Legal Sports Betting & Daily Fantasy Sports Opinion

Opinion: Official League Data Gets Messy In Maryland Sports Betting Regulations

With the news that proposed Maryland sports betting regulations were approved by the state’s lottery and gaming commission last month, the state took one step closer to catching up to surrounding states that have already successfully launched sports betting operations. But, while this is an exciting development for the Old Line State the regulations are unique […] Read More

Posted on: August 5, 2021 | | John Holden

Opinion: How NCAA Concession On NIL Rules Could Affect US Sports Betting Industry

The college sports world has undergone as much change in the last month as just about any period in recent memory, including new rules affecting name, image, and likeness (NIL.) It began with the Supreme Court‘s Alston decision that found NCAA restrictions on academic-related aid to violate federal antitrust laws and continued through July 1 when […] Read More

Posted on: July 29, 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

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

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

Opinion: Where US Sports Betting Stands Three Years After The Fall Of PASPA

Monday, May 14, 2018, was probably the biggest date for sports betting in the United States in the last 100 years. The 2018 Supreme Court calendar had a number of high profile cases to decide. They touched on major social issues like Masterpiece Cakeshop. They addressed important commercial issues like the internet sales tax case, […] Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | John Holden

Opinion: Five Aspects of the Florida Compact Worth A Look

What’s next in Florida sports betting? The future of the new gambling compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis sits on uncertain legal ground, at least the aspects of the agreement that would bring mobile betting to the Sunshine State. While more details are likely to come out about how the two sides […] Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2021 | | John Holden

Analysis: Why DraftKings Stock Is Falling And What It Means For US Sports Betting

DraftKings stock is down more than 40% from its recent highs and the downturn could have an impact on the reset of the industry. Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Opinion: Tribal Gaming Issues Loom Over Mobile NY Sports Betting Deal

Editor’s note: Legal Sports Report consulted with multiple gaming industry and legal experts to produce this editorial article about NY sports betting. If pressure makes diamonds, maybe the Governor of New York and the Legislature should put the sports betting deal back because it is far from pretty. The “deal,” is an apparent compromise from […] Read More

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Staff