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New York reached a total GGR for mobile sports wagering of $247,046,629 for January 2025. The net revenue for education is 51% of their GGR which totals $125,993,781. New York sportsbooks received a total of $23,028,774 in fines and penalties, the highest it has ever been. ALBANY, N.Y. – New York surpassed its previous gross … Read more
Minnesota has introduced a new bill that will hopefully legalize sports betting. Senator Jeremy Miller made his third attempt at legalizing sports betting with the Minnesota Sports Betting Act 3.0. The Senate wants to use the tax revenue to bring major sporting events to Minnesota and allocate funds to youth sports programs. SAINT PAUL, Minn. … Read more
After the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act was shot down in 2024, Casey Eure reworked the bill and brought the proposal forward again in 2025. The new bill proposes promising changes that could ensure both large and small casinos benefit from mobile online betting. The passing of this bill could be a huge success for … Read more
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is continuing to operate their Hard Rock Sportsbook App in Florida despite a judicial ruling nullifying the updated gaming compact. The tribe has filed a motion of appeal as well as a request of stay, the latter of which was denied by Judge Friedrich last Friday. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Earlier … Read more
Maryland is eying a New Year’s Day launch of their retail sportsbooks, though authorities estimate that the state’s mobile sportsbooks are at least a year behind. Florida’s mobile sports betting industry’s fate is entirely in a District Court Judge’s hands, with the already-delayed ruling set to decide if Florida can offer online sports betting. ANNAPOLIS, … Read more
Nine sportsbook online operators have now been approved to operate in New York New York will tax sportsbooks at a 51% tax rate, one of the highest in the country. NEW YORK – New York lawmakers approved nine sportsbook operators for licenses on Monday, including several notable brands. Nine NY Sportsbooks Approved After years of … Read more
Massachusetts lawmakers are finding it difficult to reach a consensus on sports betting because of credit cards. BOSTON – Sports betting has been a highly deliberated topic among Massachusetts lawmakers for years now. But as they’re on the precipice of reaching an agreement, it seems one major obstacle holding them back is the usage of … Read more
A conference committee has been set up to discuss the multiple sports betting bills in Ohio. The goal of the committee is to come to an understanding between the Senate and the House of Representatives to agree on one measure. State Senator Kirk Schuring anticipates a vote by the end of October within both chambers. … Read more
MA will soon be the only state in its area without legal sports betting options. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker believes it’s time to legalize wagering on sporting events in 2021. Connecticut will launch its own sports betting industry any day now after a deal was recently struck. BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers are still unable to find … Read more
The North Carolina State Senate approved sports betting 26-19. Democrats mostly supported the proposal, while Republicans mostly opposed it. Many provisions of the bill seem to be up for negotiation – the main goal is just getting it through. RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina State Senate has approved sports betting in the Tar Heel … Read more