Hall of Fame continues online, retail sports betting push in Ohio

Summary: The Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, continues to progress toward a retail sportsbook launch at the NFL Hall of Fame site. Parent company Hall of Fame Resorts & Entertainment Co. (HOFV) is set to enter both the online and retail sports betting market in Ohio. Why it matters: While the Hall of […]

Georgia horse race betting bill falls short in State Senate

Summary: A bill that would have put horse race betting legalization to a public vote fell short of necessary support in the Georgia Senate. The Senate voted 33-20 to send the bill to the ballot, but that total didn’t meet the required two-thirds majority. Why it matters: The failure of the horse race wagering bill […]

Ontario up to 14 approved online gaming operators so far

Summary: FanDuel, BetRivers, and PointsBet are among 14 operators approved for online gambling platforms in Ontario as of Wednesday. This group, and additional online sports betting, casino, and poker operators are expected to be licensed and launch in the Canadian province April 4. Why it matters: Ontario projects to emerge as one of North America’s […]

Ohio sports betting takes next step toward fall launch

Summary: Ohio regulators approved another set of sports betting regulations Wednesday, another step in the slow – but steady – launch of legal sportsbooks in the state, which remains on pace to go live sometime in the year’s second half. Why it matters: Ohio is the biggest online sports betting market set to go live […]