Maryland Could Focus On Small Businesses With Sports Betting Bill

Maryland Sports Betting

Maryland is set to legalize sports betting this legislative session. Their bill will also allow for small businesses and minority-owned businesses to participate in the market. If passed with such a clause, it will be the first in the nation. LAS VEGAS – Maryland’s sports betting legalization process has begun to explicitly include women and…

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Connecticut Moves Closer To Regulated Sports Betting

Connecticut Legislature

Connecticut lawmakers are moving forward on passing sports betting law following the passing of House Bill 6451 in March of 2021. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has reached an agreement with the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe that will allow CT to offer sports betting and online casino gaming through their locations. HARTFORD, Conn. –…

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South Dakota Sports Betting Bill, Officially Signed Into Law

South Dakota Sports Betting

South Dakota legalized sports betting at Deadwood locations when Governor Kristi Noem officially signed and passed Senate Bill 44. DEADWOOD, S.D. – Residents and visitors to the great state of South Dakota will now be able to enjoy legal state-sponsored sports betting at Deadwood casino locations in the near future. On Thursday, March 18, South…

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North Carolina Opens Retail Sportsbooks Before March Madness

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River

North Carolina legalized sports betting in July of 2019. Sports betting opened in NC on Thursday. There is only retail sports betting in NC, with two authorized locations. LAS VEGAS – North Carolina’s sports bettors will be getting a March Madness gift as sports betting opens in the state just in time for the NCAA…

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Nearly 50 Million People Expected To Bet March Madness 2021

March Madness

47 million Americans are expected to bet on March Madness in 2021 including 17.8 million online bettors. 36.7 million Americans expected to fill out a March Madness bracket. LAS VEGAS – As March Madness begins on Thursday, the projections for how many people are going to partake in any March Madness betting are in. There…

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Arizona Historic Horse Racing Bill Not Considered By Committee

Arizona Horse Racing

Senate Bill 1794 was proposed by (R)Sen. David Gowan in a move to modernize Historic Horse Racing in Arizona. Historic Horse Racing is only allowed in Arkansas, Wyoming, Virginia, Oregon, and Kentucky. The Arizona Senate Commerce Committee held over the discussion for the HHR Bill and another hearing hasn’t been scheduled yet. PHOENIX – Historic…

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Kentucky Legislature Passes Historic Horse Racing Betting Bill

Historical Horse Racing

Senate Bill 120 is intended to preserve historical horse racing machines which are vital to generating revenue for racetracks. KY SB 120 passed the Senate with a 22-15 vote and was approved in the House of Representatives by a 55-38 vote. Kentucky Governor (D)Andy Beshear previously endorsed the bill and said he would sign in…

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