Koenig on bill passing
@repkoenig: Good morning this morning. Sports wagering, pari-mutuel modernization, responsible gaming all passed out of committee. Look forward to seeing them move to the House floor, hopefully sooner rather than later. #makeKY34. @Steve_Byk @PatCummingsTIF https://t.co/abr4WpwdmZ
Maryland trudges toward online sports betting launch
Summary: Maryland regulators gave no firm update on the state’s online sports betting launch at a Wednesday meeting, continuing what will likely be the longest rollout for a regulated online gaming market of any U.S. jurisdiction so far. Why it matters: Maryland, surrounded by states with legal sports betting and home to the nation’s highest […]
Kentucky sports betting bill takes first step forward
Summary: A bill that would allow online and retail sportsbooks in Kentucky advanced out of committee Wednesday, but the legislation still faces significant political obstacles. Why it matters: Kentucky sports betting proponents have tried for years to legalize wagering in the commonwealth, which is now virtually bordered on every side by states with regulated betting […]
888 launches ambitious new brand campaign as US efforts flounder
Summary: 888’s new Made to Play campaign seeks to unify the company’s sports betting, casino, and poker brands with a single shared vision and consistent messaging. Why it matters: 888 is one of the biggest gambling companies in the world, but its forays into the US online gambling market have seen limited success, in part […]
Butler on Minnesota sports betting bill
@ButlerBets: Minnesota online sports betting bill advances on to another committee Tuesday, this time by a 7-5 vote, underscoring the divide that remains between lawmakers; bill lives to see another day, but passage will not come easy.