Posts Tagged ‘Sports Betting’
Maryland 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 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 MoreIllinois Online Casino Gambling Bill Filled In General Assembly
Democratic Rep. Robert Rita has filed a new bill in the Illinois General Assembly to bring online casino gambling to the Prairie State. The bill would launch legal casino sites through local casinos and racetracks should it be approved. Illinois already has online sports betting available. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Players in Illinois may soon be…
Read MoreNew Senate Bill Could Bring Legal Sports Betting To Kansas
Lawmakers have filed new SB 84 to legalize Kansas sports betting. Should the bill pass; this would be the first step to launching a legal sports betting market in Kansas. The legal Kansas sports betting market would see the state collect 7.5% in taxes according to the bill. TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas may soon be…
Read MoreNew Bill Filed For Legal Sports Betting In Massachusetts
A new Senate bill has been filed to bring legal Massachusetts sports betting to the state. The bill is backed by Senator Brandon Crighton. Should this bill pass, sports betting will be one step closer to launching in the Bay State. BOSTON – Legal sports betting in Massachusetts may become a reality in 2021 if…
Read MoreSports Betting Has Best Odds To Pass In Georgia This Year
The legal gambling debate in Georgia has been reinvigorated in 2021. Georgia Rep. Ron Stephens believes sports betting is the easiest form of legal gambling to pass. Georgia has constantly voted against all efforts to bring legal gambling to its legislation. ATLANTA – As the legal gambling in Georgia debate continues, sports betting may be…
Read MoreOntario Pushes Online Gambling, Revives Sports Betting
The Ontario Conservative government had its yearly budget delivery and announced major losses due to COVID-19. The losses have motivated the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp (OLG) to push forth competitive online gambling initiatives. Canadian lawmakers have also revived a previously failed sports betting bill. ONTARIO, Canada – Sports bettors and gamblers alike in Ontario…
Read MoreInspired Entertainment Launches Virtuals Through GVC Holdings
GVC has launched Inspired Entertainments virtual sports content on its many betting platforms. Patrons will find Inspired content on six award-winning GVC channels. Inspired is bringing its groundbreaking C-Play content including NFL Alumni, NFL Legends, soccer, and basketball content. NEW YORK – Inspired Entertainment has officially announced a new partnership with GVC Holdings. This will…
Read MoreVirginia Sports Betting Rules Have Officially Been Approved
The Virginia Lottery has voted to approve legal sports betting rules and regulations. Sports betting in Virginia is set to launch officially in January 2021 in an online format first. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia sports bettors will soon have their own regulated sports betting market as the VA Lottery has voted to approve legal sports…
Read MoreOnline Betting Market In Portugal Sets New Revenue Record
This marked the first time that online casinos have brought in more revenue than land-based casinos in the country. Land-based casinos in Portugal were forced to close in March due to COVID-19. Portugal has ten licensed online sports betting operators and they all reported an increase in revenue in Q1. LISBON, Portugal — The online…
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