2024 Ballot Results: Voters Shaped the Future of US Gambling

2024 Ballot Results: Voters Shaped the Future of US Gambling

Arkansas, Colorado, and Minnesota approved all of their gambling measures. While Missouri approved sports betting, another gambling bill failed to pass. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Election Day 2024, a few states across the US had gambling measures on their ballots. Some focused on taxes or funding, others looked toward approval or expansion of industries.…

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Sports Betting Revenues Up Across Nation Compared To 2020

Sports Betting Revenue

Every state with a legalized sports betting industry, with the exception of Oregon, saw an increase in sports betting revenue in September 2021 compared to September 2020. Michigan and Colorado saw the largest increases in sports betting revenue, with Michigan seeing a 520.1% increase and Colorado a 443.9% increase. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Seventeen of the…

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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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Missouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021

Missouri Lawmakers

Missouri is not shying away from the sports betting industry as three new bills have been pre-filed by different sponsors. The Show-Me State was close to sports wagering legalization in 2020 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the upcoming 2021 session hopes to finish the job. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers have already…

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A Second Oklahoma Tribe Is Interested In Opening Casinos In Arkansas

A Second Oklahoma Tribe Is Interested In Opening Casinos In Arkansas

The Choctaw Nation is interested in operating casinos in Arkansas. The Cherokee Nation from Oklahoma has also filed a similar application. The Cherokee Nation has support from Pope County while the Choctaw Nation does not. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Choctaw Nation has submitted an application to the Arkansas Racing Commission for a gaming license.…

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