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BetMGM Tags Astros For Texas Sports Betting Partnership

BetMGM is putting roots down in Texas even before sports betting is legal in the state. The operator this week announced a deal to become the exclusive sports betting partner of the Houston Astros. What does TX sports betting deal include? Under the agreement, BetMGM Sportsbook signage will feature prominently around Minute Maid Park. That includes […] Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Bet-o O’Rourke? Texas Governor Candidate Backs Legal Sports Betting

The Democractic candidate for Texas governor, Beto O’Rourke, told reporters this week he was "inclined to support" TX sports betting Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Mobile Louisiana Sports Betting Is Live: How To Get Involved

After nearly three months with just retail sportsbooks, mobile Louisiana sports betting is now live. Sports betting in Louisiana launched Oct. 31 as regulators worked to clear the path to mobile wagering. Now, six operators are open to take bets online in Louisiana. You can read more about all the Louisiana sportsbook apps here, including […] Read More

Posted on: January 28, 2022 | | Pat Evans

How Will Mobile Louisiana Sports Betting Launch Stack Up?

Mobile sports betting in Louisiana is live nearly three months after retail sportsbooks started opening. Now comes the big question: just how busy will the new Louisiana sports betting market be? Those retail books took more than $67 million in bets over the first two months but that could be topped by just one weekend […] Read More

Posted on: January 28, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Analysis: Oklahoma Sports Betting Bill Backed By Questionable Numbers

In a state with only 4 million people like Oklahoma, $240 million sounds like a lot of new revenue from sports betting. This is what one Oklahoma lawmaker says OK sports betting could do for Oklahoma. Representative Ken Luttrell, a Republican state representative from Ponca City, has circulated legislation that would provide a path for […] Read More

Posted on: January 20, 2022 | | John Holden

Final Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Receive Governor’s Signature

Louisiana sports betting is on its way to launch as Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the final pieces of legislation into law Tuesday. The main regulatory and appropriation bills for Louisiana sports betting, SB 247 and SB 142, join the already signed tax and fee structure bill, HB 697. The bills set up the main […] Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Lean Dregs And TAM: Why The Addressable US Sports Betting Market Is Bleeding

Legislative movements in the 'Big Four' prospective sports betting states have not been kind to operators in recent weeks. Read More

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Texas Sports Betting Stalls But Public Might Get To Vote On Expansion

The clock is running out on Texas sports betting this session, but proponents believe progress has been made for another push in two years. Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Texas Sports Betting Proponents Come Forward In Committee Hearing

A Texas House committee held a public hearing on sports betting Wednesday. House State Affairs Committee heard both positive and negative testimonies about HB 2070, which decriminalizes and sets regulations on sports betting. No action was taken. Bill sponsor Rep. Dan Huberty wants the bill tied to HJR 97, which would put the issue on […] Read More

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Pat Evans

The Week In Sports Betting News: New York Mobile Bill Gets Support

Happy Monday, all. A couple of big states dominated sports betting news last week, with an annual disappointment taking its biggest step yet. The biggest news of the week broke late Saturday when New York took a significant step toward mobile sports betting. LSR had the story by early Sunday Eastern time for any of […] Read More

Posted on: March 15, 2021 | | Matthew Waters