Matthew Kredell, Author at Legal Sports Report

Louisiana Likely To Have DFS By NFL Season After Governor Signs Tax Bill

Louisiana's governor signed a tax bill for Louisiana daily fantasy sports, setting up DFS sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel to operate by NFL season. Read More

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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California Sports Betting Could Make 2022 Ballot As Tribes Get Extension

A California Superior Court judge granted an extension for a coalition of California Indian tribes to gather signatures for a sports betting initaitive. Read More

Posted on: July 1, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Fast Track To Mobile Sports Betting In Michigan Appears Open

Michigan is pursuing a more aggressive timeline to have mobile sports betting up and running in October. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) provided an optimistic timeline it is following and even hoping to improve upon to get MI sports betting online more quickly. “Everyone seems to be working toward getting this launched sooner rather […] Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

California Sports Betting Bill Dead As Tribal Opposition Too Strong

The California sports betting bill is dead, according to its sponsor. Sen. Bill Dodd confirmed to Legal Sports Report that he is pulling his CA sports betting bill because of opposition from Indian gaming tribes. Dodd explained the move in a statement: “Given the deadlines for getting a measure on the November ballot and the impact of […] Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

License Fee Doubles In California Sports Betting Amendments

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Posted on: June 18, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

No End To California Sports Betting Suspense As Hearing Delayed

A Senate committee decision on the California sports betting bill previously scheduled for Thursday was pushed back to Tuesday. Read More

Posted on: June 18, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

How New California Sports Betting Amendments Shoot For Compromise

Proposed changes to the California sports betting bill provide further restrictions on cardrooms and a multiyear phase-in of mobile wagering. Legal Sports Report obtained an overview sheet of proposed amendments for SCA 6 that author Sen. Bill Dodd sent Tuesday to tribal leaders. The amendments attempt to address concerns raised by tribes on California sports betting at […] Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell