Now That States Can Legalize Sports Gambling, the Only Guaranteed Winner Is the IRS
- Jun 7, 2018
If you think legal sports gambling will help your income tax bottom line, you're wrong.
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Connecticut legislators balk at on-line betting on sports
- Jun 5, 2018
The Connecticut General Assembly is unlikely take up on-line gambling when it returns in special session to consider legalizing sports betting — viewing betting by smartphone as a concept that needs deeper study and public input, legislative leaders said Friday.
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Delaware Lottery Director on Sports Betting: ‘We’ve Been Ready Since 2009’
- Jun 5, 2018
The state of Delaware announced on Thursday that it will offer full-fledged sports betting beginning June 5, making it the first state to seize the opportunity since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) on May 14.
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Pennsylvania takes first step toward sports gambling
- Jun 4, 2018
Pennsylvania is moving to implement the legalization of sports betting following a key U.S. Supreme Court decision last month that opened the door for gamblers and casinos in the Commonwealth.
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Gambling world descends on Albany to get sports betting law OK'd
- Jun 4, 2018
A main topic for discussion: how to get everyone on the same page in order to present a united front to advance an intense lobbying campaign underway at the Capitol to legalize sports gambling in New York before state lawmakers end their 2018 session on June 20.
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How will the PASPA sports betting repeal affect states and the casino and racing industries?
- Jun 1, 2018
Hartley examines the reasons that states not named New Jersey or Delaware have lost some of their initial thirst for sports betting in the U.S., as have several gambling companies.
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Pa. gaming board opens door for casinos to seek sports betting certificates
- Jun 1, 2018
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s seven members decided on temporary regulations for sports betting — including a process by which state casinos can apply for certificates covering the wagers — at a Wednesday meeting
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Joe Girardi pitches Legislature on sports gambling
- Jun 1, 2018
Joe Girardi wants New York's state legislators to take a swing at sports gambling. The former New York Yankee player and manager came to the Capitol on behalf of Major League Baseball on Wednesday to advocate for a new state law regulating betting on sports
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Supreme Court ruling on sports gambling could raise stakes for amendment vote in Florida
- May 31, 2018
A constitutional amendment centered on casino gambling was already scheduled for the Nov. 6 ballot in Florida when a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on sports gambling changed the landscape.
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Illinois Pump-Fakes With an Online-Free Gambling Expansion Bill
- May 31, 2018
Illinois has been trying to legalize online gambling and daily fantasy sports for several years, but plans were sidetracked a bit in 2018. Sports betting took over the spotlight, with five bills introduced in the span of about six weeks.
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Chicago Casino’s Bad Odds: Lawmakers Reject Gambling Bill
- May 30, 2018
Chicago’s long-held desire for a city-owned casino will continue to go unrequited if an Illinois House panel’s Memorial Day vote against a massive gambling expansion package stands.
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West Virginia Sports Betting Nearing Reality, But Regulatory SNAFUs Remain
- May 30, 2018
Legalized sports betting in West Virginia is all but a done deal at this point. The state already has a huge head start on getting the game fully regulated and running. Now, it’s mostly a question of what the legalized landscape will look like.
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