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LSR Q&A: Canadian Gaming Association CEO on Canada Sports Betting

The journey to single-game sports betting in Canada was more than a decade’s worth of effort. On June 22, the Canadian Parliament passed C-218 to repeal the country’s ban on single-event sports wagering. Before Canada sports betting can fully launch, however, provinces need to set up their regulations. Late last month, many industry stakeholders expressed delight in the […] Read More

Posted on: July 7, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Ohio Sports Betting An Issue For Autumn As June Deadline Passes

The seemingly possible task of passing an Ohio sports betting bill by June 30 finally fell short. Multiple efforts by the Senate to push legal Ohio sportsbooks through the House failed this week. The House, not closely involved in the crafting of SB 176, decided not to rush through the process. Of course, the Senate […] Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Tax Rate, License Fees For AZ Sports Betting Released In New Draft

The AZ sports betting market could feature one of the more industry-friendly tax rates in the country. A second draft of rules released Friday by the Arizona Department of Gaming proposes separate tax rates for retail and mobile Arizona sports betting revenue: 8% on retail wagers 10% on mobile wagers The new draft also sets […] Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Adam Candee

Fuhgeddaboudit: Gaming Commission Misses NY Sports Betting Deadline

The time to prepare the RFA for mobile NY sports betting must have passed in a New York minute for the Gaming Commission. The New York State Gaming Commission failed to launch the bidding period for online sportsbooks in New York by July 1 as required by law. The commission had nearly two and a […] Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Yet Again, Maine Sports Betting Bill On The Home Straight

A week after many thought the state legislature approved Maine sports betting, there are still a couple more hoops to jump through. Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Maryland Sports Betting Commission Fills Out With Appointments

Maryland sports betting is inching closer to the start as Gov. Larry Hogan filled out the state’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission with two appointments Wednesday. Hogan appointed to the commission: Former TeleCommunications Systems CFO Thomas Brandt Retired Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore CEO Bert Hash, Jr. The license review process will begin after the […] Read More

Posted on: July 1, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Canada Sports Betting Bill Receives Royal Assent

The bill ending the federal ban on single-event sports betting in Canada received Royal Assent Wednesday. Now an official act of the Canadian Parliament, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must set an effective date for the Canada sports betting amendment. The Senate of Canada approved bill C-218 on June 22, while the House of Commons approved […] Read More

Posted on: July 1, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Louisiana Sports Betting Likely Delayed By Lack Of Regulator

The original goal of launching Louisiana sports betting during the 2021 football season is in jeopardy. That news came in a Lafayette Daily Advertiser interview with Senate President Patrick Page Cortez, one of the main sponsors for Louisiana sports betting legislation. Cortez and fellow sponsors Senator Rick Ward and Rep. John Stefanski hoped to launch sports […] Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2021 | | Pat Evans

First Written Comments On Arizona Sports Betting Rules Released

The Arizona Department of Gaming published the first set of written comments for a draft of Arizona sports betting rules. The comments came a little more than a week after the rules draft was released and public comment sessions were held. The public comment period closed June 21. Most of the written comments echoed the […] Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Key Mobile NY Sports Betting Backer ‘Very Optimistic’ On Bidding

One of the most important players involved in legalizing mobile NY sports betting this year is ready to get the process started. Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. told LSR he is very optimistic about who will get involved in the bidding process, which is expected to open no later than Thursday. “All I hear is enthusiasm […] Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2021 | | Matthew Waters