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Analyzing Washington Sports Betting Challenge By Maverick Gaming

Were you wondering what happened to America’s sports betting hero, former Solicitor General Ted Olson? Well, he is back in the space in Washington sports betting, in something of a different role this time. Olson and his colleagues at the law firm Gibson Dunn filed a complaint Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the […] Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | | John Holden

Will Oregon Sports Betting Blast Off With DraftKings Taking Over?

DraftKings will take over operation of Oregon sports betting from the state lottery, with the transition starting January 18th. Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Betway, SI Sportsbook Set To Launch VA Sportsbooks By April

Two more VA sportsbooks should be live by the beginning of April, according to an update Wednesday from the Virginia Lottery. Both SI Sportsbook by 888 and Betway from Digital Gaming should go live in the first quarter, Deputy Director of Gaming Compliance Gina Smith said. Another three unidentified operators are under review, which would […] Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Small Businesses Ask For Legal MA Sports Betting From Senate

The requests for Senate action first came from the Massachusetts House and Gov. Charlie Baker. Now, nearly 90 small businesses are asking the Senate to legalize sports betting in MA. According to the Springfield Republican, those businesses penned a letter to the state’s 40 senators in support of a bill from Sen. Adam Gomez that […] Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Minnesota Sports Betting Talks Continue Ahead of Legislative Session

The legislator set to lead a Minnesota sports betting effort this year said he is still working diligently to prepare the bill. While Rep. Zack Stephenson has not introduced a bill yet, he told LSR this week serious conversations with stakeholders are ongoing. As chair of the House Commerce Committee, Stephenson announced in November 2021 MN sports betting […] Read More

Posted on: January 11, 2022 | | Pat Evans

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