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The move has raised many eyebrows, primarily because it could result in a decline in Ohio’s sports betting sector. There are also fears that a surge in betting costs could see sportsbook operators leaving the state and encourage bettors towards using illegal offshore sites.

Marking the first anniversary of its My Stat Sheet tool, the company is renewing its State Council Funding Programme and launching a national advertising campaign to raise awareness for responsible play.

DraftKings has reinforced its commitment to responsible gaming (RG) in celebration of Problem Gambling Awareness Month by choosing to renew its State Council Funding Program to further support nationwide resources. It has been one-year since the official launch of the operator’s My Stat Sheet tool.

Ohio lawmakers are being warned that “Bob and Betty Buckeye” will also feel the pain of another doubling of the state’s tax rate for sportsbook operators, not just gambling companies.

Hawaii became the surprise of the legislative season as a sports betting bill advanced past the House on Tuesday. Lawmakers passed House Bill 1308 on Tuesday by a 35-15 vote. It’s the farthest a Hawaii sports betting bill has made it in the Aloha State.

Bipartisan resolution would let Georgians vote on a constitutional amendment for online sports betting.