine State on … Read more

FL Sports Betting Legislation Passes In Senate, Moves To House

Florida Senate

The Florida Senate passed legislation for sports betting in the state on Tuesday. The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis created a 30-year Tribal Gaming Compact that opens up sports wagering in the state. With a House passage on Wednesday, sports gaming in … Read more