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Kalshi Hires Donald Trump Jr. As Strategic Advisor For Betting Markets

By Oliver Rink Feb 9, 2025

Donald Trump Jr. has been announced as a strategic advisor to Kalshi, a prediction market exchange. Kalshi’s name was often mentioned in the build-up to last year’s American election after the company won a court

Nebraska Introduces Bill To Legalize College Crypto-Sports Betting On In-State Teams

By Oliver Rink Feb 5, 2025

As of January 2025, 38 states, including Washington D.C., have some form of legal sports betting. Residents in these markets can bet on anything from professional football to college baseball and even tennis. Recently,

Maryland Governor Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax to 30% in FY2026 Budget

By Oliver Rink Feb 4, 2025

Gorvernor Wes Moore has proposed to double the Maryland sports betting tax to 30% in his budget highlights for FY2026. The proposals outlined in a comprehensive budget also suggest ramping the gaming table tax rate from

Alabama Senator: Sports Betting Is “Not A Good Way To Fund Government”

By Oliver Rink Feb 3, 2025

Alabama State Senator David Sessions has expressed doubt on the likelihood of Alabama legalizing any form of gambling in 2025’s legislative session. Speaking to Jeff Poor on Talk 106.5, Sessions said, “I don’t

Wyoming Legislature Introduces Bill to Legalize Online Casino Gambling

By Oliver Rink Feb 2, 2025

As the latest legislative session gets underway in Wyoming, Rep. Robert Davis has filed House Bill 162, which seeks to legalize online casino in the state. HB 162 aims to get Wyoming online gaming underway. The bill

ESPN Bet Makes Entry into D.C. with Monumental Sports Deal

By Oliver Rink Jan 15, 2025

PENN Entertainment has announced a partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which secures online market access for ESPN BET in Washington D.C. The deal is described as a long-term, multi-channel

Maine Lawmakers Seek Stricter Fantasy Sports Rules with Prop Bet Ban

By Oliver Rink Jan 14, 2025

Maine Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators face new potential legislation that would ban proposition betting in fantasy contests. Senate Bill 33, sponsored by Senator Craig Hickman, aims to ban prop-style offerings from

Michigan Gaming Control Board Suspends TwinSpires for Wagering Law Violations

By Oliver Rink Jan 14, 2025

TwinSpires has been hit with a summary suspension order by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) for violations of Michigan’s gaming laws. Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives, trading in the state as TwinSpires,