Governor Larry Hogan placed the first wager after the launch of legal sports betting in Maryland. Also, it joined 30 other states and the District of Columbia. Players can now wager on sports at racetracks, casinos, and online apps, according to a political forum....
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Software Deals on Hold as Florida Online Sports Betting Deemed Illegal
A federal judge denied the stay on a ruling that rejected the legality of Florida online sports betting. Federal Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled that the deal violated federal law Monday. As a result, the Seminole Tribe requested a stay as they appealed the ruling....
Bookie Sets Long Odds for Legal NC Sports Betting
A bill to legalize sports betting in North Carolina passed a House committee last week. However, the odds are against the bill passing the full General Assembly before the end of the season. The House Commerce Committee passed Senate Bill 688 that would lead to legal...
Lawmakers Pass New Illinois Bookie Bill
If state lawmakers have their way, players can wager on Illinois college sports teams. They passed the new Illinois bookie bill last Thursday. Thus, it requires Governor JB Pritzker's signature to allow bets on in-state college teams. The ban on Illinois college...
Florida Sports Betting Not Ready to Launch
Florida sports betting became legal Friday. However, people can't wager on sports in the state any time soon. According to a political forum, not a single casino announced the date they will accept bets on sports. Also, the sports betting industry faces several legal...
Connecticut Online Sports Betting Launch Announced
State officials announced that the Connecticut online sports betting market would launch on October 19. They picked several online sportsbooks to join in the soft launch on October 12. If they face no problems, players can start betting during NFL's Week 7....
NC Sportsbook Bill Stalls in the House
The NC sportsbook bill is stuck in the House. Also, it would not see any action until next year. The Senate passed Senate Bill 688 on August 19. However, after its introduction at the House Committee level, it stalled because the House Committee on Commerce didn’t...
Sportsbook Timeline on Louisiana Sports Betting
Hurricane Ida postponed the launch of Louisiana sports betting to at least October 1. According to the Gaming Control Board, the state needs a week to recover from the natural disaster. Although the state lost seven to ten days preparing for the arrival of sports...
Feds Approve Online Sportsbook Operations in Connecticut
Connecticut residents could be betting on sports and playing casino games as early as October. The announcement came after the Feds approve online sportsbook operations and casino gaming compact between the state and the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes. The...
