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How Closely Will Mobile NY Sports Betting RFP Follow New Hampshire?

Mobile NY sports betting is a signature away from being legal even though no one can accurately explain what exactly it will look like. The New York Assembly took its time on the floor Wednesday but eventually passed the state’s $212 billion budget. The Senate passed the bill as well, meaning it’s a Gov. Andrew […] Read More

Posted on: April 9, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Seventh Heaven? More States Working On Legal Sports Betting Bills

When the Supreme Court ended PASPA in May 2018, most thought it would take a few years for legal sports betting to be embraced across most of the US. It looks like that inflection point is already here. Legal US sports betting is available in 21 jurisdictions so far with more on the way. The last […] Read More

Posted on: January 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Could Senate Bill Finally Lead To Legal MA Sports Betting?

As promised, Sen. Brendan Crighton filed the sports betting bill he hopes could finally bring about legal MA sports betting. Crighton broke down the pertinent points for LSR earlier this month and there don’t appear to be any surprises in SD 177. “We’ve modified our bill over the past few years but we’re pretty confident in […] Read More

Posted on: January 25, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Opinion: Wire Act Decision In New Hampshire Case A Victory For US Sports Betting

January 20, 2021, was a big day for the country. Beside the obvious, it is the day the First Circuit of Appeals ruled in favor of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and several other plaintiffs. The decision held that the federal Wire Act applies only to betting on sporting events and contests, and not to […] Read More

Posted on: January 21, 2021 | | John Holden

Fall Dreams Fading Fast For Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill

Legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts appears to be all but dead this year, but 2021 could be another story. If sports betting doesn’t sneak its way back into this year’s economic development bill, it should be a part of the budget that will be worked on early next year, Sen. Michael Brady told LSR. He […] Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Why NH Sports Betting Is Pacing Single-Operator States At The Start

There are currently three states with one mobile sportsbook: Oregon, Rhode Island and the most recently launched, New Hampshire. Read More

Posted on: February 13, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Why House Killed Maine Sports Betting After Approving It Last Year

An attempt to override the veto of sports betting legislation in Maine fell nine votes short Tuesday after intense lobbying from the governor to sustain her veto. Read More

Posted on: February 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Governor Twisting Arms To Protect Veto Of Maine Sports Betting Bill

Intense lobbying in Maine by the governor and state casinos have put Tuesday's expected House override of the sports betting veto in doubt. Read More

Posted on: February 10, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Will NH Sports Betting Play Chicken With Rhode Island On Boston Market?

With New Hampshire sports betting now online through DraftKings Sportsbook, which New England state will best tap into the Massachusetts market? Previously, Rhode Island was the only state close enough for Massachusetts residents, especially those in Boston. DraftKings officially went live with NH sports betting last Monday. Even with little public information available, it looks […] Read More

Posted on: January 6, 2020 | | Matthew Waters