Legalizing online sports gambling in New York State already faced a questionable future in Albany this year. But after last week’s appeals court ruling declaring illegal the state’s daily fantasy sports betting program, the broader – and far more lucrative – sports gambling initiative could now face even more hardened opposition.
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A bill to allow wagering on sports other than horse racing has exposed tensions among Republicans who control the legislature, spotlighting a divide between Christian conservatives who oppose it for religious reasons and lawmakers who see the potential for a new revenue source.
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Some form of legalized sports betting in Washington state appears closer than ever after two legislative votes in recent days moved proposed companion bills another step toward full approval.
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For proponents of sports betting and fantasy sports, a court ruling last Thursday in New York is a nightmare.
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The measure, passed by the Legislature in 2019, would open the door to both in-person and online sports betting in Maine, but the House will also have to vote to override, which requires a two-thirds majority, for the bill to become law, which could take place next week.
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A House bill that would allow video lottery game machines and sports betting to operate under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Lottery Commission passed 5-1 in a committee T
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With less than 90 days to go until sports wagering becomes legal in Colorado, local casinos are designing and preparing to start construction on Vegas-style sportsbooks, complete with big-screen monitors, betting windows and kiosks.
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Legislative leaders Wednesday unveiled their latest proposal to establish sports betting and broader casino and lottery betting in Connecticut, pledging to approve legislation that previously fell victim to rural and urban divisions, opposition to expanded gambling and sticking points between the state and the two tribes who operate the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort casinos.
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The bills would allow owners of the 29 Indian casinos in the state to open Las Vegas-style sports books. However, a company that operates 19 private card rooms in Washington is crying foul. Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson said they should also be allowed to provide sports betting, including electronic betting using cellphones or computers.
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Two bills that would legalize sports betting at Indian casinos in Washington State were introduced into the legislature this month. A report from the Associated Press, however, indicates that these bills will likely have push back from the state’s private card rooms owners.
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SB 283, Kansas’ proposed sports betting gambling law, will get its first hearing on January 29 and help decide whether the Sunflower State will have sports betting legalized before the 2020 NFL Season.
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