Efforts to expand Nebraska sports betting beyond casino floors are moving into the signature‑gathering phase, as backers prepare for a citizen‑initiated ballot measure in 2026. With legislative proposals stalled by procedural hurdles, casino interests and reform advocates are turning to public votes to authorize online wagering statewide. Under state law, the initiative must collect certified signatures from at least 10 percent of registered voters — currently about 125,786 names — to place a constitutional amendment before voters. Nebraska now permits sports wagers only in person at licensed casino locations, taxed at 20 percent. Earlier this year, State Senator Eliot Bostar introduced LR20CA,…

Missouri is on track to launch legalized sports betting on December 1, as nine operators have applied for mobile licenses with the Missouri Gaming Commission. Two of those operators, DraftKings and Circa, have already secured un-tethered licenses, allowing them to offer mobile sports betting statewide without affiliation to a casino or sports team. The other seven applicants, including FanDuel, Caesars, bet365, ESPN Bet, BetMGM, Fanatics, and Underdog, are undergoing regulatory review. Under Missouri’s rules, some operators must form market access partnerships to qualify. FanDuel has partnered with Major League Soccer’s St. Louis CITY SC; BetMGM aligned with Century Casinos; bet365…

The New York sports betting market posted another strong performance in August, with total wagering volume surpassing $2 billion for the month. According to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission, bettors placed $2.04 billion in wagers, marking a 42 percent increase from the same month last year and a 46 percent jump over July. It was the highest monthly handle since May. Sports betting revenue also rose significantly. Gross gaming revenue reached $178.2 million in August, representing a 42.6 percent year-over-year increase. The statewide hold rate stood at 8.72 percent. FanDuel led all operators in revenue, reporting…

The 2025 NFL season officially kicks off in just a few weeks, so we’re checking out the best NFL betting promos! Plus, there are plenty of football watch parties all across Las Vegas! More on those in just a moment. But up first, sports betting is legal in 39 states, and if it’s legal where you live… and football is your game… then hopefully one of the sports betting offers discussed in this video will be to your liking! Just remember that offers and their availability changes from state to state. We begin with the simple Bonus Bet offers we…

Gambling expansion is always a fight. And when in comes to California sports betting there is a lot on the line. There are so many competing interests and so much money at stake that we should expect this to be a long, convoluted battle. But now the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) has rolled out a plan that may pave the way to a compromise on the issue. And what makes this particularly exciting is that the Tribes seem to be of the same mindset. At the recent Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in San Diego, representatives from DraftKings and FanDuel…

As Americans enjoy March Madness this year, the SAFE Bet Act has been resurrected by legislators in Washington. Congressman Paul D. Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal rolled out the legislation, officially called the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act. The new push from both legislators comes amid criticism from operators, consultants, and even responsible gambling advocates. That criticism came from debates over the scope of the proposal, as well as claims of it potentially being unconstitutional. This comes as concerns grow over the expansion of online gambling. Reintroducing the SAFE Bet Act legislation aims to create new safeguards…