The Wire Act was made into law in 1961 to prevent underground sportsbooks from ruling the industry. When the internet was created, the Wire Act immediately became obsolete, yet no parts of the law were changed. The Department of Justice released an opinion in 2011 … Read more
Sports Betting in New Hampshire was signed into law by NH Governor Chris Sununu on July 12, 2019. Local voters will have to approve if they want sports betting within their communities during the November ballot. The NH lottery’s sports betting RFP was released to … Read more
Sports betting in New Hampshire was signed into law by NH Governor Chris Sununu on July 12, 2019. The New Hampshire sports betting bill that was signed into law did not address a definitive tax rate or licensing fee for sports gambling vendors. The state … Read more
There have been over half-a-dozen Massachusetts sports betting bills introduced this year. The Massachusetts legislative session lasts until December 31, 2019. There have been two hearings held this summer to discuss possible sports betting bills. BOSTON – While it may seem as though the fate … Read more
New Hampshire sports betting bill NH HB 480 was passed through the state legislature on June 13, 2019. Sports betting in NH will be conducted through both retail locations and through state-wide mobile sports wagering apps. NH Governor Sununu has shown previous support for sports … Read more
Completion of the New Seabrook Park renovations would make the venue the largest charitable casino in the U.S. The NH sports betting bill that passed through the legislature would authorize retail sportsbooks at 10 locations across the state. SEABROOK, N.H. – While those living in … Read more
NH HB 480 will now be sent to the Enrolled Bills Committee to be reviewed before being sent to Governor. NH Governor Chris Sununu previously included sports betting as part of the state’s 2019 fiscal budget address. Sports betting in New Hampshire will be legal … Read more
New Hampshire sports betting bill HB 480 would put the state lottery in charge of operating and regulating the new type of gaming. Sports wagering in NH will be available through both retail establishments and state-wide mobile betting platforms. The New Hampshire House Floor is … Read more
The Wire Act has been ruled to apply strictly to sports betting, pending appeal. This ruling allows gamblers and gaming operators the economic benefit of shared liquidity. Shared liquidity would help reduce the cost and risks associated with sports betting. LAS VEGAS – Last week, … Read more
NH HB 480 would legalize the activity at retail locations as well as through mobile apps. The most recent amendment to the bill would set a cap of five mobile sports wagering operators in the state. NH Governor Chris Sununu included $10 million dollars to … 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
The Wire Act of 1961 was originally written into law to cripple mob organizations from running crooked sportsbooks. Earlier this year, the Wire Act was reinterpreted to include all interstate gambling – not just sports betting. The new Wire Act opinion is not enforceable by … Read more