Offshore remains primary destination for bettors under 21 years of age

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America is experiencing a sports betting renaissance, and the effect of the now-mainstream activity has been felt nationwide. With last week’s industry launch in New Hampshire on Monday, December 31, there are now 14 states with legal sports wagering up and running (minimum gambling ages in parentheses): Arkansas (21) Delaware (21) Indiana (21) Iowa (21) …

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Oklahoma shootout: Gov. Stitt and tribal casinos at January 2020 impasse

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Oklahoma is one of the few states in the US that allows 18+ gambling in certain casinos. Most of these casinos are tribal, but as an ongoing dispute between the governor and Native Americans wages on, the Sooner State could open its casinos up to commercial operators. The main issue stems from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s …

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Applications processing as Washington DC inches closer to sports betting

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Depending on who you ask, some might say nothing ever gets done in Washington DC. Regardless of that stance, one thing has started: the DC sports betting license processing. Just as planned, the District of Columbia started reviewing applications on December 3 with the hopes that bets can be placed in time for Super Bowl …

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Rhode Island mobile betting underperforming in first few months

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Hopes were high when Rhode Island launched its mobile casino application back in September. However, the state’s mobile sports betting revenue has been well under the earlier projections and it could be due to a single hitch in the state’s registration process. Although Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country with …

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Virginia’s proposed Pamunkey casino could be halted to chagrin of local 18+ bettors

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The first land-based casino in Virginia may have to be put on hold for the time being. The City of Norfolk initially voted in 7-1 favor for a deal that would allow the Pamunkey Native American Tribe to purchase property in Harbor Park with the intention of building a casino on the site. However, with …

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Race for Kentucky Governor could lead to casino gambling in Bluegrass State

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When it comes to gambling in Kentucky, the state is best known for the Kentucky Derby horse races. Ironically, that’s about the only gambling allowed in the state. However, Andy Beshear, a Democratic running against incumbent Republican Matt Bevin for Governor, wants to bring legalized gambling to the Bluegrass State. Beshear’s plan is to expand …

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