Sports Betting in Hawaii?
The thought of sports betting in Hawaii seems like a pipe dream. The state’s has long been perceived as having a firm stance in opposition to all forms of gambling. But, in one of the most surprising stories in recent weeks, Legal Sports Report says that Hawaii has emerged as being among the latest US states to present a bill that would pave the way for legal sports betting. Bill H 1107, if passed into law, will see the inauguration of a dedicated body – the Hawaii Sports Wagering Corporation which will regulate the state’s sports betting industry. The bill…
Washington DC Sports Betting Approved by Mayor
Washington DC sports betting has moved a step closer after Mayor Muriel Bowser effectively signaled a two-month countdown to the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act coming into law. Bowser approved the act January 23, just over a month after the DC Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of the legislation. Following the mayors approval, the act will now undergo a 60-day Congressional review before coming into force. Jack Evans, who originally submitted the bill in September, had previously said that sports betting could be launched before the start of the Major League Baseball season in April. However, in reality, the launch…
Massachusetts Sports Betting Bills Roll Out
Massachusetts sports betting bills are flying, as a trio of bills were introduced by lawmakers on Wednesday. This after Governor Charlie Baker voiced his support earlier in the week. Separate documents that proposed legalizing online and retail betting, allowing only existing casinos to offer betting and the commissioning of a gaming impact study were filed ahead of Friday’s deadline for the 2019 session. The most ambitious of Massachusetts sports betting bills is SD 903 put forward by Sen Brendan Crighton, which would legalize both retail and mobile operations in Massachusetts. The state has a population of 6.9m, and is home…
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Is Bitcoin Cash Dead?
Is Bitcoin Cash dead or dying? The Bitcoin hardfork was touted to be the revelation of the crypto-world and a redefinition of Bitcoin itself, but 18 months later, it has fallen in the ranks. Cobra, a pseudonym for the infamous co-founder of Bitcoin.org and Bitcointalk.org has stated that Bitcoin Cash is worthless. In a tweet posted on January 18, Cobra stated that Bitcoin Cash is dead, not dying. Due to a lack of vision and purpose, the coin’s value will drop to $0 in a matter of years. Some users stated that their skepticism regarding Bitcoin Cash began after the November…
NFL Concerns Over Prop Bets
Many Americans in places where sports betting is legal for the first time are beginning to make wagers on the Super Bowl, including some prop bets on the performances of individual athletes. But if the National Football League had its way, bets on things like passing touchdowns for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady or rushing yards for Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley would be restricted — or even outlawed as too risky and vulnerable to manipulation or cheating. Proposition bets — also known as prop bets — are less popular during the regular season but gain steam…
