Industry
March 27, 2023
Vermont House Clears Sports Wagering Bill
As sports betting continues to expand in the United States, more and more states are trying to get the vertical legalized. One such battle is being waged in Vermont where an online sports betting bill moved closer to getting written into law. House Bill 127, which was recently introduced by Democratic Rep. Matt Birong and […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
Vermont Considers Mobile Sports Betting Legalization
Lawmakers in Vermont continue to discuss a measure that would see the state launch its own mobile sports betting market. While some are still reluctant to expand the state’s wagering industry, others believe that legal betting will prevent the black market from reigning supreme. The bill in question goes under the name H.127 and, if […]
Legal
December 15, 2022
Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Get Sports Gambling Running in 2023
Vermont is keen to see sports betting legalization enacted with the reins held tightly by the state, a group of legislators said this week. A new draft report submitted on Tuesday confirmed that the state stands to benefit immensely from strong sports betting tax windfall, albeit the results presented by the 2022 Sports Betting Study […]
Legal
December 9, 2022
Sports Betting Legalization Gains Traction in Vermont
Back in 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled against PASPA, which allowed sports betting to continuously expand to new states. By now, there are just above a dozen US states that are yet to legalize and launch the activity. One such state is Vermont. To help with the legalization and the establishment of a regulatory […]
Legal
September 28, 2022
Vermont Could Join Over 30 Other US States in Legalizing Sports Betting
The state of Vermont is considering the legalization of sports betting after over 30 US states have already introduced sports wagering legislation with neighboring Maine and Massachusetts being the latest to do so in their jurisdiction. Vermont Lags Behind Over 30 US States That Have Already Legalized Sports Betting The Vermont General Assembly has assembled […]
Lottery
July 1, 2022
Vermont Sells Powerball Winning Lottery Ticket for the First Time
The state of Vermont made history on Wednesday when someone bagged the $366.7 million win from the Powerball Lottery. The transformative amount was won with a ticket sold in the state, meaning that the person can now bag $208.5 million or opt for 30 installments that will be paid over a 29-year-period. Both options will […]
Business
October 8, 2021
Scientific Games Chosen as Vermont Lottery’s Supporter for the Next Decade
American business-to-business gambling products and services provider Scientific Games, has won a ten-year system technology contract that will see it power the Vermont Lottery through its premium tech solutions. Depending on how the agreement develops, it might be extended for an additional 10 years in the future. Scientific Games Will Modernize the Lottery As per […]
Legal
February 21, 2021
Vermont Pushes on with Senate Bill 77 for Mobile Betting
A new senate bill pitched by familiar sports betting sponsors could make its way through the legislature and come into effect on July 1. SB 77 Makes Headway in Legislature in Vermont Vermont senators are keen to move on quickly with a proposed sports betting bill that could see the state host its own legalized […]
Legal
January 10, 2020
New York, Vermont Relentless Pursuit for Mobile Betting Continues
A year-and-a-half after a Supreme Court’s decision granted individual states with the opportunity to decide their own fate in terms of betting or no betting, New York and Vermont are among the latest to show their willingness to introduce the necessary legislation for mobile betting. New York state senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., who is […]