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April 13, 2021
Maryland Aims NFL Season Start to Launch Sports Betting
A last-minute passage for the sports betting bill in Maryland ensured the state is on track to go live by the start of the National Football League (NFL) season. One Step from Becoming Law Hours after the Senate approved the amended House Bill 940, the State General Assembly followed suit and approved the bill on […]
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April 13, 2021
Arizona Passes Fantasy Sports Bill
The Arizona Legislature approved new gambling opportunities, allowing sports betting on and off reservations. Arizona Legislature Passes Sports Wagering Bill On Monday, the Arizona Legislature approved Bill 1797 known as the “the fantasy sports bill” to allow sports betting on and off reservations, which would present new opportunities for tribe-owned casinos. The Senate approved the […]
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April 12, 2021
Costa Rica’s Social Protection Board Reviews Online Gambling Proposals
The Social Protection Boards (JPS) of Costa Rica has received five proposals from operators interested in launching online gambling as part of the application process that closed on April 5. Online Gambling, Electronic Lottery and Sports Betting to Launch in Costa Rica Five operators have submitted proposals to the Social Protection Boards (JPS) of Costa […]
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April 12, 2021
Will Canada Legalize Its Lucrative Sports Wagering Market Soon?
Currently limited to parlay-style games, the Canadian sports betting market holds significant potential. The market is estimated at $14 billion annually by the Canadian Gaming Association and if legalized, it may bring significant tax revenue for the country. Sports Betting Popularity Continues to Grow in North America Although the popularity of sports betting is continuously […]
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April 12, 2021
Texas Residents Support Gambling and Marijuana, Says Recent Poll
Residents of Bexar County, Texas, who participated in the Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio 2021 Q1 poll, showed strong support for gambling and the legalization of marijuana. More than 60% of the responders supported both gambling and legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Poll Participants Show Strong Support for Gambling and Marijuana Multiple attempts for gambling expansion […]
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April 12, 2021
Louisiana Ready to Put Together Sports Gambling Framework
Louisiana took its first step forward with legalized sports gambling when state voters approved a ballot measure authorizing the activity last year. That was only a small step, however, and much more work is needed. As the Louisiana Legislation resumes today, one of the topics is almost certainly going to be sports gambling, with several […]
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April 12, 2021
China Apprehended 110,000 Suspects of Cross-Border Gambling
The Chinese government continues to ramp up its efforts to curb illegal cross-border gambling with 110,000 apprehended suspects so far. China Has Investigate More Than 17,000 Cross-Border Gambling Cases On Tuesday, the state-owned news agency Xinhua disclosed a report by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, which stated that the Chinese police investigated more than […]
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April 9, 2021
Wyoming Legalized Sports Betting, Launch Set for September 1
Wyoming officially became the second US state since the beginning of 2021 to pass legislation for sports betting legalization after Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law House Bill 133. Mobile-Only Model, Experienced Operators The bill signed by Gov. Gordon allowed the state to approve up to 5 sports betting operators which are currently operational in […]
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April 8, 2021
New York FY 2022 Budget Provides for Mobile Sports Betting
New York is firmly on track to introduce mobile sports betting following the budget announcement made by the Office of Gov. Cuomo this week which provided some details regarding the economic model and the process. “Mobile sports betting will pass. It will generate $500m annually for youth sports education.” Gov. Cuomo Lottery-Type State-Run Model According […]
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April 8, 2021
Florida Committee on Regulated Industries to Review Gambling Bills
The Committee on Regulated Industries in Florida will review three gambling bills next week. In a memo sent to all Senators on Wednesday, Senate President Wilton Simpson said that gambling regulation should be reviewed and updated regularly. Three Gambling Bills Head to the Committee on Regulated Industries Florida is one of the many US states […]