The state legislature approved the Florida-Seminole sports betting compact last May 19. It would give the Seminole Indian Tribe a monopoly on sports betting for 30 years. Although the gaming compact got bipartisan support in the legislature, it would face several...
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Louisiana Sports Betting Gets Approval
Louisiana sports betting is on its way, and lawmakers devised a plan to spend its tax revenues. Senator Rick Ward passed Senate Bill 142, which the Senate approved via a 33-3 vote. Next, he would work with other lawmakers to finalize the rules for sports gambling in...
More Tribes Inch Closer to Signing Washington Sports Betting Agreement
The State Gambling Commission first reached a tentative Washington sports betting agreement with the Tulalip, Kalispel, Snoqualmie, and Suquamish Tribes. However, several other tribes want to get into the sports wagering bandwagon. At present, the state has tentative...
Alabama Sports Betting and Casino Plan Stalls
The Alabama sports betting and casino plan stalled in the House of Representatives. Also, it looked like it would not pass this year. Governor Kay Ivey’s endorsement didn’t help the bill to progress in the legislative. According to House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, the...
Ohio Professional Sports Teams Support Legal Sports Betting Effort
A group of eight Ohio professional sports teams is supporting the legal sports betting effort. Also, they want to be part of the action. Lawmakers heard testimonies from the teams and other sports betting experts earlier this year. The lawmakers will use the...
New York Legalizes Online Sports Betting
The New York State Legislature legalizes online sports betting. It is part of the state’s revenue bill. Also, a political forum expects Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign the bill as soon as possible. It is landmark legislation that will allow people to bet on sports...
Governor Pritzker Ends Mobile Sports Betting Registration
It is a sad day for people who still haven’t registered for a sports betting account in Illinois. Governor Pritzker ends mobile sports betting registration. Thus, the only way to sign up for a sportsbook account is by visiting a casino. During the pandemic, Governor...
Sports Betting Legislation Updates in Arizona and New York
Lawmakers are working hard to legalized mobile sports betting in their jurisdictions. Supporters of mobile sports betting in New York and Arizona are confident that sports betting legislation will finally go through their specific legal hurdles. Here is where the...
House Approves Maryland Sportsbook Implementation Bill
Under the approved Maryland sportsbook implementation bill, people can wager on sports online. Also, people can bet on sports at casinos, stadiums, and horse racing tracks. The bill will head to the Senate. According to bookie pay per head reports, the bill allows...
