News and developments specifically related to legislation and regulation.
Rhode Island Sports Betting Clears Legislature, Heads To Governor’s Desk
Rhode Island is on the precipice of legal sports betting, as a Senate committee approved a budget plan that includes regulation of gambling on sports.
False Start? Congress Announces Sports Betting Hearing, Then Reportedly Postpones It
Congress will tackle the topic of sports betting in the US, with a hearing scheduled for Tuesday in the House of Representatives.
Kentucky Lawmakers Create Panel To Advance Sports Betting Regulation
Kentucky lawmakers will take another look at legalizing sports betting in the commonwealth as other states move to regulate it.
Last Gasp For NY Sports Betting? Senate, Assembly Bills Amended Yet Again
In a sign that interests in the New York Senate are not giving up on sports betting legislation, the bill in that chamber was again...
Rhode Island Sports Betting Is Coming: House Approves Budget, Still Needs Senate Approval
The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved a budget that includes legal sports betting at the two casinos in the state, according to media reports.
Does NY Sports Betting Have A Backup Plan? Referendum Bill Sees Action
A bill to change the New York constitution to allow sports betting was amended and recommitted to committee on Thursday, as lawmakers struggle to pass existing...
Oneida Nation Opposes NY Sports Betting Bill In Letter To Governor
The Oneida Indian Nation voiced its opposition to the current New York sports betting legislation in a letter to counsel for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Legal Sports...
New York Sports Betting Bill ‘On Life Support’ In Legislature
A new New York sports betting law might have to wait another year, as bills in both houses of the state legislature face an uphill climb
Michigan Sports Betting Passes House, But A Second Bill Is Needed, Sponsor Says
Although the Lawful Internet Gaming Act passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday references sports betting, bill author Rep. Brandt Iden tells Legal...
Could Legal Sports Betting Bring Back Annoying TV Advertising?
As state legislatures work to enact legal sports betting as a source of revenue, sportsbooks could find restrictions in their ability to differentiate themselves.
