Draft of Federal Sports Betting Bill Released
A 37-page draft of federal sports betting legislation has emerged from the office of retiring Senator Orrin Hatch.
Legal Developments
Missouri Sports Betting on the Agenda in 2019
A handful of Missouri lawmakers are planning on taking another stab at passing sports betting legislation in 2019. One bill has already been prefiled for the upcoming 2019 legislative session beginning January 9th, and lawmakers say other draft bills have been floating around as well.
Online Sports Betting and Lottery Bill Prefiled in Virginia
A bill to legalize online sports betting and online lottery sales in Virginia will be taken up during the 2019 legislative session. On Tuesday, Delegate Mark Sickle prefiled a bill that seeks to authorize the VA Lottery to sell lottery tickets online, oversee online sports betting and issue up to five licenses for operators interested …
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Details Emerge on PA Online Gaming Affiliate Licensing
New details have emerged on how the Pennsylvania Gambling Control Board (PGCB) plans to manage online gambling and sports betting affiliates. The PGCB has not confirmed these details to us personally, so keep in mind this is all subject to change. With that said, here’s what we know about being a PA affiliate.
Tennessee Sports Betting Bill Filed
Tennessee has joined the list of states considering sports betting. The day after the midterms, Representative Rick Staples introduced a piece of legislation to legalize and regulate in-person and online sports betting in Tennessee.
Daily Fantasy Sports Coming to Most of Louisiana
After years sitting on the sidelines, Louisiana will finally join the world of daily fantasy sports. Voters in 47 of the state’s 64 parishes voted in favor of legalizing fantasy sports in a referendum that accompanied Tuesday’s ballot.
Gambling and Greyhound Betting Amendments Passed in Florida
Two amendments were approved in yesterday’s Florida elections have set the stage to significantly slow or curtail gambling across the state. One has changed the way Florida may authorize new forms of gambling and the other has put a firm expiration date on greyhound racing.
Sports Betting Legalized in Arkansas with Ballot Measure
Arkansas is set to become the next state with legal sports betting after the public approved a ballot measure seeking to authorize four casinos with sports betting across the state.
Rhode Island Sports Betting to Start Around Thanksgiving
The latest word out of Rhode Island is that sports betting is set to commence around Thanksgiving. Twin River Casino in Lincoln is expected to begin taking bets later this month while the Twin River Casino in Tiverton is planning on launching in the first week of December.
Daily Fantasy Sports Sites at Risk in New York after Court Ruling
Daily fantasy sports sites have suddenly found themselves on uncertain ground in New York with Albany County Supreme Court Justice Gerald Connolly striking down the state’s 2016 law legalizing and regulating fantasy sports.
