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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Files Sports Betting Bill
- Feb 1, 2021
Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts is backing Bill HD 678 that would make mobile and retail sports betting legal for Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Won’t Have Shortage of Sports Betting Bills
- Jan 31, 2021
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has introduced new sports betting legislation prior to his overall state budget proposal before the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s annual meeting on Friday.
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Georgia Republican lawmakers again file casino, horse racing bills
- Jan 28, 2021
Two Republican lawmakers are again pushing legislation that would expand legal gambling in Georgia.
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Online sports gambling bills debut in Mississippi
- Jan 28, 2021
The two senators, Philip Moran and Scott Delano, are leading efforts to allow mobile sports gambling after the state’s initial entry into the activity was limited to just physical casinos
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Casinos in Texas? Las Vegas Sands gambling empire pushes forward with goal
- Jan 27, 2021
The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its CEO, Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson, have called into question how much momentum remain behind the cause.
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Minnesota lawmakers prepare to introduce bill to legalize sports betting
- Jan 27, 2021
Two lawmakers sports wagering in person at casinos and racetracks, but expanding to betting through mobile devices eventually.
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Online Sports Betting Update: Connecticut and Texas File New Bills
- Jan 25, 2021
In the wake of the pandemic, more states are pushing through online sports betting bills. Connecticut, which had a number of bills fail in previous sessions, may finally have a winner. Even gambling-averse Texas recently filed an online sports betting bill.
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Connecticut Lawmakers Close In On Legal Sports Betting Deal
- Jan 24, 2021
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has called for legal sports wagers, and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (l.) says lawmakers are getting close to a deal. But it won't be simple. Along with the powerful tribal casinos, gaming interests like OTBs want to be part of any agreement.
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Texas Sports Betting Bill Introduced For Online Sportsbooks
- Jan 24, 2021
Texas has a sports betting bill on the table, House Bill 1121, that would legalize a completely online and mobile sports wagering market in the state. The Texas Legislature has until May 31 to decide on the bill and others like it that would make sportsbooks legal for the Lone Star State.
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Cuomo, Lawmakers Far Apart on a Model for Online Betting
- Jan 21, 2021
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) wants a single online betting vendor to pay a high tax rate in exchange for exclusivity. Market advocates say that’s counter-productive, and are pushing a bill that would allow up to 14 licenses.
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New Federal Court Ruling On Wire Act Is Big Win For Lotteries, Online Poker Compacts
- Jan 20, 2021
After two years of confusion created by a DOJ memo, a court found that The Wire Act has limited scope
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Sports gambling bills to be introduced in Minn. Legislature, but don't bet they'll pass
- Jan 19, 2021
Minnesota DFL Sen. Karla Bigham raised the hopes of Minnesota gamblers with a simple tweet: "Will soon be introducing legislation to legalize sports wagering here in Minnesota! Stay tuned!"
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