sports betting

Sports betting bill considered by 2021 in Wyoming

Wyoming Lawmakers are discussing a new bill that has the potential to legalize online and mobile sports wagering in the US state by 2021. Sponsored by Representative Tom Walters and Senator Ogden Driskill, House Bill 0225 was introduced in the Wyoming House of Representatives on February 12. The plan is to have licensed sportsbooks opened in Wyoming by January 1, 2021. Players aged 18 or … Continue

South Dakota constitution amended by a sports betting bill

The SJR501 sports betting bill has passed the state senate by a vote of 24-10 to amend the constitution of South Dakota in order to allow sports wagering. The bill was introduced by state senator Bob Ewing and passed by the local Government committee on February 7 by a 5-2 vote before passing in the Senate on February 11. The state constitution of South Dakota … Continue

Online Fantasy-sports Betting is Unconstitutional in NY

A New York State appeals court has ruled down a law allowing for daily fantasy sports in the state, ruling the games to be illegal gambling. The lawsuit against a law passed by the New York State Legislature in 2016was started by four plaintiffs – Jennifer White, Katherine West, Charlotte Wellins and Anne Remington, who argued that they had been harmed by gambling. The law … Continue

Maine Senate overrides Governor veto on sports betting bill

With the legislation now set to move forward and become law, the Maines’ Senate voted to override Governor Janet Mills’ veto of a bill that would legalize sports betting. The Senate voted 20-10 in favor of the measure when asked the question: “Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?” The bill will now be put to a vote in Maine’s … Continue

Sports betting licensing process starts in Montana

Sports betting licensing process started in Montana, and Montana Lottery is now accepting license applications from businesses looking to offer the lottery’s new sports betting product, Sports Bet Montana. Sports wagering rules have been published in the Montana Administrative Register last week and been approved by the Montana Lottery Commission in November. “Today is a big day for Sports Bet Montana,” Montana Lottery director Angela … Continue

First Blockchain-based Sports Betting License granted on Isle of Man

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) awarded the license to RoBET, the first blockchain-based sports betting business to obtain it. The SolutionsHub, an Isle of Man-based authority that specializes in crypto and blockchain gambling licensing, supported them with its application. On the new platform, users can bet on 17 different sports using Ethereum, Bitcoin and their own RAC tokens. It manages all sports … Continue

Michigan House Legalizes Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports

This Wednesday the Michigan House of Representatives legalizes sports betting, internet gaming and gambling on fantasy sports, even though lawmakers haven’t reached a consensus with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Sports Betting Act passed by a vote of 63-45. The new bill introduces an 8.75% tax on sports betting, and an extra 3.25% tax for Detroit casinos. For online betting, the tax would start at 4% … Continue

Ukraine government approves new gambling law

Ukraine government has approved the new Action Program, which includes draft legislation that would regulate gambling in the country. The content of the draft bill (No. 2285) is not currently publicly available, but according to the cabinet’s announcement, the law would permit gambling “exclusively on the territory of hotels, with the use of gambling equipment with software that meets international standards.” The government was on … Continue

Spanish people protest against Betting Shops

In Spain, a number of citizens started a protest against the increasing number of betting shops. They are asking that instead of betting, people should do some other, more decent activities. Adrian Belaire, the spokesperson of the platform that organized the march, stated that the main goal of the protest was to set off a “constant, daily and committed struggle” to achieve “the end of … Continue

Sports Betting plans put on hold by a District of Columbia Judge

This Thursday, the Superior Court Judge Joan Zeldon granted the request of local citizens to put on hold a five year $215 contract awarded to Intralot to launch a mobile sports betting product. The first $30m installment for the no-bid contract was due on October 1, but that payment is now on hold. DC Resident Dylan Carragher was the one who challenged the contract in … Continue

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