Posts by Christina Monroe
Will 2022 Be The Year For A Missouri Sports Betting Industry?
The 2022 legislative session in Missouri is expected to see plenty of sports betting bills on the table. Missouri would like to open up a competitive sports gaming industry by way of retail venues, mobile applications, VLT’s, or all of the above. A regulated sportsbook market in Missouri is projected to see at least $250…
Read MoreFederal Bill Drawn Up For Mobile Sportsbooks On Tribal Grounds
House Resolution 4308 is a piece of Federal legislation that was introduced to the U.S. Congress on July 1. H.R. 4308 would like to change the language of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) to allow for mobile sports betting on tribal grounds without any pushback that tribes could presently run into. There is no…
Read MoreDFS From DraftKings Trails Out Of Oregon For Sportsbook Hopes
DraftKings is expected to become the official sportsbook of the Oregon Lottery at some point in the future. “Scoreboard” is the official sports betting platform offered by the lottery and powered by SBTech software but SBTech was bought out by DraftKings in 2020. Until DraftKings becomes a sports gaming application in Oregon, they have ceased…
Read MoreThe Virginia Lottery Has Approved Final Casino Gaming Regulations
Virginia should see a finalized set of casino rules and regulations by the end of the year. Governor Ralph Northam will need to sign off on the rules that the Virginia Lottery Board has approved. Once the Governor gives his approval, a sixty-day period for public comment will open before the casino rules are made…
Read MoreNew Legislation In Florida Has Sportsbooks Fund Education
Florida lawmakers are seeking to amend the Constitution of Florida to get sports betting opened on a commercial level. Sportsbooks in Florida have already been passed as a regulated market with the Seminole Tribe of Florida earlier this year. It is the argument of lawmakers that amending the constitution through a public vote would allow…
Read MoreRhode Island, IGT Lock In 20 Year Gambling Extension
Rhode Island gambling will continue to be done for the next 20 years using IGT as their operator. Gambling in the Ocean State is the third-largest source of revenue. The Marc A Crisafulli Economic Development Act will provide 1,100 more jobs in the state with IGT and bring in at least $250 million. PROVIDENCE, R.I.…
Read MoreIGT Officially Enters The North Dakota Sports Betting Market
IGT and their platform have become the official sportsbook of the Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel. Their PlaySports product will be featured at the establishment for wagering on sporting events. The facility hopes to go live with sports betting by the 2021 NFL season. HANKINSON, N.D. – On Thursday, it was announced that IGT and…
Read MoreConstruction For DraftKings At Casino Queen Sportsbook Underway
DraftKings at Casino Queen is adding a 30,000 sq. ft sportsbook to its property that is presently only 8,000 sq. ft. This expansion is costing the owners $10 million to construct and will take about six months to complete. Until it’s officially done, sports bettors can use the DraftKings mobile sportsbook app to place all…
Read MoreArizona Lawmakers Set Sept. 9 Launch Date For Sports Betting
Arizona will officially launch their sports betting market on September 9. The U.S. Department of the Interior made the new industry an official law on May 24. Arizona expects to see as much as $100 million in annual revenue from their combined tribal and commercial sports gaming market. PHOENIX – Arizona sports bettors have something…
Read MoreRichmond, Virginia Chooses ONE Casino And Resort For Gaming
Richmond, Virginia is the first of five cities in the state to announce their casino operator. ONE Casino + Resort is expected to open partially by December 2022. A sportsbook will be added to the establishment in the future. RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond is one of five cities that will be opening up a casino…
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