Play Virginia Online Lottery
Virginia’s online lottery, launched last July, has been a big hit among players, who love the new games, bigger returns and of course, the convenience. Play the Virginia online lottery today, it’s easy to join in at valottery.com. Here’s how: Create Your Account It’s a snap. Just tap on Register and enter the required information; the […]
Horse Racing: Fast Tracks
On Saturday, horse racing is hot at celebrated tracks like Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita and Oaklawn Park. And on Sunday, Sam Houston Race Park in Texas delivers an unexpectedly strong card, giving gamblers a rich betting menu. Horse Racing Hot Betting Tips To bet successfully, horse racing fans, you should know your track, and also […]
Puerto Rico Law Opens Door to Sports Betting
Former Governor Rico Wanda Vázquez Garced has signed legislation which paves the way for sports betting and esports. The measure was among the last Garced signed before stepping down, according SBC Americas. The law permits new businesses, more jobs and new sources of revenue. “With this amendment, we can complete and launch a new industry […]
Caesars Gets Nod to Acquire William Hill
Caesars Entertainment has gotten partial antitrust clearance to acquire the UK-based sports betting company William Hill. It hopes to complete the $3.7 billion purchase by March. Caesars got the pass under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, it announced. It also received approvals from the Mississippi Gaming Commission and West Virginia Lottery. The purchase […]
Connecticut Lawmakers Could be Ready for Sports Betting
With some roadblocks removed, watchers of the Connecticut political scene believe the time may be right for a bill to approve sports betting. One of the roadblocks that has now gone is the satellite Tribal Winds Casino that the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes had wanted to build in East Windsor, near the state line […]
Florida Senator Files Sports Betting Bills
When Florida’s 60-day legislative session begins March 2, lawmakers will be seeking ways to address the state’s projected $3 billion revenue shortfall over the next two years without raising taxes. After gambling legislation failed to pass in the last two sessions, legislators are expected to consider—but not necessarily pass–proposals to legalize sports betting. State Senator […]
South Carolina Lawmakers Weigh Sports Betting
Three gambling measures have been pre-filed for the South Carolina legislative session that runs January 12 through May 13. The first legislation, House Joint Resolution 3395, would propose an amendment to the state constitution to allow casino-style gambling and sports betting. HJR 3395 would earmark gambling tax revenue to be used for “highway, road and […]
Tennessee Sports Bettors Wager $131 Million
Bettors wagered $131.4 million and sportsbooks paid out $118.2 million in the first month of legalized online-only sports betting, according to the Tennessee Education Lottery, which oversees the new industry. Sportsbooks paid $2.4 million in taxes, with 80 percent, or $1.9 million, directed to state education programs. Legislative analysts said Tennessee sports betting could yield […]
Sports Betting A Topic for Georgia Lawmakers
In Georgia, state Rep. Ron Stephens, chairman of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, said of the numerous pre-filed gambling bills, his measure legalizing online sports betting “is the easiest to pass. It clearly does not require a constitutional amendment. It’s just a matter of us giving the Georgia Lottery Commission direction and authority […]
Kentucky’s Beshear Wants Sports Betting, Historic Horseracing
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently reiterated his belief that sports betting should be legalized in the state. When asked if the time is right, Beshear responded, “I believe the time was right years and years and years ago when virtually every state around us, all Republican states, already have it. We talk about having a […]
Five Missouri Sports Betting Bills Proposed
The Missouri legislature now has five sports betting proposals to consider in the new session starting January 13. Democratic Missouri state Rep. Wes Rogers’ pre-filed sports betting bill joins four pre-filed by Senate Republicans, including one that also would legalize video lottery terminals. Lawmakers also have pre-filed other bills that would allow riverboat casinos to […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Not A Sure Thing
Massachusetts should have little trouble passing sports betting legislation. Yet a bill with positive support in 2019—with backing from the Governor—went nowhere. Same thing in 2020. As for 2021, well Massachusetts lawmakers agreed to a $627 million economic development deal January 5, at the end of a legislative session. Among other elements, the bill features […]
