A deal signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida in April will allow legal sports betting and is expected to generate billions in revenue for the Sunshine State’s coffers. That the Seminoles, pari-mutuel holders, legislative leaders and the governor were working on a major gambling deal was not publicly known before March.
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Although Ohio governor Mike DeWine has expressed support for legalizing sports betting in the Buckeye State, lawmakers are having a hard time moving forward because the House and Senate can’t agree on who should control the endeavor.
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During a public hearing held on Friday in the Senate Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs in Maine, the topic of sports betting legislation was discussed in depth. A number of people spoke in favor of a regulated sports wagering market for Maine, from constituents to lawmakers, and representatives for sportsbook operators.
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A landmark gambling deal is changing the game inside Florida casinos, but it could also open the door for more online betting.
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Gov. Ned Lamont reached an agreement last month with the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes that paves the way for legal sports betting the governor has said he’d like to see begin in time for the kickoff of the NFL season.
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Despite initial agreement, there's lots of opportunity for legal challenges, and live sports betting isn't coming any time soon
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida has reached a deal with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to expand its Class III gaming compact privileges. The Florida Legislature, however, must first sign off on the contract.
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Last week’s first tribal compact deal arising from the March 2020 state law authorizing limited sports betting in Washington does indeed address that mobile demand. It also strictly limits what critics contend is a gateway to addictive gambling, especially for minors.
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A look at betting on home teams and the restrictive rules most states have for wagering on in-state NCAA sports that are being lifted in Nebraska.
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Ohio's professional sports teams are calling on legislators to break the log jam in the debate over legalizing sports betting before they go on summer break.
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Arizona is preparing to launch sports betting as quickly as possible after legislation was passed last week.
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State legislators have proposed a bill that would legalize online sports betting, which would bring in an estimated $50 million a year for the state.
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