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The Week In Sports Betting News: Who Knows What New York Does Now

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting news was mostly dominated by both New York and The Masters last week, though that was not all that happened. The LSR Podcast broke down all of the biggest stories last week, which included big news out of Illinois and Wyoming as well as New York. Make sure to follow […] Read More

Posted on: April 12, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Wyoming Sports Betting Second US Market To Legalize In 2021

Wyoming emerged as the sports betting surprise this spring. Gov. Mark Gordon signed HB 133 into law on Monday. “It’s something I’ve actually worked on not just this session, but I worked on it last session,” bill sponsor Rep. Tom Walters told Wyoming News Now. “So to see it pass ultimately is very exciting. I […] Read More

Posted on: April 6, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Wyoming Sports Betting Bill Passes Legislature, Heads To Governor

Wyoming sports betting is a few final steps away from reality. Wyoming HB 133 made its way through the Senate, receiving a 24-5-1 approval vote on Monday. On Tuesday, the House concurred and accepted the small amendments made by the Senate, 36-20-4. The bill now heads to Gov. Mark Gordon for a signature. A target […] Read More

Posted on: March 29, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Wyoming Sports Betting Hearing No Fire Drill As Bill Sails Through Senate Committee

After catching a second wind earlier this month, a Wyoming sports betting bill pushed ahead Tuesday. House Bill 133 passed on a reconsideration motion on March 10, 32-28, and made its way to the Wyoming Senate. This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee held a relatively uncontentious hearing on the bill, aside from an unexpected fire […] Read More

Posted on: March 23, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Wyoming Sports Betting Bill Moves On In Second Life

Wyoming sports betting caught a second wind last week. State representatives originally voted against HB 133 on March 9, failing 32-28. The next day, a reconsideration motion passed by the same 32-28 vote and the bill received approval by the same count. The original ‘no’ vote came because of concerns the state’s tribes weren’t considered, […] Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2021 | | Pat Evans

No Legislation, No Problem? Tribe Launching Wyoming Sports Betting

It might not be through traditional channels, but it appears Wyoming will eventually have sports betting. The Northern Arapaho Tribe is adding sports betting to its gaming operations throughout the state. That’s despite Wyoming not having legislation clearing sports betting for launch. That’s because they don’t need it, according to the tribe. “The Northern Arapaho […] Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | | Matthew Waters