The American Gaming Association is often cited for its research into the US sports betting industry. Three leaders will assume additional responsibilities in light of the departure of two executive vice presidents. WASHINGTON – The American Gaming Association (AGA), a pivotal advocate for the US … Read more
Maine sports betting is set to become the nation’s first, “free-market” model to sports betting. Retail sportsbooks in Maine will have to pay 10% of sports betting revenue to the state while online sports wagering sites will have to pay 16%. The Maine Department of … Read more
ME LD 553 is heading to both the Senate and House for a final vote. This bill will allow sports wagering to happen in retail and online locations. Wednesday marks the final day of the legislative session in Maine. AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine legislature will … Read more
Lawmakers are working out the details for ME LD 553. Lawmakers have not worked out the tax rate for sports betting. Bettors in Maine cannot wager on Maine-based college games. AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers met on Monday to work out the details for sports betting. … Read more
Massachusetts is the likeliest state in New England to legalize, having a public hearing set at the end of May. If both New Hampshire chambers can find a way to agree on regulations, there is a chance they legalize in 2019. It would likely require … Read more
State lawmakers in the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee have thrown out all sports wagering bills except LD 553. LD 553 is a “concept bill” that will allow the committee to build their own sports wagering framework from scratch. There is no hard timeline for … Read more
The Maine legislature met Friday with representatives of the state’s gaming industry. Several sports wagering bills are on the table, though it is unclear which of these has the edge. Maine hopes to legalize area sports betting in time for the start of the NFL … Read more
Maine has filed three sports betting bills. The legislative session ends in the middle of June. Maine would become the second state in the New England region to legalize sports wagering. AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine legislators have held true to their word of ensuring proper … Read more
Rhode Island has legalized land-based and online sports betting. Connecticut tribal casinos are preemptively accepting sportsbook operators. Maine and New Hampshire have ramped up legalization efforts as of late. BOSTON – With the expectation set for legal sports betting in New England to make a … Read more