Casino-inclusive sports betting bill introduced in Maine

Summary: An online sports betting bill that allows both commercial and tribal casino operators to launch OSB was introduced in the Maine Legislature. The bill is set to compete with another online sports betting measure, backed by Maine Gov. Janet Mills, that would only allow tribal casinos to operate online sportsbooks. Why it matters: The […]

Soaring Eagle launches Michigan online casino and sportsbook

Summary: Eagle Casino and Sports went live in Michigan Thursday, as an online sportsbook and casino platform operated by Soaring Eagle Gaming. Soaring Eagle Gaming is a tribally-owned casino operator in Michigan. Why it matters: The launch of Eagle Casino and Sports (aka PlayEagle.com) means all 15 online gaming licenses allotted by the Michigan Gaming […]

Balan tweet on Kentucky sports betting

@jeremybalan: Kentucky Senate is in caucus meetings now, which could, in theory, inspire announcements of committee meetings after. Asked the sponsor of the sports betting bill (HB 606), Rep. Adam Koenig if his line of +300 that it would pass the Senate is still solid. He said it’s now +600.

Kentucky’s Thayer on sports betting

On Kentucky senators’ opposition to passing an online sports betting and poker bill“I think next year, after the election, we’re going to have more people in the Senate who are going to be in favor of sports betting than we have today.”- Damon Thayer, Kentucky Senate Floor Leader (Source Link)April 14, 2022