Sports Betting
Arizona Historic Horse Racing Bill Not Considered By Committee
Senate Bill 1794 was proposed by (R)Sen. David Gowan in a move to modernize Historic Horse Racing in Arizona. Historic Horse Racing is only allowed in Arkansas, Wyoming, Virginia, Oregon, and Kentucky. The Arizona Senate Commerce Committee held over the discussion for the HHR Bill and another hearing hasn’t been scheduled yet. PHOENIX – Historic…
Read MoreKentucky Legislature Passes Historic Horse Racing Betting Bill
Senate Bill 120 is intended to preserve historical horse racing machines which are vital to generating revenue for racetracks. KY SB 120 passed the Senate with a 22-15 vote and was approved in the House of Representatives by a 55-38 vote. Kentucky Governor (D)Andy Beshear previously endorsed the bill and said he would sign in…
Read MoreBally’s Acquires Sport Caller, A Free-to-Play Games Provider
Bally’s Corporation acquired SportCaller, a free-to-play game provider for betting companies around the world. Bally’s has 14 casino properties in 10 states across the U.S. already. Bally’s recently acquired Monkey Knife Fight the third-largest daily fantasy company in the U.S. and plans on further expanding in the U.S. sports betting market. LAS VEGAS – The…
Read MoreGeorgia Republican Lawmakers File Casino, Horse Racing Bills
Ron Stephens, R-Savannah filed House Resolution 30 would give Georgia residents the power to vote on whether casinos will be allowed in the state. Georgia lawmakers have currently proposed bills legalizing sports betting, casinos, and Horse racing. Sen. Brandon Beach proposed SB 30 which would create a Georgia Horse Racing Commission that would regulate legal…
Read MoreOnline Michigan Sports Betting and Gambling Launches Friday
Michigan has authorized nine gambling operators to launch online sports betting and online gaming throughout the state on Friday. FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Barstool Sportsbook are among the nine gambling operators launching in Michigan. Online sports betting in Michigan will be taxed at a rate of 8.4% while online gaming will be taxed between 20-28%.…
Read MoreIndiana iGaming Bill Introduced In State Legislature
The proposal HB 1406 would legalize forms of online casino gaming in Indiana. The legislation would allow each licensed casino to partner with as many as three iGaming providers. In 2020, the state of Indiana’s sports betting handle surpassed $1 billion. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers are making a push to get iGaming legalized in the…
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 MoreConnecticut May Be Next For A Legal Sports Betting Market
Lawmakers in Connecticut are backing a new sports betting bill. Local tribes attempted to launch legal online gambling during the pandemic. Foxwood Resorts has partnered with DraftKings. HARFORD, Conn. – Connecticut may soon be offering legal sports betting in its legislation as lawmakers back a potential sports betting bill. If approved, the bill could see…
Read MoreOnline Gambling Community Proven With Twitch Live Stream
Twitch.tv is a well known streaming service for online gaming. There is a thriving Twitch community of people streaming online slot gameplay. Many of these players are sponsored by online casinos, which presents potential conflicts of interest. LAS VEGAS – Many gamblers are familiar with the streaming website Twitch.tv, as it hosts several sporting events…
Read More888 Holdings To Launch Online Sportsbooks In CO, IN, Iowa In 2021
888 Holdings will now have access to launch online sportsbooks in Colorado, Indiana, and Iowa. The England-based online gaming provider also has access to launching online casinos should those states legalize such an activity. 888 Holdings currently only operates in New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware. CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. – On Wednesday, 888 Holdings announced that…
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