Illinois Celebrates Two Years Of Regulated Sports Betting

Illinois Sportsbook

Illinois has had a regulated sports betting industry for two years. Over the last year, since going live in March of 2020, the state has collected $4,144,742,113 in wagers from both retail and mobile sportsbooks combined. The bulk of Illinois sports wagering is done through … Read more

The Chicago Bears Partner With Sportsbook Rush Street Interactive

Soldier Field

The Chicago Bears have entered their first sportsbook partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). Rush Street Interactive is an operator with BetRivers.com and Rivers Casino, giving all three access to promote the Chicago Bears with branding, promotions, and up-to-date team data. The Chicago Bears’ first … Read more

LSB Brief: Regulatory Sports Betting Making Headway 06/22/2021

Sports Betting

The Arizona Department of Gaming closed its public opinion window for sports betting rules and regulations on Monday. The Maine State Legislature passed sports gaming measure LD 1352 on Friday to regulate mobile and retail sportsbooks in the state but it still requires the signature … Read more

NFL Releases New Safety COVID-19 Protocols For 2021 Season

NFL - COVID 19

The NFLPA has released the upcoming COVID-19 protocols that will affect the upcoming training camp and preseason. Vaccinated players have fewer restrictions compared to unvaccinated players. Players risk a $50,000 fine if they break safety protocols. NEW YORK – New safety protocols have been released … Read more

College Football Betting Fans Turn Focus On Spencer Rattler

Spencer Rattler

Spencer Rattler is the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy with odds of +500. Rattler also has the shortest odds to be the No. 1 overall pick at +140. Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray both won the Heisman and were the No. 1 pick … Read more

NFL Preseason Betting Trends To Remember As Schedule Drops

NFL Betting

The NFL’s preseason schedule has been officially announced. Certain coaches have interesting NFL preseason habits, giving bettors a potential edge. NEW YORK – Preseason football is back for the first time in two years as the 2020 preseason was canceled due to COVID-19. A notable … Read more

Washington Green Lights Sports Betting Compacts, Sent To Gov. Inslee

Washington Legislature

Washington needs three more signatures to have sportsbooks officially be able to launch in the state. Governor Jay Inslee, the Tribal Chair, and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior all need to approve the compacts that have passed in the WSGC for … Read more

Louisiana Passes Two Sports Betting Bills On Last Session Day

Lousiana Governor John Bel Edwards

The Louisiana State Legislature has finally closed for their 2021 session and with it, have given approval to the final two sports betting bills that were on the schedule. Governor John Bel Edwards has 20 days to sign these sports gaming measures into law. Louisiana … Read more

Louisiana Takes Sports Betting Legislation Down To The Wire

Louisiana Senate

Louisiana has two bills for their sports betting market that need approvals and one day left in the 2021 session to get it done. Each piece of legislation needs approval from the Senate. Louisiana will tie up these loose ends and approve sports gaming in … Read more

Wyoming Gaming Commission Agrees To Sports Betting Rules

Wyoming State House

The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) will be submitting its draft of the rules and regulations for the sports betting industry to Governor Mark Gordon for approval. A 45-day window of public opinion will be open for going over the draft and a final set will … Read more