US Regulation

Sports gambling bill gaining traction, could get committee vote next week

• Feb 21, 2021

Legislation to legalize online sports betting in Georgia could come to a vote in a state Senate committee as soon as next week.

Canada's single-game sports betting bill passes House vote

• Feb 18, 2021

Canadian sports betting inched closer to a new era on Wednesday when the House of Commons passed Bill C-218 - the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act – which would allow for legal single-game wagering in Canada.

Will sports gambling be legalized in Ohio?

• Feb 17, 2021

There are not yet any specific proposals on the table in 2021. Instead, seven state senators make up the Select Committee on Gaming, which has begun meeting weekly to hear general testimony on the subjects of legalized sports betting and electronic bingo.

Arizona Senate Committee Postpones Sports Betting Hearing

• Feb 15, 2021

One day after a bill that would allow statewide mobile sports betting passed through the House Commerce Committee, 9-1, a mirror bill in the same committee on the Senate side was held over. Sources say the votes weren’t there to move the bill, though it’s unclear where the opposition is coming from.

Gambling Expansion in Washington Faced with Tribal Opposition

• Feb 15, 2021

Tribes in Washington are keen to hold to state monopoly of sports betting and gaming, relentless at suggestions that private business owners should be allowed a slice of the pie as well.

GOP leaders have expressed skepticism about expanding gambling in Texas. But supporters see hope in the long run.

• Feb 14, 2021

People pushing for the move say they are hopeful they'll get legislative approval this year. If not, one executive said, it's "inevitable" in the future.

When will sports betting be allowed in Louisiana? It may not happen this year.

• Feb 14, 2021

Voters in most parishes supported the legalization of sports gambling last Nov. 3, but it may be 2022 by the time bettors are legally allowed to wager in Louisiana on football and other games.

Legalizing gambling in Texas only makes sense

• Feb 12, 2021

With budget deficits and abundant gambling in neighboring states, it is time for Texas to allow casino gambling and sports betting in the state.

Kansas Lawmakers Hear From Sports Betting Proponents

• Feb 12, 2021

Kansas lawmakers continued the process of discussing sports betting for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday when the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee heard proponent testimony on a bill that would allow statewide mobile sports betting, but has some quirks.

Casino location concerns mire early Alabama gambling debate

• Feb 12, 2021

Alabama state senators on Thursday raised concerns about five proposed casino locations — with some wanting additional gambling locations — as lawmakers began debate on a bill to allow a lottery and casinos in the state.

Arizona House panel advances bill allowing sports betting

• Feb 11, 2021

An Arizona House committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal that would allow betting on professional and college sports at tribal casinos and sites owned by pro sports teams after hearing from teams and the tribes that back the deal Gov. Doug Ducey cut with tribes.

Louisiana lawmakers to set rules for sports betting

• Feb 11, 2021