Pat Evans, Author at Legal Sports Report

Canada Sports Betting Reactions From Across The Industry

With the Senate of Canada’s passage of C-218 Tuesday, operators are ready for sports betting in Canada. Following three days of debate and proposed amendments, the Senate passed the bill amending the Criminal Code to allow for single-game sports betting in Canada. The bill was passed by the House of Commons in April and began […] Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Final Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Receive Governor’s Signature

Louisiana sports betting is on its way to launch as Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the final pieces of legislation into law Tuesday. The main regulatory and appropriation bills for Louisiana sports betting, SB 247 and SB 142, join the already signed tax and fee structure bill, HB 697. The bills set up the main […] Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Canada Sports Betting On The Way After Senate Passage

Canada sports betting could launch within months as the Canadian Parliament amended the nation’s Criminal Code to allow for single-game wagering Tuesday. The Senate of Canada passed bill C-218 without any amendments Tuesday, 57-20 with five abstentions. Debate on the bill started Thursday but ended as sitting time expired and discussion continued Monday. The Senate postponed […] Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Arizona Sports Betting On Track Following Public Comment Period

Aside from a few minor suggestions for changes, rules for Arizona sports betting took another step closer to the finish line Monday. The Arizona Department of Gaming held public discussions on a draft of AZ sports betting rules last week and Monday. The meetings should keep Arizona sports betting on track for a planneed Sept. […] Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Will Canada Sports Betting Bill Squeak Through Before Deadline?

The Senate of Canada expects to hold a final vote for a bill allowing sports betting in Canada on Tuesday. The Senate briefly continued the debate on C-218 Monday, voting down an amendment before postponing the third reading of the bill to Tuesday. The amendment was to explicitly include the First Nations indigenous groups in […] Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Canada Sports Betting Bill Final Debate Starts But No Vote Yet

The third hearing for a bill legalizing single-game sports betting in Canada came up short Thursday but could continue Monday. The Senate began debate on C-218 but ran into the end of Thursday’s sitting time. The bill is back on the Order Paper on Monday, but the Senate must conduct government business ahead of it. Parliament’s session ends […] Read More

Posted on: June 18, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Arizona Sports Betting Rules Ready For Public Review

Arizona sports betting rules are ready for public comment. The Arizona Department of Gaming posted rules for both daily fantasy sports and sports betting in Arizona on Tuesday. Interested parties have until midnight on June 21 to submit comments. There are four areas under consideration: Number of skins License fees Tax rate (or what Arizona is […] Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Canada Sports Betting Bill Sponsor ‘Optimistic’ For Passage This Week

The Senate sponsor for a bill to legalize single-game sports betting in Canada is optimistic it will pass its third reading this week. Sen. David Wells told LSR on Friday that bill C-218 should be up for third reading on Tuesday. The bill, which amends the Criminal Code to allow single-game sports betting in Canada, was […] Read More

Posted on: June 14, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Iowa Sports Betting Holds Steady With Cooling Sports Schedule

Despite a lighter sports schedule in May, Iowa sports betting kept a steady pace. The state handle was down a modest 2.9% compared to April, with $114.9 million in bets, according to an Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission release last week. Sportsbook operators generated $6.1 million in revenue, good for a 5.3% hold. Iowa sports betting generated […] Read More

Posted on: June 14, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Squeak Through On Last Day Of Session

The second bill needed to enact Louisiana sports betting passed the Senate on Thursday, passing on the last day of the legislative session. Senators passed the main Louisiana sports betting regulatory bill, SB 247. Following a conference committee, the Senate also passed SB 142, which appropriates revenue from sports betting. The bills now head to Gov. […] Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2021 | | Pat Evans