Sports Betting
Wyoming Sports Betting Bill, Sent To Governor For Final Approval
Wyoming HB 133 has made its way to the Governor after it has passed through the legislature. HB 133 is now awaiting approval from Governor Mark Gordon. CHEYENNE, Wy. – Sports bettors in the Equality State got some great news on Monday as a sports betting bill has made it through the legislature and is…
Read MoreMaryland Could Focus On Small Businesses With Sports Betting Bill
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…
Read MoreConnecticut Moves Closer To Regulated Sports Betting
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. –…
Read MoreSouth Dakota Sports Betting Bill, Officially Signed Into Law
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…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Opens Retail Sportsbooks Before March Madness
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…
Read MoreNearly 50 Million People Expected To Bet March Madness 2021
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…
Read MoreSouth Dakota Sports Betting, A Signature Away From Legalization
South Dakota is set to legalize sports betting in the town of Deadwood. SB 44 passed the State Legislature and is now on the desk of Gov. Kristi Noem. The bill does not allow online sports betting in any way. DEADWOOD, S.D. – South Dakota is looking to legalize sports betting and a bill on…
Read MorePolitical Unrest In Georgia Could Delay Sports Betting Legislation
A sports betting law scheduled for a vote in the Georgia House of Representatives was delayed this past week due to disagreements with the fairness of the voting process. Georgia is looking to bring legal sports betting to the state in 2021, but needs support from both sides of the aisle to do so. ATLANTA…
Read MoreArizona Historic Horse Racing Bill Not Considered By Committee
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…
Read MoreKentucky Legislature Passes Historic Horse Racing Betting Bill
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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