Legislative opposition mounts to DeWine’s proposed tax hike to aid a new Browns stadium
Gov. Mike DeWine’s budget plan to help pay for a new Cleveland Browns’ stadium and other stadium projects by doubling the state’s sports-gambling tax could be sacked just after kickoff, as Ohio House leaders from both parties expressed hesitation at best about the proposal.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Texas legalizing sports gambling
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to allow online sports betting in Texas. He said he considers sports betting part of the entertainment of watching professional football and other sports.
Online sports betting in Hawaii moves ahead in state House
On the eve of Super Bowl week, Hawaii lawmakers are taking serious look at legalizing online sports betting. Supporters say taxes on the business could be used to pay for gambling addiction programs and a crackdown on illegal betting.
Responsible Gaming: Major brands already adding new tools
In 2024, several sportsbooks made a concerted effort to get ahead of and address problem gambling concerns by introducing tools to help their players track spending, net win/loss over their lifetime, and results by sport.
Sports betting brought in $21 million for NC’s public universities. Here’s how they’re spending it.
According to the N.C. Department of Revenue, 13 public universities collectively received $21,597,004 after sports betting went live in March to December of last year.
Garden state parlay: Jersey City perfect home for BetMGM
The economic impact of BetMGM in Jersey City goes far beyond employees, Exchange Place or tax revenue for the city and state.