John Holden, Author at Legal Sports Report

Questions About New Effort To Change Florida Sports Betting

A new ballot initiative purportedly backed by DraftKings and FanDuel was filed this week If passed, it would allow for statewide commercial mobile sports betting in Florida. The announcement comes as numerous questions swirl about the viability of the mobile provisions within the state’s new compact with the Seminole Tribe. Both the mayor of Miami […] Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | John Holden

Opinion: How Prepared Is Canada For Legal Sports Betting?

The clock continues to tick on sports betting in Canada, but with more hope. It looks like optimism for Canada successfully passing a measure that would allow for single-game sports betting is growing. The Senate’s Standing Committee on Banking, Trade, and Commerce scheduled three hearings on the legislation, after which point they will send a […] Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2021 | | John Holden

New FBI Unit Emerges Targeting Sports Corruption Including Esports

The feds appear to be getting more involved in the type of activity surrounding an interesting esports situation. As part of a still-developing story of match-fixing within esports, details of a new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) unit came out. The exact scope of the new unit is not yet known. However, according to a […] Read More

Posted on: June 11, 2021 | | John Holden

Mark Miami Beach Mayor A No On Compact To Bring Sports Betting To Florida

There is at least one prominent Florida man opposed to the deal to bring legal sports betting to the state. As potential fans of Florida sports betting hold their breath waiting for the Department of the Interior to review the compact, Miami Beach mayor Dan Gelber is not excited about the potential expansion of gambling in […] Read More

Posted on: June 7, 2021 | | John Holden

Could Japan Lean Into Next Legal Sports Betting Expansion?

Could Japan be next into the legal sports betting fray on global games? Much of the world co-existed with sports betting before the U.S. did when the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act three years ago last month. A number of countries including Canada are rethinking their situations, and now […] Read More

Posted on: June 4, 2021 | | John Holden

A Deeper Look At What Lies Ahead In Florida Sports Betting Journey

Although farther along than many ever thought it would get, Florida sports betting still has a journey to travel. With news that Governor Ron DeSantis signed off on the new compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida following a special session of the Florida legislature, that means that the compact’s […] Read More

Posted on: June 2, 2021 | | John Holden

Room For Hope With Canada Sports Betting Bill In The Senate

All is not lost for sports betting in Canada despite apparent challenges. It was just more than a week ago that Kevin Waugh, the bill sponsor for C-218, expressed doubt over the Senate’s ability to pass legislation that would pave the way for single-game sports betting in Canada. But at least one Senator from Waugh’s […] Read More

Posted on: June 2, 2021 | | John Holden

Bump In The Road Ahead For Legal Sports Betting In Canada?

Sports betting in Canada traveled a relatively uneventful path in the past few months. It was just in April that Bill C-218 sailed through the House of Commons with great ease. The legislation that would repeal the provision within the Criminal Code of Canada that prohibits wagering on single events seemed to enjoy widespread support […] Read More

Posted on: May 24, 2021 | | John Holden

Analysis: Still More Questions Than Answers For Mobile Sports Betting In Florida

On Friday, we were given a bit of a peek under the hood at the potential setup for Florida sports betting. We saw just how the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe believe their newly signed compact that would govern FL sports betting could operate. The Florida Legislature posted a question-and-answer document regarding the […] Read More

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | | John Holden

Opinion: Official League Data Back With Vengeance in Florida DFS Bill

A new DFS bill in Florida demands some closer scrutiny on official league data. While much of the gambling world has focused its attention on the pending compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe, a fantasy sports bill was placed on the Agenda for the legislature’s special session. While fantasy sports have become […] Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | John Holden