Florida Sports Betting Begins Discussions In Special Session

Florida House

Florida should see the end result of newly negotiated Tribal Gaming Compacts that include sports betting on Wednesday. The state expects to see a minimum of $500 million a year in annual revenue from these new compact expansions. If all goes according to plan, sportsbooks … Read more

LSB Feature: Three Years Later, PASPA Fading Into Memory

PASPA Fading Into Memory

PASPA was repealed on May 14, 2018. Since the repeal, multiple states and Washington DC have regulated sports betting markets. Sportsbooks like DraftKings have gone public on the NASDAQ. NEW YORK – The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) will possibly … Read more

Florida Has Now Made Sports Betting Almost Legal In 2021

Florida - Seminole Tribe - Legal Sports Betting

A gaming agreement that includes sports betting between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis has been brought to the Florida Legislature. The Florida Legislature has already said they will be discussing the approval of the new 2021 Compact in a special session … Read more

FL Sports Betting Nearing Passage With Governor, Seminole Deal

Hard Rock Hotel

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis want to sign regulated sports betting into law within the next week. New Tribal Gaming Compacts that have been drawn up open retail and mobile sportsbooks in the state if they are approved by the Florida … Read more

LSB Interview: Rep. Chip LaMarca Talks Florida Sports Betting Legislation In 2021

Florida House Rep. Chip LaMarca

House Bill 1317 would regulate mobile and retail sports betting in Florida. The Florida legislature could call a special session in 2021 to pass the bill into law. Florida sportsbooks estimate a conservative annual revenue of $150 million from the sports wagering market. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. … Read more

Betway Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner Of Miami Open

Miami Open - Betway

Betway has partnered with the Miami Open tennis event. The Miami Open will be promoted throughout the Betway app. Betways logos will be promoted courtside during matches. MIAMI – The Miami Open and Betway Sportsbook have partnered with one another, making Betway the official sports … Read more

Trump Organization Sets Focus On New South Florida Casino

Trump Doral

There is a bill coming to Florida that’s purpose is to allow the Trump Doral to turn into a casino. Casino gaming in Florida has been a tribal-only business making the likelihood of passage less than favorable. The Florida Legislature opened for their 2021 session … Read more

LSB Feature: Why Marketers Are Betting Big On Sports Betting

Marketing Sports Betting

The sports betting market will grow to $9.2 billion by 2025 according to a report by J.P. Morgan. DraftKings was estimated to spend $93 million on advertising through the first three quarters of 2020. Major media outlets such as ESPN, FOX Sports, and Bleacher Report … Read more

More Florida Sports Betting Bills Introduced Ahead Of Session

Stadium Sportsbooks

The Florida Legislature will be presented with a sports betting bill package when they open the floor for hearings in March. The latest legislation filed for the state would have mobile and retail sportsbooks legalized for Floridians with the possibility of sports gaming terminals at … Read more

Online Sportsbooks Crash With Overwhelming Amount Of SB 55 Bets

FanDuel Iowa Sportsbook

Multiple regulated sportsbooks either crashed or saw technical difficulties during Super Bowl 55 due to heavy traffic. MGM Resorts sportsbook in Nevada couldn’t offer live in-game betting due to system failures. Barstool Sportsbook, FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings all saw technical issues during the game. TAMPA, … Read more

Are These Longshot Bets For Super Bowl 55 Worth Going For?

Super Bowl 55 MPV

Super Bowl 55 has a number of prop bets listed on sportsbooks for action. There are a handful of longshot wagers that could payout nicely if they win, including the color liquid that will be thrown on the winning coach. TAMPA, Fla. – Super Bowl … Read more

Security Will Be Tighter Than Ever For Super Bowl 55

Super Bowl Security

There will only be 22,000 fans allowed to enter Raymond James Stadium for Super Bowl 55. Domestic violent extremism is one of the top concerns for law enforcement and those in charge of Super Bowl 55 security. Raymond James Stadium will be a no-drone zone … Read more