Sports Betting Is All The Rage In The Midwest: New Bills Pop Up In Illinois, Iowa, Missouri

Sports Betting Is All The Rage In The Midwest: New Bills Pop Up In Illinois, Iowa, Missouri

Three different sports betting bills surfaced in the Midwest this week, demonstrating the quickening pace with which legislatures are looking to address the issue of single-game wagering. Read More

Posted on: January 31, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

No Joy In Iowa For Daily Fantasy Sports, As Bill Is Not Likely To Pass

A push to legalize paid-entry fantasy sports sites like DraftKings and FanDuel looks like it will fall short in Iowa. Read More

Posted on: April 17, 2017 | | Dustin Gouker

Ex-NBA Commish David Stern Goes Rogue Again, Says Fantasy Sports Show That “Americans Love To Gamble”

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern again went off script for the daily fantasy sports industry, equating DFS to gambling at a horse-racing conference. Read More

Posted on: June 8, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Dead For Current Legislative Session

A Louisiana bill that would have legalized daily fantasy sports is dead for the current legislative session after encountering opposition from lobbying groups. What happened? The bill from Rep. Joseph Lopinto — HB 475 — sought to create a carveout in state law that differentiated playing fantasy sports from gambling. Legal Sports Report learned that the Louisiana Family Forum and some brick-and-mortar gaming interests in the […] Read More

Posted on: June 2, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

Future Of Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Threatened By Opposition, Lobbying Efforts

Editor’s Note: See updated story here. A Louisiana bill that would legalize daily fantasy sports has met with opposition that threatens the bill’s future, at least for this legislative session. What happened? The bill from Rep. Joseph Lopinto — HB 475 — seeks to create a carveout in state law that differentiates playing fantasy sports from gambling. Legal Sports […] Read More

Posted on: May 29, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

Kansas Fantasy Sports Bill Nears Finish Line, Reaches Governor’s Desk After Passing State Legislature

The Kansas state legislature passed a bill legalizing fantasy sports in the state, marking the most progress by a bill dealing with DFS has made this year. Read More

Posted on: May 7, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

Somehow, DFS Is Managing To Stay Off The Radar Of Gambling Opponents In Congress

The daily fantasy sports industry is still not in the crosshairs of a bill that aims to shut down several forms of online gambling in the United States, according to a recent article in “The Hill.” DFS, not on the radar Either because of lack of interest, or a lack of knowledge, the forces behind […] Read More

Posted on: April 21, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

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Sports Betting Is All The Rage In The Midwest: New Bills Pop Up In Illinois, Iowa, Missouri

No Joy In Iowa For Daily Fantasy Sports, As Bill Is Not Likely To Pass

Ex-NBA Commish David Stern Goes Rogue Again, Says Fantasy Sports Show That “Americans Love To Gamble”

Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Dead For Current Legislative Session

Future Of Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Threatened By Opposition, Lobbying Efforts

Kansas Fantasy Sports Bill Nears Finish Line, Reaches Governor’s Desk After Passing State Legislature

Somehow, DFS Is Managing To Stay Off The Radar Of Gambling Opponents In Congress

Illinois Update: State Representative Reveals Plans For ‘Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation Act’

This Week In Daily: March 27, 2015

Iowa Senate Passes Daily Fantasy Sports Bill, as DFS as Skill Game or Gambling Debate Heats Up

Three More Operators Apply For Ohio Sports Betting Opening Day

Kansas Sports Betting Launch Set For September 1

BetMGM Partner Entain Hit With Largest-Ever UK Fine For RG Failures

Analysis: Opening Briefs Of Florida Sports Betting Compact Appeal Drop

Could Online Maryland Sports Betting Be Ready For Super Bowl?