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March 6, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Expansion Bill Moves Forward
A bill to expand sports betting in Maryland has moved forward and will be voted on by the General Assembly next week. General Assembly to Vote on HB0940 Next Week On Friday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved Maryland’s House Bill 940, which would expand the definition of gambling in the state. The proposal, […]
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March 5, 2021
Del Marsh Sports Betting Bill Heading for Senate Review on Tuesday
Sen. Del Marsh’s new sports betting bill will head for the Alabama Senate on Tuesday next week to stand scrutiny from legislators before hopefully continuing to the House of Representatives. Alabama to Examine Sports Betting Bill in Tuesday Senate Session Alabama is readying to put Sen. Del Marsh’s sports betting proposal to a major test, with the Republican’s bill coming […]
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March 4, 2021
DraftKings Settles MDL, Pays $7.28M and $720K to Players
Boston-based daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings agreed to pay nearly $8 million to settle its part of a multidistrict class action lawsuit and take steps to prevent compulsive player behavior. DraftKings and FanDuel The lawsuit was filed by players against the two big boys in daily fantasy sport (DFS) and sports betting, DraftKings […]
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March 4, 2021
Georgia May Legalize Gambling via Constitutional Amendment
Georgia legislature may expand gambling in the state via a constitutional amendment. Following a House session on Wednesday, lawmakers proposed a resolution asking Georgia residents to decide on gambling expansion to include pari-mutuel betting, casino gambling, and sports wagering. Georgia’s Gambling Legalization Still en Route After in 2018 the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA […]
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March 4, 2021
IGT’s PlaySports Obtains Regulatory Approval in Nevada
Following extensive field tests, IGT’s PlaySports platform has received Nevada’s regulatory approval, giving the technology supplier an edge in providing innovative solutions to the sports betting industry. IGT Is Expanding in Nevada through the PlaySports Platform International Game Technology (IGT), a technology supplier based in London, has begun the expansion of its sports betting operations […]
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March 4, 2021
Eastern Connecticut Cannot Accept a Tribe Left Out of the Game
Eastern Connecticut lawmakers “cannot accept” a gambling deal between Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe, which leaves out the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Lawmakers Want Both Tribes to Come to Agreement On Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration made a deal with the Mohegan Tribe that could result in the legalization of online gambling and sports […]
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March 4, 2021
Sports Betting Legalization in Texas Still en Route
Four bills propose the legalization of sports wagering in Texas. While the lawmakers are still considering the legal framework, billions of dollars are leaking toward nearby states that offer sports betting legally. One way to legalize sports wagering is via Dan Huberty’s HB 2070 which calls for a constitutional amendment. Texas Lawmakers Are Still Considering […]
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March 3, 2021
UKGC Issues Additional Sanctions to Caesars’ PML Holders
The UKGC has announced further sanctions for Caesars Entertainment’s PML holders, as part of its investigation into the operator. On-Going Review into CEUK The UK Gambling Commission addressed today the failings of Caesars Entertainment’s (CEUK) personal management license holders (PML) and announced additional sanctions. The regulator issued a record £13 million regulatory settlement due to […]
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March 3, 2021
Gov. Lamont, Mohegan Tribe Agree on iGaming and Sports Betting
The Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut and Governor Ned Lamont have reached an agreement that would allow sports betting and online gaming. Announced on Monday this week, the new agreement is expected to raise millions of dollars boosting the state’s economy and budget. Gov. Lamont Reaches Agreement with the Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe and the […]
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March 3, 2021
North Carolina Is a Step Closer to Sports Betting After Compact Approval
A compact between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and North Carolina’s state brings sports betting at Harrah’s casinos closer to realization. Tribal Compact Approval Means Sports Betting Is Coming to NC North Carolina and the federal government have reached an agreement on a new gaming compact that negotiates the terms of a new gaming […]