City & State NY Podcast: Sports Betting in New York

Co-hosts Tom Allon and Sen. Addabbo chat with Chairman Brian O’Dwyer of the NY State Gaming Commission and Jeremy Kudon, President of SBA, about the history of sports betting in NY, the role of the Gaming Commission, and the tax revenue implications of legalization.

Feb 12, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Harless Files Legislation to Let Texans Decide

Rep. Sam Harless, R-Spring, filed House Joint Resolution 134 Wednesday to give Texans the chance to vote on whether they want a regulated, taxed and licensed sports betting market.

Georgia misses out on millions from Super Bowl due to sports betting ban

As hundreds of thousands of people placed bets on the Super Bowl, analysts say Georgia is missing out on millions they could get from legalizing and taxing sports betting.

Feb 9, 2025

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.

Feb 6, 2025

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.

Feb 5, 2025