Missouri senator takes on big city lobbyists

@scottfaughn: So I ran into this big shot New York lobbyist one night early in session, & he assured me sports book would pass. I asked if he had ever heard of @DLHoskins? He said he could handle him, he handles those type in every state. Well Sen. Hoskins has 19 amendments filed this evening.

Kill Bill: Missouri sports betting hits a snag after filibuster

Summary: Under Missouri rules, a near-4-hour filibuster by Sen. Denny Hoskins killed two sports betting bills the chamber was set to discuss. Why it matters: The filibuster was a major setback for Missouri, as the state was progressing toward legalization. The legislative session ends on May 13, leaving a small opening for lawmakers to reach […]

Massachusetts Senate sports betting debate

📅 April 28, 2022 – 8:00 AM (PDT) – Massachusetts Senate discusses sports bettingGoogleiCalSource: Massachusetts Senate Live FeedWhat to watch for Senators filed 69 amendments to a sports betting bill that advanced out of the Ways and Means Committee late last week. ⌄

69 amendments filed ahead of today’s MA sports betting debate

Summary: With debate expected today, Massachusetts senators filed 69 amendments to the sports betting bill that emerged from the Ways and Means Committee last week. Why it matters: Per our previous reporting, the Senate bill (S 2844) is laden with contentious policies that conflict with the sports betting bill (H 3993) passed by the House […]

NBC Cleveland affiliate on Browns, Bally’s partnership

Browns pick sports betting partner, NBA Awards for Cavaliers, free concernt before Guardians game2:11Browns find a sports betting partner, Kevin Love is still in the hunt for NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, and there a free pre-game concert before the Guardians take on the Blue Jays at the Rock Hall on May 7. […]