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Opinion: Tribal Gaming Issues Loom Over Mobile NY Sports Betting Deal

Editor’s note: Legal Sports Report consulted with multiple gaming industry and legal experts to produce this editorial article about NY sports betting. If pressure makes diamonds, maybe the Governor of New York and the Legislature should put the sports betting deal back because it is far from pretty. The “deal,” is an apparent compromise from […] Read More

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Staff

Bill To Shake Up TN Sports Betting Regulation Passes Senate

A bill that would ad more voices to TN sports betting regulation passed the Senate Thursday and heads to the House. SB 588 would give the Sports Wagering Advisory Committee some real power. Currently, the nine-person panel appointed by various government leaders exists for suggestions on sports betting in Tennessee. Sen. Ed Jackson sponsored the bill […] Read More

Posted on: April 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Who Applied For The Last Mobile CT Sports Betting Skin?

There is plenty of interest in the last remaining license to operate CT sports betting, the Connecticut Lottery announced Monday. The Lottery received 15 responses to its request for qualifications, which launched 11 days before its Friday deadline. The process remains on an accelerated timeline with the hopes of launching CT sports betting in time […] Read More

Posted on: April 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

NY Sports Betting Regulator Reveals What A Platform Provider And Operator Actually Are

The New York State Gaming Commission clarified how mobile NY sports betting will shake out, though there are still some questions. The NYSGC answered select questions from the industry now that sports betting in New York is finally going mobile. The answers are definitely helpful but do not go into all the necessary details yet. […] Read More

Posted on: April 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Opinion: Why Florida Sports Betting Deal Still Might Not Happen

Florida sports betting might need to work out some kinks before reaching the market. A landmark deal reached between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida sees the Sunshine State extend the Tribe’s gaming exclusivity deal in exchange for a 30-year agreement to make payments of at least $500 million annually to […] Read More

Posted on: April 26, 2021 | | John Holden

The Week In Sports Betting News: Florida, Seminole Finally Agree

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting news was again dominated by one of the crown-jewel states after New York owned headlines for so long. Sports betting in Florida looks like it is actually happening with a new compact signed between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Indians. Be sure to follow @LSPReport on Twitter for any […] Read More

Posted on: April 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Florida Sports Betting Close To Reality As Governor, Seminole Sign New Compact

The state and the Seminole Tribe signed a new gaming compact on Friday that included "state-wide mobile sports wagering". Read More

Posted on: April 23, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Canada Sports Betting Bill Receives House Of Commons Approval

A bill repealing the ban on single-game sports betting in Canada is on to the next step. The House of Commons adopted C-218 on its third reading Thursday evening. The bill would enable provincial governments to regulate sports betting in Canada. “One thing I find attractive about this legislation is the fact this activity is already going […] Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Next VA Sports Betting License Awarded To Unibet, More Coming

Old Dominion is finally in double digits for betting licenses as the state lottery handed out its 10th VA sports betting license. The Virginia Lottery posted a Unibet temporary license approval on its website Thursday, though approval date was technically Wednesday. Unibet’s parent company Kindred sent out a release Thursday confirming the license. “We are excited […] Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

William Hill US CEO Joe Asher Out As Caesars Finishes Takeover

New William Hill owner Caesars Entertainment will be moving forward without the head of the sportsbook’s US operations. Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US since 2012, stepped down, both Caesars and Asher confirmed Thursday. CDC Gaming Reports first reported the information. “This is true,” Asher told LSR in an email. “Future plans are to take a little […] Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Sports Betting

Opinion: Tribal Gaming Issues Loom Over Mobile NY Sports Betting Deal

Bill To Shake Up TN Sports Betting Regulation Passes Senate

Who Applied For The Last Mobile CT Sports Betting Skin?

NY Sports Betting Regulator Reveals What A Platform Provider And Operator Actually Are

Opinion: Why Florida Sports Betting Deal Still Might Not Happen

The Week In Sports Betting News: Florida, Seminole Finally Agree

Florida Sports Betting Close To Reality As Governor, Seminole Sign New Compact

Canada Sports Betting Bill Receives House Of Commons Approval

Next VA Sports Betting License Awarded To Unibet, More Coming

William Hill US CEO Joe Asher Out As Caesars Finishes Takeover

Alabama Sports Betting Down To The Wire In House

Caesars Going All-In On House Sports Betting Brand Following William Hill Deal

Key Representative Lays Out Louisiana Sports Betting Situation

Long-Awaited Ohio Sports Betting Bill Expected This Week, Sponsor Says

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