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Q: Which US States have legal sports-betting?

The state of legal sports-betting is in constant flux in the US. Currently 39 states offer state-regulated legal and safe commercial or/and online sports-betting.

New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Fixed-Odds Wagering on Horse Racing

Bill A4909 that legalizes fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in New Jersey has been approved by both houses and will now go to the desk of Governor Phil Murphy. Once the legislation is signed by the governor, Australian firm BetMakers could begin offering fixed odds betting on July 17th, the day that the $1,000,000 TVG.com Haskell Stakes takes place.

Mississippi Operators Post Sports Betting Handle of $36.1M for Month of May

The Mississippi Gaming Commission's latest monthly revenue report shows that the state's licensed sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $36,125,895.57 for the month of May. This represents an 8.9% % increase from April's handle of $32,917,836.38 but is still well short of January’s record-breaking handle of $67,707,627.70.

BoyleSports Looks to Increase UK Retail Presence with Potential Bid for William Hill Betting Shops

In a statement to the Sunday Independent, Irish bookmaker BoyleSports has revealed its interest in acquiring some or all of the remaining William Hill betting shops in the UK.

DraftKings Dominates Market as Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $254M for Month of May

The Indiana Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that Indiana sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $254,445,226 for the month of May — a 7.1% increase on April's handle of $236,403,308.

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Iowa Sports Betting Handle Drops to $114.8M for Month of May

The latest sports wagering monthly revenue report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission shows that the state's operators posted a sports betting handle of $114,882,963.30 for the Month of May.

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Washington Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos — Industry Set for Fall Launch

The Washington State Gambling Commission has approved amended tribal gaming compacts that will allow the state's 15 Native American tribes to offer sports betting services at their casinos. The amended compacts have now been sent to the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for his approval.

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Single-Event Sports Betting Closer to Becoming a Reality as Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218

The Canadian Senate’s Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee has referred sports betting bill C-218 back to the Senate following two days of debate and testimonies. The Senate will now sit for a final reading of the bill before voting on approval.

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Oregon Sports Betting Handle Tops $27M for Month of May

The latest monthly sports wagering revenue report from the Oregon State Lottery reveals a sports betting handle of $27,780,213 for the month of May. This marks an 8.9% increase on April's handle of $25,323,061 making May the biggest sports betting month since February and the third highest handle of 2021.

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High Court Rules That Payouts Can Start for Customers Affected by Football Index Collapse

A High Court Judge has ruled that administrators can begin the process of paying out funds belonging to customers of Football Index after their accounts were frozen following the collapse of the platform earlier this year.

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Louisiana Inches Closer to Legal Sports Betting as Governor Signs First of Two Bills

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the first of two sports betting bills that will pave the way for legal sports betting in Louisiana. HB 697 has addressed many of the most important aspects of sports gambling in the state and places the Louisiana Lottery Corporation in control of the local market.

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UK Online Gambling Revenue Increases by 2.6% to Top £560M for Month of April

A 2.6% rise on the previous month.

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Which US States have legal sports-betting?

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New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Fixed-Odds Wagering on Horse Racing

Mississippi Operators Post Sports Betting Handle of $36.1M for Month of May

BoyleSports Looks to Increase UK Retail Presence with Potential Bid for William Hill Betting Shops

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle Drops by 6.7% to $447.4M for Month of May

New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Climbs 8.1% to $814.2M for Month of May

Ohio Set for Legal Sports Betting in 2022 as Senate Passes Legislation

Michigan Sports Betting Handle Drops to $257M for Month of May

DraftKings Dominates Market as Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $254M for Month of May

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Drops to $114.8M for Month of May

Washington Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos — Industry Set for Fall Launch

Single-Event Sports Betting Closer to Becoming a Reality as Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218

USA Legal Sportsbetting Apps

Oregon Sports Betting Handle Tops $27M for Month of May

High Court Rules That Payouts Can Start for Customers Affected by Football Index Collapse

Louisiana Inches Closer to Legal Sports Betting as Governor Signs First of Two Bills

UK Online Gambling Revenue Increases by 2.6% to Top £560M for Month of April

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