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Opinion: Welcome To Kansas, The New Las Vegas Of Sports Betting

Dorothy might have left Kansas on her trip to Oz, but if she enjoys sports betting, she is going to want to get back soon. In 1918, a survey crew determined that Lebanon, Kan., is the geographic center of the contiguous United States. So if you have not been, the time to visit Kansas is […] Read More

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | John Holden

Louisiana Sports Betting Dips Despite Local Final Four

Despite hosting a slew of out-of-town bettors for the Final Four, Louisiana sports betting handle shrank for a second straight month in April. Louisiana sportsbooks took $208.3 million in bets during April, according to a Louisiana Gaming Control Board report released Monday. The figure is a 10.5% decrease from the $232.7 million wagered in March and […] Read More

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Three Issues MA Sports Betting Conference Must Settle

The Massachusetts Senate appointed its conference committee members that will negotiate MA sports betting with the House. The appointment of Sens. Eric Lesser, Patrick O’Connor and Michael Rodrigues came Thursday after the Senate insisted on changes it made to H 3993. On Tuesday, the House chose not to concur with the changes made to the […] Read More

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Horse Racing Inclusion Dampens Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Chances

A Minnesota Senate committee sent a sports betting bill to the floor Thursday, loaded with an amendment likely to end any chance of legalization this year. The MN Senate Finance Committee advanced HF 788 to the Senate floor Thursday. The House passed the MN sports betting bill last week, but the Senate committee added a […] Read More

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Pat Evans

PA Sports Betting Results Show Aggressive FanDuel Push Working

FanDuel is staying aggressive when it comes to acquiring players and it shows in the PA sports betting report for April. Pennsylvania sportsbooks reported $572.8 million in handle for April. That is down nearly 19.9% compared to March because of a slower sports calendar, but is up 19.5% from last April. Sports betting revenue grew […] Read More

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Fanatics Backs California Sports Betting Push Without Clear Market Path

Fanatics needs 10 sports betting licenses to be eligible for a California betting license. LSR investigates how it can get them. Read More

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Online Maryland Sports Betting In 2022 Likely Dead

A lengthy bureaucratic process for Maryland sports betting continues to have no end in sight. The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Committee met again Wednesday with little movement. The SWARC is tasked with establishing guidelines for awarding competitive licenses and ensuring minority- and women-owned business participation in the MD sports betting industry. With the continued delays in […] Read More

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Can Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Make Waves In Senate?

With just a few days left in the 2022 legislative session, Minnesota sports betting faces an uphill climb. The Minnesota House advanced a MN sports betting bill, HF 788, last week, 70-57. The Senate Finance Committee will hear the bill Thursday and could send it to the chamber floor. However, the bill’s path to the finish […] Read More

Posted on: May 18, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Ohio Sports Betting Will Start Near Jan. 1, Regulator Says

Thinking the earlier application window for Ohio sports betting would lead to a faster launch was flawed logic, it seems. As it turns out, that earlier window will not have a big impact on when the state launches, its regulator said at Wednesday‘s meeting. A spokesperson told LSR the launch date for Ohio sportsbooks will not […] Read More

Posted on: May 18, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

House Rejects MA Sports Betting Changes, Conference On Deck

The Massachusetts House did not accept the changes made by the Senate to its MA sports betting bill, as expected. There was little discussion on the House floor during Tuesday‘s 16–minute informal session. The House quickly voted not to concur to the changes to H 3993, setting the stage for a conference committee. Both sides […] Read More

Posted on: May 18, 2022 | | Matthew Waters