Two bills to legalize sports betting were discussed on the floors of the House and Senate in Washington. Each bill was given the Committee floor and one received a vote to move up while another did not receive any vote at all. The state is … Read more
Russell Wilson is the frontrunner to win the MVP with odds ranging from +150 to +225. The 49ers have the best record in the NFL and the second-best point differential in the league. Both teams are 2-0 in the NFC West and will set the … Read more
WA HB 1975, a Washington State sports betting bill, made it through the Commerce and Gaming Committee but lost momentum after it was referred to appropriations. Only two states that have legalized sports betting have included a mandate for sportsbooks to use official league data. … Read more
William Hill and Monumental Sports have struck a deal for a new sportsbook. This will be the first arena-based sportsbook in the United States. There is currently no timeline for this sportsbook to launch. WASHINGTON – Monumental Sports and William Hill announced on Thursday that … Read more
California has recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Florida has pre-filed FL HB 251 to do the same for their student-athletes. The NCAA has threatened to remove California schools from the NCAA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed their own version of … Read more
California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California legislators that this … Read more
Maverick Gaming has purchased Wizards Casino. The company wants to introduce sports betting to Washington state. Sports betting has not been formally legalized in Washington yet. BURIEN, Wash. – Maverick Gaming will complete their purchase of the Wizards Casino within a month. Maverick Gaming is … Read more
Washington sports betting bill HB 1975 would have legalized sports betting in the state, but only inside tribal casinos. The Washington State Gambling Commission will be conducting public hearings in the following months to gain feedback on possibly legalizing sports betting. OLYMPIA, Wash. – Seattle … Read more
At the end of June, the very first Democratic primary debates will take place in Miami. Each candidate has plenty to talk about, but where do they stand on the legalization of sports betting? Even with PASPA being overturned in 2018, candidates have mixed feelings … Read more
Roughly four-fifths of the country introduced a sports betting bill this year. Eleven states (plus DC) have already approved sports betting measures. According to Eilers & Krejcik, 32 states may have sports betting within 5 years. TALLAHASSEE – As the majority of states are closing … Read more
D.C. approved their sports betting bill in late December of last year. Capital One Arena will host a sportsbook that is accessible from spectators and passersby. The book is expected to launch in time for the start of the NFL season. WASHINGTON – During Wednesday … Read more
WASHINGTON – The D.C. Council gave the final push that D.C. B23-25 needed, passing it with an 8-4 vote on Tuesday. D.C. Council members were able to successfully pass the bill before any of its surrounding states were able to pass their own legislation. This … Read more