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August 1, 2019
Connecticut Makes a Step towards Legalizing Online Casinos
New bill pending state legislature passage would allow $100m to be spent on entertainment in Bridgeport Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes would be authorized to operate online and land-based sports betting Commercial casino operators may stand against the bill’s passing into law Although the newly proposed bill is yet to be filled in its entirety, […]
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August 1, 2019
Sports Betting Signed into Law in Pureto Rico
Outgoing Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Roselló signed the Betting Committee Act on July 29th Estimated revenues to reach $87m by mid-2020; hopes aimed at a softer recovery from hurricane Maria Newly appointed Gambling Commission yet to set out gambling regulations The legislation, signed into law this Monday, makes sports betting an authorized activity in the […]
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July 30, 2019
Iowa Debates Last Minute Sports Betting to Start in August
Iowa to decide whether to launch sports betting Administrators concerned about companies not complying with guidelines Iowa would be the third fully-regulated and operation state with sports betting to have passed its legislation in 2019 Can Iowa launch its sports betting industry on time for the National Football League season in September? Iowa Hours Away […]
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July 24, 2019
Michigan’s Online Gambling Bill Still Stuck
Michigan gambling bill at a stand still Rep. Ben Iden seeks dialogue with Gov. Whitmer Governor’s office wants to put too steep a tax on online gambling Ben Iden is facing off Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in an attempt to convince the governor to sign a MI online gambling bill into law. Michigan’s Online Gambling […]
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July 22, 2019
Sports Betting in NY Launches, Addabbo Demands Mobile Wagers
New York sports betting launches at Tioga Downs Casino Resort Four upstate locations allowed to offer sports betting in person Senator Joseph Addabbo continues to demand online wagering While Senator Addabbo is fighting for mobile wagering, New York launched sports betting official on Friday, July 19. New York Launches Official Sports Betting With New York […]
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July 15, 2019
New Hampshire Approves Sports Betting; ETA July, 2020
New Hampshire governor signs a sports betting bill into law Application process begins now and will last until January First venues to accept wagers should arrive in July, 2020 New Hampshire becomes the newest state to accept sports betting wagers online and at land-based venues starting in July 1, 2020. New Hampshire Gives Green Light […]
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July 14, 2019
Oklahoma Governor and Tribes Don’t Agree on Tribal Gaming Tax
Oklahoma’s governor to debate gambling taxation for tribal operators Tribes reluctant to agree to an increase in taxation A tribal representative argues that they are one of the largest employers in the state Oklahoma governor is trying to strike a new bargain with the state’s tribal casino operators, which will see them contribute more to […]
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July 7, 2019
Puerto Rico House/Senate Bill Passes, $87m Revenue Expected
Puerto Rico House and Senate pass sports betting bill Gov. Nevares signature needed PC2038 establishes all details about the future betting industry Puerto Rico has successfully passed a bill to legalize sports betting. The bill is now awaiting the signature of Governor Nevares. Puerto Rico Passes Sports Betting Laws Puerto Rico has become the latest […]
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July 1, 2019
California May Yet See Sports Betting Legislation in 2020/21
California debates new sports betting No actions until November 2020 Tribes are bound to fight back California has proposed a new legislation to allow sports betting outside the remit of the state’s tribes. A vote will be held in November, 2020. New Efforts to Legalize Sports Betting in California California has become the latest state […]
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June 24, 2019
The NHS Now Helps Gambling Addicts as Young as 13
The NHS now treats gambling addicts as young as 13 14 new facilities are being open The first new clinic is going to be in London The NHS is expanding the scope of its efforts dedicated to tackling gambling addiction among young people in England. The NHS Addresses Underage Gambling The National Health System (NHS) […]