Super Bowl LVI To Shatter Sports Betting Records, AGA Says

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According to a report released by the American Gaming Association, an estimated 31.4 million Americans will bet on Super Bowl LVI in some way. The report also predicts a $7.61 billion Super Bowl betting handle – a 78% increase from last year – with 55% … Read more

Legal Sports Betting Recap: 2021 At A Glance

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Nine states launched their legal sports betting industry in 2021, nearly a third of all states that have legalized and regulated a sports betting industry in the United States. Several states witnessed a large increase in sports betting revenue, handle, hold rate, and tax contributions, … Read more

Tacoma Welcomes Emerald Queen Casino Sportsbook

Emerald Queen Casino Sportsbook

The Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma opened the largest sportsbook in the Northwestern United States on Monday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at noon and the ceremonial first bets were placed at 1 p.m. EST by Washington sports legends Edgar Martinez and Marshawn Lynch. TACOMA, … Read more

LSB Feature: Why This Will Be NFL’s Biggest Betting Season

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There are now 26 live sports betting markets nationwide marking the most ever in US history. Studies show that 45.2 million Americans will bet on the 2021-2022 NFL season. The NFL has also expanded to a 17-game regular season, allowing for an extra game to … Read more

Washington Launching Snoqualmie Casino Sportsbook Opening Day Of NFL

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Washington sports betting fans will see their regulated market launch on Thursday, September 9 in time for NFL betting. The Seattle Seahawks have (-145) odds to win their first game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Snoqualmie Casino is set to be the first sportsbook to … Read more

Will New Sports Betting Kiosks Help D.C. Sports Gaming Industry?

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GambetDC and the DC Lottery will be providing sports betting kiosks to bars and restaurants among other venues in the District to wager on sports. Ben’s Next Door, Lou’s City Bar, Takoma Station Tavern, and Dirty Water Sports Bar are the four businesses in Washington, … Read more

Audit Shows DC Sportsbook Intralot Shorting Local Businesses

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Intralot, the sports betting provider for GambetDC, has been audited and the findings are not good. Having been paid $215 million for a five-year contract by the DC Lottery, they’re coming up short in many areas. On top of that, five of the seven claims … Read more

LSB Feature: The New Faces Of The Sports Betting Market

Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, Washington, Connecticut

Arizona, Florida, North Dakota, Louisiana, and Washington are all launching legal sports betting in 2021. Florida will be the largest state to offer sports betting. Arizona has done deals with major sports leagues. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sports betting in the US is going to expand … Read more

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

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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

More Tribes Seek Sports Betting Licenses In Washington

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Washington now has 15 tribes with tentative sports betting expansions. The state hopes to launch its sportsbooks before the end of 2021. There are still a few more steps that need to take place before these new Tribal Gaming Compacts can go live. OLYMPIA, Wash. … Read more

WA Progressing With More Tribal Sportsbook Compacts Approvals

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The Kalispel Tribe of Indians has been tentatively approved as the third tribe to be able to offer sports betting in Washington. Washington wants to go live with their sports wagering market by the start of the 2021 NFL season. There are at least ten … Read more