Sports betting was first legalized in Illinois back June of 2019. J.B. Pritzker claims that sportsbooks should open before March Madness. It is unknown whether or not mobile sportsbooks will open at the same time. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker said on Wednesday that … Read more
Even with new rivals, the Mississippi sports betting market dominates the southeastern United States. With the popularity of Biloxi as a vacation destination, Mississippi sports betting is poised to see continued growth. March Madness is approaching and could provide another big month for Biloxi sportsbooks. … Read more
Ohio lawmakers debate regulated sports betting ahead of March Madness. There are two bills currently in circulation that would allow sports betting in Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine believes a sports betting bill will pass soon. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio residents who are eager for … Read more
No one at Butler University is allowed to make bets on Butler games. University leaders say the ban is designed to keep the integrity of Butler games. Sports betting in Indiana has been legalized for months. INDIANAPOLIS – Butler University has issued a campus-wide ban … Read more
The DraftKings mobile sportsbook is set to launch in Iowa. Bettors in Iowa have to register for an account at the Wild Rose Casino. Indiana is surging past Iowa in terms of sports betting and in college basketball. CLINTON, Iowa – It was recently announced … Read more
New Jersey brought in over $50 million in sports betting revenue last month. Both individual sportsbooks and the statewide sports betting industry set multiple records. It could be a statistical outlier, or it might be a sign of even more industry growth in 2020. ATLANTIC … Read more
Chicago’s Rivers Casino is racing to fill out a full sportsbook staff in time for March Madness. Illinois legalized sports betting in 2019 but has struggled to achieve a full launch. Sports betting in Illinois could be a multi-billion-dollar industry. DES PLAINES, Ill. – Three … Read more
After legalizing sports betting in December, Michigan believes it could begin accepting wagers by early March. The popularity of college basketball in the state would make such a launch very profitable. Michigan officials may be overestimating the impact of sports betting on the state’s budget. … Read more
The Navajo Tribe is partnering with a Las Vegas sportsbook provider. The Twin Arrows Casino is looking to have sports betting before March Madness. The Navajo Tribe will then shift its focus to opening a sportsbook in Arizona. SANTA FE, N.M. – The Navajo Tribe … Read more
Scientific Games has been announced as the future sports betting operator at FireKeepers Casino in Michigan. FireKeepers Casino will utilize them to launch both a retail and an online sportsbook. Sports betting is expected to launch in Michigan by March of 2020. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. … Read more
Two restaurants want to open a sportsbook in Washington D.C. Both locations are aiming to offer mobile wagering without a retail sportsbook. D.C. sports betting is currently legal, but it is not active yet. WASHINGTON – Shaw’s Tavern and The Bottom Line have both applied … Read more
A contract dispute shut down two sportsbooks in West Virginia. Both casinos are in the process of looking for another sportsbook provider. It could be several more months until these sportsbooks can re-launch. WHEELING, W. Va. – The Wheeling Island Casino and Mardi Gras Casino … Read more