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Two Wisconsin online sports betting bills advanced out of their respective committees. Assembly Bill 601 is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 19 after being forwarded to the Committee on Rules, and Senate Bill 592 has yet to be scheduled. Key framework from both bills create conflict with major entities, such as the Sports … Read more
Michael Selig, the new chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is unlikely to combat sporting events on prediction markets based on previous comments. After the CFTC attempted to prohibit prediction market Kalshi from offering contracts on elections, Selig was one of the lawyers that argued in favor of Kalshi. Selig also has backed … Read more
Since LR20CA failed last year, WarHorse Gaming has joined with online sports betting advocates in Nebraska to campaign for a constitutional amendment petition drive. LINCOLN, Neb. – As legislative efforts to legalize mobile sports betting in Nebraska stall, advocates are turning to a petition drive for constitutional reform. This is the second straight year that … Read more
Ohio Governor DeWine is pushing for the Ohio Casino Control Commission to ban prop bets shortly after the MLB gambling investigation with the Clevaland Guardians. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine continues to voice concerns regarding Ohio’s sports betting laws, following betting laws passed in 2023. While the state’s gaming board began enforcing a ban … Read more
Assembly Bill A5971 was introduced in New Jersey. It would ban micro sports betting. TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Dan Hutchinson has introduced Assembly Bill A5971, a proposal to ban micro betting in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey assembly report, the bill would prohibit sports wagering licensees in New Jersey from offering live proposition wagers … Read more
Written testimony on gambling-related tax issues concerning the FAIR Bet Act can be submitted to the Ways and Means Committee through August 8 at WMSubmission@mail.house.gov. LAS VEGAS – Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) is set to make a high-profile push for the FAIR BET Act on Friday during a House Ways and Means Committee field hearing … Read more
Missouri’s sports betting launch has been delayed until the fall of 2025. The Emergency rules were rejected by the Missouri Gaming Commission. Amendment 2, which legalized sports betting in Missouri was approved in November 2024. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The launch of online sportsbooks in Missouri has been delayed until the fall of 2025. Secretary … Read more
New York reached a total GGR for mobile sports wagering of $247,046,629 for January 2025. The net revenue for education is 51% of their GGR which totals $125,993,781. New York sportsbooks received a total of $23,028,774 in fines and penalties, the highest it has ever been. ALBANY, N.Y. – New York surpassed its previous gross … Read more
Minnesota has introduced a new bill that will hopefully legalize sports betting. Senator Jeremy Miller made his third attempt at legalizing sports betting with the Minnesota Sports Betting Act 3.0. The Senate wants to use the tax revenue to bring major sporting events to Minnesota and allocate funds to youth sports programs. SAINT PAUL, Minn. … Read more
After the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act was shot down in 2024, Casey Eure reworked the bill and brought the proposal forward again in 2025. The new bill proposes promising changes that could ensure both large and small casinos benefit from mobile online betting. The passing of this bill could be a huge success for … Read more