The Wire Act

Appeal Filed By DOJ Regarding NH Lottery Wire Act Verdict

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New Hampshire and The DOJ in court over the Wire Act

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

Legal Iowa Sports Betting Goes Live, Becomes 11th State To Launch

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9 sportsbooks open in Iowa Today

With eight sportsbooks launching on the same day, Iowa sports betting will be the largest launch in American sports betting history. Betting on collegiate games is permitted but in-game player prop bets involving an Iowa team or opponent are prohibited. Mobile betting will also be … Read more