A Louisiana Senate judiciary committee approved Senate Bill 130 (SB 130) yesterday with no one apparently objecting to the measure, according to media outlet The Center Square. The approval is a stark change from the previous legislative session, which found the bill facing an uphill battle in the House before it was forced to be shelved.
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The West Virginia Lottery Commission has approved emergency rules for online gaming in the state, with director John Myers revealing that operators could be up and running as early as June or July. The emergency rules were approved by the Commission at a meeting on 29 April, and will now be filed by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office by 15 May.
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Brazilian Federal Deputy Pompeo de Mattos believes that by taxing regulated games of chance, the country will be in a position to generate the necessary finances to fight the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Jordan's gambling habits have been well-documented
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Free Horse Racing Picks and Predictions for 5/5/2020
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The ESPN Coronavirus Lockdown Fan Study surveyed 1,004 sports fans aged 18 or older, and 65% were in favor of sports returning even if fans can't be in the stands. That approval number grew to 76% when participants were asked if they support the return of sports without fans in the stands if players were kept in hotels and their contact with others was closely monitored.
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There may be no sports to bet on, but Wind Creek Bethlehem’s officially applied to the state for approval to operate a full sportsbook at its city casino as well as offer mobile and internet betting in Pennsylvania.
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The major sports leagues are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear their arguments on whether they have to pay millions to a New Jersey horse racing association over sports betting litigation.
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Chess betting has been available at some European sportsbooks for several years, though it has never gotten more attention than now, when the sports world is largely shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, some bookmakers are offering odds on several online chess events that are in progress or about to start.
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Jordan’s predilection for wagering big or small featured prominently in Episode 6 of “The Last Dance” Sunday on ESPN. The spotlight on Jordan’s gambling began to grow and blew up during the 1993 playoffs when the Chicago Bulls played the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.
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