by Daniel Borjas | Oct 3, 2019 4:41 pm | Sports Betting
William Hill and Monumental Sports have struck a deal for a new sportsbook. This will be the first arena-based sportsbook in the United States. There is currently no timeline for this sportsbook to launch. WASHINGTON – Monumental Sports and William Hill announced on...
by Daniel Borjas | Oct 3, 2019 4:19 pm | Regulatory
California has recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Florida has pre-filed FL HB 251 to do the same for their student-athletes. The NCAA has threatened to remove California schools from the NCAA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed their own version...
by Michael Molter | Sep 30, 2019 5:40 pm | Regulatory
California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California...
by Daniel Borjas | Aug 26, 2019 1:53 pm | Sports Betting
Maverick Gaming has purchased Wizards Casino. The company wants to introduce sports betting to Washington state. Sports betting has not been formally legalized in Washington yet. BURIEN, Wash. – Maverick Gaming will complete their purchase of the Wizards Casino within...
by Hasan Nabulsi | Jul 22, 2019 11:48 am | Regulatory
Washington sports betting bill HB 1975 would have legalized sports betting in the state, but only inside tribal casinos. The Washington State Gambling Commission will be conducting public hearings in the following months to gain feedback on possibly legalizing sports...