Following the repeal of PAPSA in 2018, many states have introduced or passed legislation that allows for regulated in-state sports betting. While some states were eager to pass legislation and start collecting the tax revenue that legal gaming provides, other states were not as enthusiastic and have placed many hurdles in the way of new …
Read moreLegislative Update: States Where Legal Sports Betting Faces Long Odds
Everyone goes to Florida to retire. But given the new sports betting bills filed by Republican Senator Jeff Brandes, the state could play host to fresh life. Brandes, who has represented Pinellas County since 2012, introduced SB 968, SB 970, and SB 972, last Monday. The group’s main bill, SB 968, would establish the regulations …
Read moreSun could shine on sports betting bills in Florida next year
Florida looks to be working on a sports betting deal that could add millions to state revenue in the sunshine state. Governor Ron Desantis seems to be orchestrating negotiations between state gaming stakeholders and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. On April 26th, 2019 Florida Governor Desantis met with a large group of gaming stakeholders to …
Six states entered the midterm elections with gambling on the ballot, and five states passed measures. On Tuesday, Nov. 6th, voters in Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, and Missouri approved a total of six ballot measures relating to gambling during the 2018 Midterm Elections. Idaho was the only state that did not approve a gambling measure …
Read moreStates Pass Gambling Ballot Measures in 2018 Midterm Elections
The fate of gambling and sports betting in Florida rests on the Amendment 3 voting results, and the two largest daily fantasy sports brands broke their silence today. On Thursday, October 4, 2018, both DraftKings and Fan Duel sent out press releases via email, urging Florida residents to vote against Amendment 3 during the general …
Read moreVote No on Florida Amendment 3 says DraftKings, Fan Duel
How is it that a team that finished 9-9 in the regular season, 8th overall in the ACC, is in its first Sweet 16 since 2011? Call it determination. Call it grit. Call it talent. Call it sheer luck. Whichever way you spin it, the Florida State Seminoles have an opportunity to go for the …