The version of the bill approved on Thursday was much more expanded from what was initially filed The original version called for 10-stand alone digital licenses and allowed retail and mobile sportsbooks at or tethered to the state’s existing casinos. But after discussions with stakeholders, the House Ways and Means Committee amended it to be more inclusive.
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Las Vegas Sands is pushing to create the opportunity for casinos at "destination resorts" in the state's four largest metropolitan areas.
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While North Carolina residents may be able to wager on March Madness — if operations move forward at the hoped-for speed — online sports betting will likely have to wait.
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One of the measures approved in the Senate on Friday, Senate Resolution 135, would start the process for a state constitutional amendment allowing sports betting. An amendment requires a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate and public approval in a statewide election
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On Monday, the Committee of the Whole within the Wyoming State House passed an online sports betting bill that would allow for cryptocurrency, esports, and gamblers 18 and over to engage in the activity.
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Arizona lawmakers continue to try and legalize sports betting, but it has been a long and difficult process up to this point. Things appear to be heading in the right direction, but it will now be up to the Arizona Senate to take the next step.
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Senators voted 41-10 to approve the measure, three votes more than the two-thirds majority needed to pass it and send it to the state House of Representatives.
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HB 940 now allows as many as 12 “Class A” sports betting licenses across Maryland, up from the original 10.
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Legislation to allow Deadwood casinos to conduct sports betting has made its way to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) desk.
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Some Democrats in the Arizona House on Thursday raised transparency and fairness questions about a major expansion of gambling Republican Gov. Doug Ducey needs as part of his thus-far secret deal with Native American tribes to update their gambling compa
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On Monday, the General Affairs Committee combined NB LB 560 and NB LB 561 into one bill and passed it with a 5-1 vote. These bills would effectively legalize games of chance at racetracks in the state. These games would include slots, card games, and arguably legal sports betting.
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For the first time during the 2021 General Assembly session, legislative leaders have combined all three forms of gambling they’re considering legalizing into a single resolution.
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