Virginia lawmakers propose lifting the ban on betting for in-state NCAA Division I college teams through House Bill 1527. The bill would impose a 50% tax on operator revenue from in-state college bets, more than triple the current 15% rate on other sports wagers. All … Read more
House Bill 515 would stop Virginia bettors from using credit cards to fund their sports betting accounts. States like Massachusetts, Illinois, and Tennessee already blocked credit cards for wagering over worries about gambling problems and mounting debt. The bill needs to clear committee and pass … Read more
The New York State Gaming Commission has shown a willingness to tighten the rules based on NBA sports betting. NEW YORK – The New York State Gaming Commission wrote a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday detailing their openness to modify state sports … Read more
Virginia regulators are reviewing restrictions on NBA player prop bets after insider-betting scandals. This signals a nationwide push to tighten rules and protect integrity in legal sports betting markets. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Following insider-betting allegations involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, the Virginia Lottery Board … Read more
In August 2025, Virginia’s total bet on sports surpassed $25.3 billion, boosted by a monthly handle of over $510 million. Mobile and retail Virginia betting sites continue driving growth, contributing $8.7 million in tax revenue for the month. RICHMOND — Virginia crossed the $25 billion … Read more
60% of Mississippi students are reported to have placed wagers on mobile betting sites, despite there being no regulated sportsbooks online in Mississippi. Mississippi House Speaker Jason White will push to legalize mobile sports betting in the 2026 legislative session. JACKSON, Miss. – The University … Read more
Nevada sportsbooks have approached a betting handle of $50 billion since 2018. Other sports betting milestones include New Hampshire closing in on $4 billion since their launch. As Connecticut nears $7 billion placed in sports bets, West Virginia has seen almost $25 billion. LAS VEGAS … Read more
The U.S. has officially surpassed $500 billion in the amount of money bet at sportsbooks both in person and online since 2018. $149.6 billion was wagered in 2024 alone, reflecting 3,100% growth since PASPA’s repeal. New York leads all states with $69.13 billion in wagers … Read more
Seven states allow NFL Draft betting but have some restrictions (generally based on timing for when you can place the bet). Because they are not athletic events, another nine states outright ban bettors from wagering on the NFL Draft. Bettors in every state can access … Read more
Nevada’s in-person sign-up rule for mobile betting limits its market share, recording the seventh-highest sports betting handle ($7.89 billion) in 2024. Eliminating in-person registration could boost mobile betting participation, letting them compete for the 4th spot in national sports betting rankings. LAS VEGAS – Nevada’s … Read more
Odds have a -14.5-point spread in favor of Duke over Virginia. There is nearly a 17-point differential between Duke and Virginia. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – An ACC battle is set for Monday Night between the #3 Duke Blue Devils and Virginia Cavaliers in a matchup that … Read more
The best bet for the Boca Raton Bowl is for Western Kentucky to upset James Madison. Bovada is the best sportsbook for betting on a WKU upset with +220 odds, while FanDuel is the best option for those looking to bet on JMU (-240). BOCA … Read more