Posts by Christina Monroe
Kentucky Bill Seeks To Legalize Online Sportsbooks, DFS, Poker
House Bill 241 would make sports betting, online poker, and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) legal in Kentucky. The legislative session in the Bluegrass State must adjourn for the year by March 30, allowing for 30 full days of hearings. Legalizing historical horse racing (HHR) will take precedence over sports betting and online legalization if time…
Read MoreOnline Interstate Poker In Michigan Now Legal, Launch Unclear
Michigan will be offering interstate online poker tournaments in 2021. The newly legal gambling offering will be seen on platforms that choose to offer it sometime in the earlier half of the new year. Licensing and testing phases need to occur before a launch of poker and interstate poker can occur on the casino gaming…
Read MoreHawaii Gambling Bill Sent To Governor David Ige’s Office
Hawaii has a casino gaming bill in the hands of the Governor, hoping for passage for the 2021 legislative package. The proposal would allow limited legal gambling locations at properties owned by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), with the first being in Kapolei. Pending the Governor’s approval, the legislation would also need to…
Read MoreWill Michigan Governor Approve Interstate Online Poker?
Michigan could be the fourth state to have interstate online poker in 2021. The Wolverine State has passed legislation and is awaiting approval by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Online and mobile gambling platforms will launch in Michigan in January. DETROIT – A bill that would make interstate online poker playing legal in Michigan is now sitting…
Read MoreBenefits Outweigh Risks As Legal Gambling Up For Discussion In AL
Alabama is considering the legalization of various gaming markets after a recent study found how lucrative these industries could be for the state. The Heart of Dixie has researched the effects that casino gaming, sports betting, and a state lottery would have on Alabama. Outside of problem gambling being an issue, close to one billion…
Read MoreKentucky Supreme Court Orders $870M Payment From PokerStars
Flutter could be stuck paying over one billion in damages from a five-year span where PokerStars was operating unlawfully in the state of Kentucky. Although the Supreme Court in Kentucky has ordered Flutter to pay this exorbitant sum, the company plans to fight the judgment. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A judgment in Kentucky against PokerStars from…
Read MoreConnecticut To Legalize Sports Betting In 2021? Lawmaker Thinks So
Signs point to a legalized Connecticut sports betting market in 2021 lawmakers believe. The Nutmeg State would legalize Tribal sportsbooks in the state. HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut is pushing forward to get sports betting legalized for the state in 2021. Previous roadblocks to getting legislation approved are no longer issues, clearing the way for passage…
Read MoreMissouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021
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…
Read MorePartypoker To Leave Unregulated Markets For Legal Gambling Ones
Partypoker, who’s parent company is GVC Holdings, will be leaving any country that does not have a regulated gambling industry beginning in December. Montenegro, Norway, and Poland players will no longer be able to play on the partypoker platform starting on December 17. LONDON – In compliance with GVC Holdings goal of being a completely…
Read MoreMontana Sports Betting Gets Favorable Ruling On Locations By Judge
Montana sportsbooks can now open in places that do not serve alcohol. A judge in Montana has chosen to rule in favor of turning over the alcoholic beverage rule for licensure set by the Montana Lottery for potential sports betting facility operators. HELENA, Mont. – Montana sports betting got a win in the locations department…
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