News and developments specifically related to legislation and regulation.
Lawmakers Could Revisit Mississippi Sports Betting In Special Session
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant could call state legislators into special session within days to address issues related to sports betting. A report from Mississippi News...
Illinois Sports Betting Legislative Hearings May Take Place Next Month
Illinois sports betting could gain a bit of traction next month, according to Legal Sports Report sources. New hearings on sports betting could take place...
Lawmaker Says NY Sports Betting Bill ‘Not Dead, But In A Coma;’ Expects Wagering At Commercial Casinos In 2018
New York Assemblyman Gary Pretlow blamed Gov. Andrew Cuomo and opposition from Indian tribes for the failure to pass sports betting legislation. But commercial casinos...
New Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Surfaces, With Three Percent Tax On Handle
Kentucky continues to prepare for a push to legalize sports betting in 2019, with legislation teed up for the 2019 legislative session.
As Rhode Island Sports Betting Becomes Legal, Could Connecticut Be Next In Line?
In theory, Connecticut sports betting could start before the start of football season. It’s the outcome everyone involved wants. Making that desire a reality could...
The NFL Is Now Getting Its Hands Dirty On Sports Betting Policy At State Level
The NFL has started lobbying for its preferred policies in sports betting at the state level for the first time, with a letter written to...
Rhode Island Sports Betting Is Official As Governor Enacts Law; October Launch Targeted
Rhode Island sports betting crossed the finish line Friday morning and could be active within three months.
West Virginia Sports Betting Poised To Go Live By End Of Summer As Lottery OK’s Regulations
After becoming the first state to legalize sports betting in 2018, West Virginia now has a framework in place for the industry with regulations approved on...
Mississippi Sports Betting Could Go Live July 21, As MGM Casinos Tease Launch
The Mississippi Gaming Commission voted to adopt regulations to oversee sports betting at casinos in the state on Thursday morning. And then MGM Resorts announced its...
No Sports Betting Law Passed in New York; Pro Leagues Lose Out On Royalty Fee
Start spreading the news: New York sports betting is leaving today. Despite bills with some momentum in both houses, New York state legislators closed their...
