by Zachary Kelley | Aug 25, 2023 11:54 am | Sports Betting
Fanatics and the Columbus Blue Jackets opened their retail sportsbook located in the downtown Columbus Arena District. The retail sportsbook offers legal sports betting and viewing of all major sports. Former Ohio professional athletes Ryan Shazier and RJ Umberger...
by Zachary Kelley | Aug 24, 2023 7:30 pm | Revenue
The total legal US sports betting handle surpassed the $250 billion mark in 2023. New Jersey is the biggest contributor to the milestone, making up 15.78% of the total handle. Ohio and Massachusetts launched earlier this year, adding two major markets to continue...
by Zachary Kelley | Jul 21, 2023 1:32 pm | Legal
PlayUp Sportsbook was shut down by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for multiple non-compliance issues. The New Jersey sportsbook failed to deliver financial information by the July 14 date requested by the Division after multiple requests. A revocation...
by Zachary Kelley | Jul 13, 2023 5:10 pm | Sports Betting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously denied LIV Golf from their state sports wagering catalog. The commission cited legal troubles and funding concerns as to why the Commonwealth will not be adding LIV Golf to the sportsbooks’ catalogs. Magic City Jai...
by Zachary Kelley | Jul 5, 2023 4:52 pm | Legal
A newly approved Ohio state budget includes a sports betting tax rate increase to 20%. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the approved budget on July 3. The tax rate increase went into effect on July 1, 2023. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A sports betting tax rate increase included...
