Time is moving slowly in Beacon Hill. Despite Governor Charlie Baker's approval, players are still waiting for the launch of Massachusetts sports betting. It has been three months since the governor signed the bill, yet the State Gaming Commission is slow in launching...
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North Dakota Tribes Start Process to Legalize Sports Betting
North Dakota tribes are hopeful that sports betting will be legal in the state in 2023. Governor Doug Burgum supports the move. Also, he will work with the state legislature to discuss the legalization process during next year's legislative session. Following the...
Sports Betting Legalization Unlikely in California
More than half of the states in the US have legalized wagering on sports. However, it looks like sports betting legalization will be difficult in California. Voters are unlikely to vote for two measures to make sports gambling legal in the state. Proposition 26 would...
Mixed Reactions to Massachusetts Temporary Sports Betting Licenses
Companies that want to provide mobile sports betting in Massachusetts gave mixed reactions to temporary sports betting licenses. Also, stakeholders attended a State Gaming Commission hearing at the State House. Some participants included DraftKings, Betr, and other...
Legal Status of Sports Betting in Florida Remains Uncertain
As the National Football League season starts, fans in thirty states can legally wager on football games. However, that’s not the case in Florida. The legal status of sports betting in the state remained in limbo. A federal court hasn’t ruled on the legality of the...
Regulations for Maine Sports Betting are Still in the Works
Maine legalized sports betting for almost a month. However, players can't place wagers legally in the state any time soon. Regulators are still developing regulations for Maine sports betting. The Gambling Control Unit is responsible for drafting the rules. They said...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Sports Betting Legislation
Massachusetts is surrounded by states where sports betting is legal. The good news is that The Bay State has finally joined the sports wagering bandwagon after lawmakers agreed on a compromise bill. Lawmakers waited until the last minute to agree on a compromise on...
Tribes Target Proposed California Sportsbook Bill with Attack Ad
The debate for and against Proposition 27 took another turn when a group of Native American Tribes against the proposed California Sportsbook Bill launched an attack ad. The group is composed of more than 60 tribes. According to political news reports, Californians...
Lawmakers to Revisit Vermont Sportsbook Measures
Lawmakers are looking into the possibility of a new Vermont sportsbook industry. At present, sports betting is illegal in the state. Revisiting the sports wagering measures came after estimates showed potential revenue of millions of dollars. According to pay per head...
