by Jerad Paparella | Dec 21, 2021 12:48 pm | Legal
The Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma opened the largest sportsbook in the Northwestern United States on Monday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at noon and the ceremonial first bets were placed at 1 p.m. EST by Washington sports legends Edgar Martinez and...
by Evan Thornton | Dec 20, 2021 10:23 am | Legal
The Illinois in-person registration requirement will be removed on March 5. In-state college team betting will be allowed, but only in retail sportsbooks. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Friday, Illinois lawmakers made some adjustments to their sports betting law that...
by Jerad Paparella | Dec 16, 2021 12:33 pm | Legal
Michigan Senate Bill 764, which creates a state tax deduction for sports betting losses, passed the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill would allow taxpayers to deduct any gambling losses reported on their federal tax return – it currently...
by Jerad Paparella | Dec 16, 2021 11:40 am | Legal
HB 29 – the sports betting bill that currently awaits Gov. Mark DeWine’s signature – will allow for betting on college sports, according to Matt Chuler of the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The statement silences questions about potential restrictions on...
by Jerad Paparella | Dec 15, 2021 3:56 pm | Legal
Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, announced an agreement to acquire The Mirage Hotel and Casino fr om MGM International for $1.075 billion on Monday. The Seminole Tribe will become the first tribal operator on the Las Vegas Strip and...
by Jerad Paparella | Dec 10, 2021 5:38 pm | Legal
According to a newly-released United Nations report, unregulated sports betting and corruption in the sporting world has been on the rise over the last two decades. According to the report, up to 80% of worldwide wagers are placed through unlicensed channels, turning...
