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Religious Groups Oppose South Carolina Sports Betting
Several religious groups sent a letter declaring opposition to legalizing South Carolina sports betting. On Tuesday, the South Carolina House Ways and Means Revenue Policy Subcommittee held a hearing over proposals to
Colorado Proposes Tax On Free Bets
Free bet offers have traditionally not been taxed, however, a bill put forward in Colorado looks to change that. Current regulations mean sportsbooks in the state can deduct a certain percentage of free bets issued to
Kalshi Expands Sports Markets To NHL Moneylines
Despite opposition from state regulators, Kalshi had added NHL moneylines to its sports event markets. The NHL markets follow the site creating events for NBA and MLB match winners last week. The pro hockey markets
Alberta Sports Betting Bill Advances
Lawmakers advanced bill 48 through its second reading, which brings Alberta sports betting closer to becoming a more open market. The bill aims to provide a framework for regulated online gambling in the province and
New York Bill Seeks To Cap Sports Betting
A new bill introduced in New York aims to cap sports betting and place restrictions on sportsbooks running ads. Assemblyman Robert C. Carroll introduced bill a7962, which will now face discussion in the Assembly Racing
North Carolina Senate Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax
After a year of legal sports betting, North Carolina is looking to cash in by doubling sports betting tax. The Senate budget was put forward on Monday and has a provision to increase the tax from 18% to 36%. The state
Nebraska Moves Closer To Legal Sports Betting
The unicameral legislature approved Sen. Eliot Bostar’s LR20CA by a margin of 27-16. The bill proposes to legalize online sports betting in the state. It would allow Nebraska’s six casinos and racetracks to
New York Sports Betting Handle Sets New US Record For Year
New York sports betting handle reached $23.95 billion in the financial year 2024-25. This set a new record for the state, surpassing the $19.3 billion wagered in 2023-24. It is the most ever recorded by a state in the
Michigan Announces Investigation Into Prediction Markets
It had already been rumored that Michigan was investigating sports prediction markets, but the state made an official announcement on Friday. Henry Williams, chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) commented:
Colorado Governer Seeks To Dismiss Tribal Sports Betting Lawsuit
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Gaming (CDG) Director Christopher Schroder have filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by tribes in the state. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and