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Maryland Sports Betting Turns In Modest First Revenue Report

Limited to five retail sportsbooks, Maryland sports betting set a modest foundation in December. Maryland bettors wagered $16.5 million in December 2021, according to a report from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Sports betting in Maryland kicked off Dec. 9 when a retail sportsbook at MGM National Harbor opened. Four more sportsbooks opened throughout […] Read More

Posted on: January 11, 2022 | | Pat Evans

New Alabama Sports Betting Bill Effort Shaping Up

The journey to Alabama sports betting could be more interesting in 2022. An effort in 2021 nearly made it through both chambers of the Alabama legislature before fizzling out in the House on the last day of the session. This year, at least one senator is planning to introduce a “comprehensive gaming bill,” which would […] Read More

Posted on: January 10, 2022 | | Pat Evans

The Week In Sports Betting News: When Do Remaining NY Books Arrive?

Happy Monday, everyone, especially to those still riding high on last week’s top sports betting news: the launch of mobile betting in New York. Before completely saying goodbye to 2021, though, make sure to check out the LSR Podcast recapping the biggest stories of last year. We are quickly into the thick of 2022, though, […] Read More

Posted on: January 10, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Opinion: Thanks Jersey, New York Can Take Sports Betting From Here

Strong opinions are coded into the DNA of New Yorkers: Our pizza and bagels are better than yours. Not sorry. We’re not walking too fast. You’re walking too slowly. And Jersey? Don’t get us started about New Jersey. That last one explains why watching New York politicians dither while the New Jersey sports betting market […] Read More

Posted on: January 8, 2022 | | Adam Candee

New TN Sports Betting Regulator Works To Ease Lottery-Caused Backlog

Tennessee‘s Sports Wagering Advisory Committee is the regulator of TN sports betting as of Jan. 1. It has plenty to tackle already following months of inaction by its predecessor. The SWAC took over the job previously done by the Tennessee Education Lottery after legislation calling for the change passed in 2021. TEL CEO Rebecca Hargrove […] Read More

Posted on: January 7, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Mobile NY Sports Betting Apps Will Launch Saturday

At least four online NY sports betting platforms can launch at 9 a.m. Saturday, according to New York gaming regulators. Four of the nine licensed operators have “satisfied all statutory and regulatory requirements” for launch: BetRivers Caesars Sportsbook DraftKings Sportsbook FanDuel Sportsbook It will be up to each sportsbook to determine when it will start taking […] Read More

Posted on: January 6, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Mobile NY Sportsbooks Should Launch By Mid-January, Senator Says

There has not been much information on mobile NY sportsbooks since operators were selected back in November. That does not mean there has been little work, though. In fact, Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. said most of the heavy lifting is close to done for mobile New York sports betting to go live. “I think that […] Read More

Posted on: January 4, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Will ‘Mississippi Mobile’ Become Real For Sportsbooks?

It’s a new year, which means there will be another push to legalize fully mobile Mississippi sportsbooks. But will they finally pass? Rep. Cedric Burnett filed HB 184, which should sound familiar to anyone watching Mississippi sports betting since its retail launch in 2018. Burnett’s latest bill is similar to his attempts in 2019 and […] Read More

Posted on: January 4, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Arkansas Takes Big Step Toward Legalizing Online Sports Betting

The Arkansas Racing Commission voted to adopt new rules for casinos, allowing the expansion to online sports betting in the state. Read More

Posted on: December 30, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Maryland Sportsbooks Keep Opening … Slowly

Four Maryland retail sportsbooks are open with the approval of Ocean Downs Casino and a fifth could open this week, but online is still waiting. Read More

Posted on: December 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans