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Canada Sports Betting Bill Final Debate Starts But No Vote Yet

The third hearing for a bill legalizing single-game sports betting in Canada came up short Thursday but could continue Monday. The Senate began debate on C-218 but ran into the end of Thursday’s sitting time. The bill is back on the Order Paper on Monday, but the Senate must conduct government business ahead of it. Parliament’s session ends […] Read More

Posted on: June 18, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Maine Sports Betting Bill Passes Senate Despite Sponsor U-Turn

Sen. Louis Luchini spoke out against his LD1352 thanks to a tethering clause, but colleagues passed the bill 23 votes to 12. Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Ball Finally Rolling As MA Sports Betting Hearing Starts Tedious Process

After more than five hours of testimony, the MA sports betting discussion is exactly where it was before the hearing started. Plenty of interested parties testified at the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Thursday afternoon. That included casino operators, sportsbook operators, simulcast facilities, and sports team/league representatives. But by now, there are […] Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Pennsylvania Sportsbook Revenue Creeps Upward In May

Pennsylvania sportsbooks took a step back in May, as handle fell around 7% month-on-month to $447 million. Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Arizona Sports Betting Rules Ready For Public Review

Arizona sports betting rules are ready for public comment. The Arizona Department of Gaming posted rules for both daily fantasy sports and sports betting in Arizona on Tuesday. Interested parties have until midnight on June 21 to submit comments. There are four areas under consideration: Number of skins License fees Tax rate (or what Arizona is […] Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Ohio Sports Betting Bill Moves to House After Months Of Discussion

A proposed bill to legalize sports betting in Ohio is finally out of the Senate and on the way to the House. The Senate passed SB 176, 30-2 with one abstention, to send the bill to the House after months of hearings. Sen. Kirk Schuring, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Gaming, said earlier […] Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Baseball Bets Propel New Jersey Sportsbooks To Strong May Revenue

NJ sportsbooks saw sports betting handle climb in May despite a slowdown in the sports calendar, with handle up 14% month-on-month. Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Opinion: How Prepared Is Canada For Legal Sports Betting?

The clock continues to tick on sports betting in Canada, but with more hope. It looks like optimism for Canada successfully passing a measure that would allow for single-game sports betting is growing. The Senate’s Standing Committee on Banking, Trade, and Commerce scheduled three hearings on the legislation, after which point they will send a […] Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2021 | | John Holden

Plenty Of Interest In Remaining VA Sports Betting Licenses

There is once again an abundance of applicants for the remaining VA sports betting licenses. The Virginia Lottery received 18 applications from May 15-31 for up to five sportsbook licenses available in the state, according to a lottery spokesperson: “Those applications are currently being reviewed. We don’t have a definite date as to when new […] Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Ohio Sports Betting Start Date Pushed Back As Bill Advances

An Ohio sports betting bill is finally on the move after more than a dozen Select Committee on Gaming meetings. The committee unanimously voted SB 176 out of committee Tuesday afternoon, but not before the bill took on a number of changes. An omnibus amendment made changes across a wide scope. Those included increasing mobile […] Read More

Posted on: June 15, 2021 | | Matthew Waters