Illinois legislators are considering two bills proposing the separate regulation of daily fantasy sports from sports betting. The Coalition for Fantasy Sports has expressed support for this legislation, emphasizing the distinct nature of daily fantasy sports and advocating for specialized oversight.
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North Carolina residents anticipating the launch of mobile sportsbooks on March 11th can now proactively exclude themselves from wagering. The state’s lottery commission has provided an online form for self-exclusion, allowing individuals to take preventive measures against potential gambling issues.
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A study by GeoComply, commissioned by the Sports Betting Alliance, reported 70,000 attempted sports bets on Super Bowl Sunday by Georgia residents trying to make a wager by attempting to access sportsbooks in neighboring states that allow sports betting.
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Governor JB Pritzker aims to raise $800 million through increased taxes on corporations and online sportsbooks in Illinois. The Sports Betting Alliance, backed by major players, suggests legalizing iGaming for a more substantial $775 million yearly revenue, emphasizing potential drawbacks of taxing sports betting.
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Two sports betting bills are back in circulation this session and HF 2000 is getting the most attention after the Human Services Finance Committee appropriated money from the legislation via an amendment. The bill has now wound its way to the State and Local Government Committee.
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The fate of Alabama’s gaming expansion rests on Senate support for a November vote. Despite a Republican majority, securing two-thirds votes seems challenging. Representative Blackshear’s legislation, already House-approved, aims to bring casinos, sports betting, and a lottery to Alabama, potentially generating $936 million to $1.2 billion for the state.
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A recently filed bill that would allow slot machines at horse tracks in the Garden State has bipartisan support and would bring revenue to the Boardwalk casinos as well as the state’s tax coffers.
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West Virginia’s House Bill 5668, the Responsible Gaming and Research Act, mandates gaming operators to share data with West Virginia University for in-depth research on the effects of gaming. This initiative aims to enhance understanding, ensure integrity and address problem gambling.
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Despite a surge of 41,000 attempts during the Super Bowl, Missouri struggles with sports betting legalization. Cardinals, joined by other sports franchises, initiate a 2024 ballot campaign, emphasizing the need to retain tax revenue within the state and meet the demand for legal sports wagering.
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Maryland’s HB 1087, sponsored by Del. Pamela Queen, seeks to ban online gambling on college campuses, addressing the influx of mobile sports betting among underage students. The proposed legislation includes geofencing and online policies for institutions.
