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

Georgia Sports Betting Bill Pushes Closer to Legalization

Georgia Senate Chamber

The Georgia Senate Committee approved Senate Bill 57 on Monday by a vote of 8-1. Senate Bill 57 would legalize online and retail sports betting in the state of Georgia. The approval pushes SB57 one step closer towards legalization. ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate Committee … Read more

New Bills Provide Opportunity for Georgia Sports Betting

Georgia Legislature

The passing of either SB57 or HB380 would allow the legalization of sports betting in Georgia. Tax revenue is lower under the House bill, with a 15% rate on online sports betting revenue. Large Georgian business groups and professional sports teams are in support of … Read more

Week Five’s Effect on CFB National Championship Odds

Ohio State Football

Ohio State is now the front runner for the National Championship with +200 odds, followed closely behind Georgia (+210) and Alabama (+220). Top 25 wins by Clemson, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss caused their odds to get shorter, while Wake Forest’s odds got longer despite … Read more

Kentucky, Kansas, Georgia See Sports Betting Bills Advance

Kentucky Legislature

Kansas’ HB 2740 advanced through the House on Wednesday and now faces a May 20 deadline for passage. Kentucky’s HB 606 also recently advanced to the Senate. A pair of sports betting bills in Georgia – both of which would create ballot questions, one on … Read more