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
New Hampshire does not have any casinos operating within the state’s borders. N.H. Senator Lou D’Allesandro has been trying to authorize casinos in the state since 1999. NH HB 480 will now go to a full Senate vote where it will be amended. CONCORD, N.H. … Read more
SB 310 has been removed from discussion, as Senators don’t agree with terms. HB 480 is still up in the air, awaiting discussion from the Senate Chamber. The New Hampshire legislature adjourns in late June. CONCORD, N.H. – The likelihood of sports betting coming to … Read more
Montana, Iowa, Indiana, and Tennessee are likely to approve sports betting this year. Oregon, New Hampshire, Louisiana, and Colorado are also moving forward with sports gambling. Currently, eight states have approved legal sports betting in the country. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Though it was expected that … Read more
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu originally included language for sports betting revenue in his 2020-21 budget proposal. NH HB 480 was passed through the State House by a margin of 269-82 votes in favor of legal New Hampshire sports betting. The bill would permit sports … 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
NH HB 480 passed the House and is heading to the Senate. The bill will legalize both retail and mobile sports betting. Governor Chris Sununu is already planning for sports betting in his budget. CONCORD, N.H. – A sports betting bill in New Hampshire passed … Read more
While the Wire Act lawsuit filed by the New Hampshire Lottery against the Department of Justice late last week has been making waves, another claim filed on the same day has also come to light. Attorney Theodore “Ted” Olson of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and … Read more
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 20, 2019) – In the wake of PASPA’s Supreme Court overturn, states are more bold in asserting their rights when it comes to gambling laws. However, one major federal anti-gambling law still exists, and a new Department of Justice (DOJ) interpretation of … Read more
Concord, NH – Even though it is not set in stone yet, the New Hampshire Lottery Commission is going to be overseeing sports betting in the state when a sports betting bill passes. On Thursday, lawmakers in Concord are debating on NH HB 480 in one … Read more