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

Will Maryland Sports Betting Launch By NFL Season?

Iowa Sportsbook

Maryland sports betting is enduring delays that may have the industry launch by the Super Bowl in 2022 rather than the 2021 NFL season. Retail and mobile sportsbooks will launch in Maryland, with mobile sports wagering happening first. Rules and regulations for the Maryland sports … 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

Washington DC Sees Betting Dip In April, Trend May Continue

Washington DC Sports Betting

Washington DC has seen a major betting decline in April. DC has struggled to maintain a strong market. With Maryland launching sports betting, the DC market may continue to struggle. WASHINGTON – Washington DC continued its trend of the big month-over-month dips. But while other … Read more

BetMGM Becomes First Ever Sports Betting Partner Of Baltimore Ravens

BetMGM - Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens and BetMGM have partnered for the team’s first ever sports betting deal. This makes BetMGM the Official Gaming Partner of the Ravens. This is a multi-year partnership. BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Ravens have just announced a new multiyear deal with BetMGM, making … Read more

Maryland Sports Betting Becomes Official With Gov. Signature

Governor Larry Hogan

Marylanders now have a sports betting industry to look forward to as Governor Larry Hogan signed House Bill 940 into law on Tuesday. The sports wagering legislation will have mobile and retail sportsbooks open in Maryland. The Maryland sports gaming market is expected to launch … Read more

Live! Casino Set To Launch Sports & Social In Maryland

Live! Casino

Maryland sports betting rules have been signed into law. Popular Maryland casino operation Live! Casino and Hotel is opening a sportsbook at the venue. The Sports & Social at Live! Casino will open officially on April 29. BETHESDA, Md. – Sports betting fans in Maryland … Read more

MD Sports Betting Legislation Has First Senate Committee Hearing

Maryland Senate

Maryland is close to solidifying a foundation for its regulated sports betting market. House Bill 940 has passed in the House and is now seeking the approval of the Senate to become law. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee held a hearing … Read more