Author: Alec
Alabama bill that would allow up to 10 casinos, sports betting headed to first test. Here’s what’s being proposed
MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) — Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery,... more
Casual bettors placing small wagers is adding another reason to watch the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After years of angst and filibustering, casual bettors strolling around Sin City are basking in the NFL’s embrace of... more
Sauber F1 team says it’s not concerned by reported investigation into its gambling sponsorship
HINWIL, Switzerland (AP) — The Sauber Formula 1 team says it is not concerned by a report that it could potentially face a fine in... more
State Senate committee rejects casino bill that would allow a referendum in northern Virginia’s D.C. suburbs
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — A Virginia Senate committee on Tuesday rejected legislation that would have allowed a referendum on a casino in the... more
ICE London: Brazil’s first regulated sports betting and igaming operators live by July; first licensees announced in March
The regulated sports-betting and online-casino market in Brazil is expected to be live by July, with the first licensees likely to be... more
Biden congratulates Culinary workers on contract agreements in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday congratulated hospitality workers for reaching a tentative agreement with several Las Vegas... more
Super Bowl in Las Vegas further cements NFL’s relationship with city it once shunned
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A meeting scheduled in the 1980s between the NFL and sportsbook directors sparked hope in Las Vegas that their... more
Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting; measure moves to Senate
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House passed a bill Thursday that would legalize online sports betting, bringing the state one step... more
NFL says Super Bowl viewers will only see 3 sports betting ads during broadcast of the game
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Advertisements for sports betting continue to flood the airwaves, but the NFL said Tuesday that viewers will see... more
Mississippi lawmakers advance bill to legalize online sports betting
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bill advancing in Mississippi’s Legislature would legalize online sports betting in the state, where analysts say... more
