Canadian Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill After Second Reading
The Canadian Senate has passed Bill C-218 that will allow sports fans in Canada to bet on single sporting events following a second reading on Tuesday May 25th.
Regulation
Colorado Sports Betting Handle Drops 18.8% to $244.4m for Month of April
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that licensed operators within the state reported a combined sports betting handle of $244,446,760.46 for the month of April.
Legal Canada Sports Betting Bill C-218 Passes After Second Reading
Canadian Senate passed Bill C-218 - passes to Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
Arizona Sports Betting on Track for September Launch Following Federal Approval of Gaming Compacts
The US Department of Interior (DoI) has moved quickly to approve a new tribal-state gaming compact that will allow Arizona's tribal casinos to launch sports betting products. This means that sports betting could be live in Arizona just in time for the NFL season.
Sports Betting Legislation Stalls in Canadian Senate — Bill Progress Now Considered 50/50
Canada's latest efforts to allow wagering on single sporting events has hit a roadblock as Bill C-218 that was passed by the House of Commons in April, has stalled in the Canadian Senate.
Lithuania Bans Gambling Advertising and Promotional Bonuses
The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) has voted in favor of an amendment to current gambling legislation that will prohibit the promotion of gambling through advertising or promotional offers from July 1st. The ban covers both the online and land-based gambling industry.
Bovada Set to Quit New York State on June 21st as a Result of New Regulations and Restrictions
Leaving the New York state market
Connecticut Moves One Step Closer to Legal Sports Betting and Online Gambling
Lawmakers in Connecticut have approved amended compacts with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes that will allow them to offer sports betting, online gambling, and fantasy contests.
Gambling Industry News
Seminole Tribe to Have 30 Year Monopoly on Legal Sports Betting in Florida
Seminole to have complete control over all sports betting
Gambling Industry News
New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Drops 13% to $748 Million in April
According to the latest reports from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state's sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of over $748 million for the month of April.
Regulation
Legal Sports Betting in Canada Faces Race Against Time
it could be another long wait for Canadians wishing to wager on sports
Regulation
Ohio Sports Betting Bill Details Announced – 2 License Types Available
Ohio Sports Betting Bill Details Announced - 2 License Types Available for sportsbetting & prop-betting - with betting on collegiate sports T.B.C
Casino News
Alabama One Step Closer to Legal Gambling and Sports Betting as House Committee Approves Bills
Alabama lawmakers could vote on lottery, casino, and sports betting legislation as early as this Thursday after the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved three bills on Tuesday.
Gambling Industry News
Virginia Bettors Wager $83m on March Madness as March Sports Betting Handle Tops $304m
The Virginia Lottery has released its sports wagering revenue report for the month of March revealing a sports betting handle of $304,066,245 with college basketball the most popular sport among bettors. The latest figures represent a 12.6% increase on February's handle of $265,778,306.
Gambling Industry News
Mississippi Sports Betting Handle Grows 5.4% to Reach $50.5 Million in March
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue reports revealing a sports betting handle of $50,546,885.86 for the month of March.
This marks a 5.4% increase on February’s sports betting handle of $47,807,573.85 but was still well short of January’s record-breaking handle of $67,707,627.70.