6 days ago · Who we are. LegalSportsReport.com covers the legal online sports wagering industry, including sports betting and daily fantasy sports in the U.S. and Canada.

Jan 23, 2024 · An effort to legalize California sports betting via the November ballot in 2024 has already come to an end.. Proponents for the proposed California sports betting initiatives, who met staunch opposition from the biggest gaming tribes in the state, officially called it quits on Monday.. Proponent Kasey Thompson explained to LSR why …

Dec 27, 2024 · As 2024 rolls into 2025, there will likely be plenty of legislative discussion about sports betting across the US.. The US sports betting map could see a few more states legalize in 2025, but other markets will discuss other matters related to the industry, like tax rates, advertising and college prop bets.. LSR dives in to set the stage for what should be a busy legislative season.

Dec 17, 2024 · Federal scrutiny on US sports betting turned up a notch Tuesday as lawmakers held the first congressional hearing on the industry.. The US Senate Committee on the Judiciary held its initial hearing Tuesday on the sports betting industry, “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling. ” In its last meeting of 2024, the committee heard from five industry witnesses, including ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The online gambling industry has closed the books on another record-breaking year of regulated operations in the US. In preliminary 2024 totals, licensed sportsbooks across 33 reporting markets combined to generate nearly $150 billion in handle and more than $14.2 billion in operator revenue. This report includes all published results to date and projections for months not yet reported.

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Jan 5, 2024 · Proponents plan to put 1.2 million petitions on the street this weekend, beginning their signature-gathering effort for the proposed California sports betting initiatives, organizer Kasey Thompson told LSR.. Their signature-gathering effort, which faces staunch opposition from gaming tribes in the state, could cost $25 million.. The state Attorney General on Tuesday prepared a title and ...

Dec 3, 2024 · Is sports betting legal in Georgia? No.Georgia sports betting is not legal despite multiple efforts in the Georgia Assembly. Given that sports betting bills passed through the Georgia Legislature in 2021 and gained some momentum in 2022 and 2023, it’s not a reach to believe that legally betting on sports is in the future for Georgians.

Dec 11, 2024 · Federal attention on US sports betting continues to build, and its time in the spotlight begins next week with a congressional hearing.. The US Senate Committee on the Judiciary set a hearing date for 10 a.m. Tuesday called, “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling.” The hearing will take a close look at the US sports betting industry.

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