New York Online Gambling Bill Introduced by Senator Addabbo

New York Online Gambling Bill Introduced by Senator Addabbo

Not long after launching online sports betting, New York State is now considering legalizing online gambling, Senator Joseph Addabbo recently introduced Senate Bill 8412, a measure that seeks to authorize interactive gaming in the Empire State. The measure now awaits consideration in the Senate Racing, Gambling, and Wagering Committee. Details of SB 8412: New York…

Missouri Pro Sports Teams Support Sports Betting Bills

Missouri Pro Sports Teams Support Sports Betting Bills

Last week, the Missouri House Committee on Public Policy held a hearing to review House bills 2502 and 2556. The bills advocate legalizing sports betting in Missouri and have the support of a coalition of sports teams, casinos, and mobile operators seeking market access. Sponsors of the measures used the hearing to point out that…

West Virginia Passes Esports Betting Legislation

West Virginia Passes Esports Betting Legislation

Update: West Virginia HB 4826 passed into law without the governor’s signature in March 2022. West Virginia sportsbooks may now offer esports betting. West Virginia’s legal sports betting market has a chance to expand if lawmakers approve a recently introduced House Bill. Several Delegates introduced House Bill 4826 last week, which will allow betting on…

Mobile Sports Betting In Arkansas Could Soon Be A Reality

Mobile Sports Betting In Arkansas Could Soon Be A Reality

Editor Update: Arkansas online sports betting is legal, with brands like Betly and BetSaracen offering mobile apps to bettors in the state since 2022. The post below is now outdated but remains published for historical archive purposes. After two-and-a-half years of retail betting, Arkansas appears ready to add mobile to its sports betting menu. After…

Esports Betting Platform VIE.GG Launches in New Jersey

Esports Betting Platform VIE.GG Launches in New Jersey

Editor Update: Vie.gg has closed operations, the content of this post is no longer accurate. New Jersey’s first operator dedicated exclusively to esports betting is open for business. On Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement approved Esports Entertainment Group to begin offering esports betting to a limited number of customers at VIE.gg ahead…

Virginia Bill Ends Loss-Carryover and Promotional Deductions

Virginia Bill Ends Loss-Carryover and Promotional Deductions

Update: The Virginia bill discussed below failed to pass, but lawmakers added similar language to the state budget later in the year to end promotional deductions after 12 months. With tax revenue not living up to expectations, Virginia is the first state to think about revisiting its sports betting tax structure. First reported by Becca…

Last-Ditch Effort To Get Sports Betting On The Ballot In Florida

Last-Ditch Effort To Get Sports Betting On The Ballot In Florida

With a February 1 deadline looming, an effort to get sports betting added to the November ballot in Florida is coming down to the wire. Two sports betting giants, DraftKings and FanDuel, are behind the initiative to break the Seminoles grip on gambling in Florida, but that grip is proving vise-like.

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