64 stories by Craig Boswell
Sports Betting Revenue Jumps in Mississippi
Sports betting revenue increased 31.4% in Mississippi compared to January of 2023. The Mississippi Gaming Commission reported monthly revenue of $6.7 million. In addition to the year-on-year numbers in the Magnolia State, the January 2024 total is well ahead of the $4.9...
Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Bill Advances
Legalized online sports betting is a step closer in Mississippi. On Tuesday, the House Gaming Committee approved HB 774, the "Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act." In-person sports wagering has been legal in the Magnolia State since 2018. But online betting remains outlawed...
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Skips Constitutional Amendment
A state Senate committee overwhelmingly approved legislation to legalize sports betting in Georgia. Senate Bill 386 passed the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee with an 8–2 vote on Tuesday. It's the second sports gambling bill filed in the chamber this month....
Online Casino Discussions in Maryland Begin, Marked by Concerns
Maryland is a primary focus for national iGaming proponents this year. With that in mind, State Senator Ron Watson (D-Prince George) has confirmed his iGaming bill to legalize online casino gambling is coming in 2024, and will include multistate poker. Watson tried...
Michigan iGaming Posts Record Revenues in 2023
Michigan commercial and tribal operators begin 2024 on a roll fueled by momentum from 2023. Total iGaming and sports betting gross receipts for 2023 hit a record $2.3 billion. That’s more than 18% higher than the revenue generated in 2022, and well...
Revised Sports Betting Bill Already a Hot Topic in Minnesota
Sports betting will be back on the agenda on the first day of the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) is redoubling efforts to legalize sports betting. Miller has unveiled the Minnesota Sports Betting Act 2.0, which he...
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Post Record Numbers in December
The chill of winter hasn't dampened the hot Massachusetts sports betting market. Although it is a very short history, Massachusetts sportsbooks recorded their highest handle ever in December. The December revenue report from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) shows Bay State sports...
Iowa Sports Betting Revenue Sets New Record in 2023
As presidential candidates look forward after the Iowa Caucuses, sports betting in Iowa shows it already has momentum. Sports betting revenue in the Hawkeye State soared to $26 million in December, its highest level ever. Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission (IGRC) numbers...
Florida Lawmakers Eye Gambling Revenue to Fund Environment Initiates
Florida lawmakers are doubling on proposals to use sports betting money to expand environmental projects further. The 2024 legislative session began with bills to benefit parks and waterways in the Sunshine State. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Sarasota) introduced House Bill 1417, which is...
Vermont Online Sports Betting Industry Going Live Today
Today, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, marks the official start of online sports betting in Vermont. Vermont is the last of the New England states to allow this type of gambling. The sports betting launch will only be online, as retail sports betting...
