Hawaii’s online sports wagering and fantasy sports contests bill, House Bill 1308, has advanced from the Senate committee after mixed testimonies from residents and groups within the state.
According to the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, the Hawaii Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection and on Economic Development and Tourism advanced the bill last Thursday.
Supporters of the bill argue that it would bring new revenue to the state, helping to mitigate the rising cost of living.
Meanwhile, Rebecca London, the Senior Government Affairs Manager for online gambling platform DraftKings, submitted testimony that illegal sports wagering is already occurring in the state.
