Eric Ramsey, Author at Legal Sports Report

Illinois Lawmakers Vote To Approve Sports Betting On Last Day Of Session

An 18-month effort to legalize sports betting in Illinois finally came togther during overtime, with both chambers voting to approve expanded gambling. Read More

Posted on: June 2, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

It’s Up To You, New York: Sports Betting Bills Walking Perilous Path

A bill to legalize online sports betting is finally on the move in New York, but its prospects for passage remain fuzzy with three weeks left in session. Read More

Posted on: May 30, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

PA Sports Betting Mobile Launches: Everything We Know Right Now

Pennsylvania sports betting is fully live, as the first online/mobile platforms have opened their virtual windows. Click through to read a full overview of the PA sports betting market. Read More

Posted on: May 28, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Louisiana Sports Betting Bill Receives Mortal Hit From Poison Pill Amendments

A pair of untenable amendments added in committee on Tuesday appears to signal the death of the Louisiana sports betting bill. Read More

Posted on: May 28, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Sports Betting Legislative Lasso: Tennessee Legalizes, Illinois’ Final Push

The leagues' fingerprints all over the lasso this week, with official data becoming a pivotal issue in states considering sports betting bills. Read More

Posted on: May 27, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Sports Betting Finally Expands South As Tennessee Bill Becomes Law

Tennessee officially legalized sports betting on Friday, setting more than one precedent for the young industry in the US. Read More

Posted on: May 24, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

WV Online Sports Betting Ready To Return? DraftKings Sportsbook App Near Launch

Online sports betting is coming back to West Virginia. Regulators have approved the DraftKings Sportsbook app, according to a local report. Read More

Posted on: May 22, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Sports Betting Legislative Lasso: Iowa Gets In; Tennessee Next In Line

Iowa is the third US state to legalize sports betting this year, and Tennessee appears likely to add its name to the roster this week. Read More

Posted on: May 20, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Still Missing Mobile, Seasonal Decline Dents Pennsylvania Sports Betting Revenue For April

With online/mobile platforms still unavailable, Pennsylvania sportsbooks saw their revenue dip in what figures to be the final month of retail-only betting. Read More

Posted on: May 16, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

A Handful Of Thoughts On Fox Bet’s Potential Impact Within Legal Sports Betting

The full impact of the sports betting deal linking Fox Sports & The Stars Group won't be evident for a while, but here are a few quick thoughts on Fox Bet. Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey