ESPN launches a new show called “Bettor Days” hosted by legendary analyst Mike Greenberg. The series discusses crazy sports betting and gambling stories from real live bettors. The show will air exclusively on ESPN+ once a week for the remainder of September. LAS VEGAS – … Read more
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro signs Decree No. 10,467 which brings regulated sports betting to the countries legislation. Per the decree, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the Ministry of Economy are responsible for sports betting in Brazil. BRASILIA, Brazil – Gamblers … Read more
New Jersey had a successful July in terms of sports betting handle. The success can be attributed to the return of major sporting leagues like the MLB and NBA. New Jersey’s betting market was suffering due to the coronavirus shutting down most venues and sporting … Read more
SB 384 / HB 896 would have become law without the action of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. Instead, Northam requested that the lawmakers modify the tax money allocation. RICHMOND, Va.- Sports betting may still be coming to Virginia despite Governor Ralph Northam sending VA SB … Read more
The legislative session in the Sunshine State has ended without the legalization of Florida sports betting. A special meeting between the Seminole Tribe and Senate President Bill Galvano later this year could bring legal sports betting to the state by way of new gaming-compacts. TALLAHASSEE, … Read more
Sportsbooks in the United States could lose $2 billion in handle and nearly $200 million in revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local and state governments project to lose over $24 million in tax collections off this lost revenue. Even once the sports … Read more
Iowans are flooding local sportsbooks to wager on Super Bowl 54. This is the first Super Bowl available for bettors since Iowa regulated sports betting. Iowa legalized sports betting in August of 2020. DUBUQUE, Iowa – Super Bowl LIV has brought excitement to Iowa residents … Read more
The bill to legalize sports betting in the state of Maine was on the Governor’s desk for well over six months before she handed down her decision. Maine estimates $5 million annually from the wagering on sporting events should the hobby become legal. Studies suggest … Read more
The MLB has a strong presence when it comes to sports betting with all sportsbooks. They have just partnered with a new data technology company that specializes in sports wagering, Swish Analytics. In New Jersey, MLB sports bets made up over 66% of all sports … Read more
LA SB 153 would legalize sports betting in Louisiana through a parish-by-parish vote. The amendments added in a House committee include the use of official league data and sports betting at video poker terminals. Committee members voted 14-6 to involuntarily defer the Louisiana sports betting … Read more
• Since their launch, Rhode Island sportsbooks have taken in almost $94 million in wagers. • The state has the lowest hold for 2019 (3.48%) of every legal sports betting state. • Twin River Casino has accounted for nearly 75% of the state’s yearly sports … Read more
A hearing on sports betting took place on Tuesday. College wagering was a major topic of discussion. Potential tax revenue was also discussed during the hearing. BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers discussed sports betting in a hearing on Tuesday. Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on Economic Development and … Read more