Gaming News : US Regulation

Michigan Could Become First State to Pay Leagues Sports Betting ‘Integrity Fee’
- Nov 19, 2018
Putting a percentage of legal sports bets into league coffers, now, a key lawmaker in Michigan sponsoring a bill that would legalize sports betting and iGaming in the state could give a win to the leagues. According to a report from Reuters, following a U.S. Sports Betting Policy Summit in Washington D.C. this week, Michigan state representative Brandt Iden (R-District 61) changed his mind on the fees after “spending significant time with the leagues.”
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Legal sports betting will begin in R.I. casinos later this month
- Nov 16, 2018
It’s a far cry from Vegas, the humble betting window under construction on the grandstand of the Twin River Casino’s former horse- and dog-racing track. But in New England’s first experiment with sports betting, fans will be able to place legal wagers on their favorite teams here by the end of Thanksgiving week.
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Deadwood group to ask lawmakers for sports betting amendment
- Nov 16, 2018
Four years after South Dakota enthusiastically voted to allow Deadwood casino patrons to play keno, craps and roulette, a gambling industry group plans to ask state lawmakers for a 2020 ballot measure to bring legal sports betting to the historic mining town.
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New York’s Empire Resorts Joins Forces With Bet365 on Sports Betting
- Nov 15, 2018
Empire Resorts, Inc., now an affiliate of bet365 Group Limited (bet365) and Resorts World Catskills today revealed a “strategic alliance” to join the rapidly expanding sports wagering business space in the U.S. by creating a physical and online sportsbook in New York State.
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Maryland majority supports sports betting
- Nov 14, 2018
Fifty-three percent of registered voters in Maryland are in favor of legal sports betting in the state, a survey conducted by the Washington Post and the University of Maryland (WaPo-UMD) found.
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GOP Candidate for Fla. Governor Gets Gaming Money, but Won’t Discuss Position on Gambling
- Nov 13, 2018
He refuses to comment on the matter even after he has received a significant amount of money from gambling interests. Florida has a ballot measure that may put the brakes on future gambling in the state. So, many people feel that Ron DeSantis’ views are important.
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Can U.S. sports leagues and teams reap the benefits of gambling partnerships as they do in Europe?
- Nov 12, 2018
Sports betting companies partnering with leagues has been taking place for almost two decades in Europe, with both sides benefiting. In light of recent partnership announcements, Hartley examines how U.S. leagues, teams AND sports books can all benefit.
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Even With Tuesday's Votes Tallied, Sports Betting Industry Needs Important Clarifications
- Nov 12, 2018
Despite Tuesday's results, some of the key issues raised at a September Congressional hearing on the industry may not be settled for months
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Gambling-related ballot measures approved in Florida, Arkansas
- Nov 9, 2018
Florida voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved ballot measures banning dog racing in the state and requiring statewide voter approval for any gambling expansion.
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Key Sports Betting Lawmakers: Who Survived the Election, and Who’s Out
- Nov 9, 2018
Besides the 36 gubernatorial races decided on Tuesday, the Nov. 6 elections will have an impact on the future of sports betting in some states
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On Tuesday, Florida Voters Said No To Their Right Seeing Legalized Sports Wagering Anytime Soon
- Nov 8, 2018
Evidently not many in the Sunshine State clearly understood the YES ramifications of approving Amendment 3. That’s what $45M Disney & Seminole Tribe dollars buys you.
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Arkansas, Louisiana okay new gambling options; Florida votes no
- Nov 8, 2018
Gambling expansion plans found favor with voters in Arkansas and Louisiana on Tuesday, while Florida voters poured a big bucket of cold water on future gaming options.
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