California business leaders line up behind tribal sports betting effort
Summary: Dozens of business and community groups have thrown their support behind the California tribal sports betting proposal, calling the online sports betting initiative backed by commercial sportsbooks a “direct attack on California’s local, brick-and-mortar tribal casinos that would jeopardize California jobs and economic progress.” Why it matters: The dueling ballot measures will be a […]
Ontario online gambling revenue reports will be issued quarterly
@ButlerBets: Ontario regulators are working on public reports for online sports betting and iGaming revenue figures, Canadian Gaming Association CEO Paul Burns said during today’s iGaming Next conference; Burns said he predicts the reports would come out quarterly, but it’s too early to know
Minnesota House passes sports betting bill, but time running out
Summary: In a 70-57 vote, the Minnesota House passed a bill that would legalize retail and mobile sports betting through the state’s tribal casinos. Why it matters: Because it limits licenses to tribal operators, the legislation is unlikely to be taken up by the Senate. As Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller told the local press, […]
Kansas sports betting bill signed into law
Summary: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed her state’s sports betting bill into law Thursday, legalizing mobile and retail sportsbooks. Why it matters: Kansas becomes the second state after Maine to legalize sports betting in 2022; there are more than 30 states that have formally legalized sports betting.Beyond the headline Kansas regulators hope to have the […]
Butler on speculation of DraftKings merger
@ButlerBets: In speculating about possible future online sports/iGaming merger or acquisitions, a panel at the iGaming Next conference said DraftKings could be a leading potential target, especially for a major European operator: $DKNG rival FanDuel is owned by Europe’s Flutter Entertainment