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A new bill at the state legislature would bring Mississippi sports betting into the 21st century with mobile wagering. Sen. Willie Simmons (D-Cleveland) introduced the Gaming Control Act that would, among other changes, legalize mobile Mississippi sports betting. Mississippi sports betting launched in August with only land- and water-based wagering. Regulations from the Mississippi Gaming Commission prohibit mobile sports betting anywhere but on-site at a…

The Golden State Warriors will be looking to post consecutive wins over Boston for the first time since December 2015 when they continue their five-game road trip on Saturday with their first clash of the season with the Celtics. Golden State is coming off a 126-118 victory in Washington on Thursday, and now takes a nine-game straight-up win streak into Saturday night’s matchup at…

The New York State Gaming Commission is finally ready to talk about how it intends to regulate sports betting. An agenda for the agency's upcoming meeting, posted on Thursday, at long last includes a discussion of proposed rules for the industry. The fall of PASPA more than eight months ago triggered an existing NY sports betting statute, but this meeting will mark the first measurable step toward implementation.…

The NFL – love it or hate it – is a powerhouse. It’s not just about the bone-crunching hits or those Hail Mary passes that make you spill your beer. It’s also a massive betting market, raking in billions each year. If you’re thinking about diving into the world of NFL wagering, you’ll quickly find that props, or “proposition bets,” are where things get…

There is betting on the NFL and then there is betting on the NFL’s biggest game of the year. Following a 16-game regular season schedule, two rounds of playoffs and two conference championship games, the two remaining NFL teams will now square off in the biggest single-day betting event of the year. Successfully betting on the Super Bowl at your favorite online sportsbook does…

The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl for a third straight season.  The Pats have won five Super Bowls since the turn of the century. This is the first Super Bowl for the Rams franchise since 2001. Super Bowl 53 (February 3rd in Atlanta) is technically a neutral-site game, but don’t expect an even split in the crowd. While most Patriot fans…

The following is a guest article submitted by GeoComply Over the next several weeks, the race to legalize sports betting in the U.S. is truly on. How many states will be at the starting line? 10? 15? In fact, 20 or more states could consider legislation in 2019. The speed that sports betting fever is sweeping the nation would make Usain Bolt jealous. Despite…

Legal sportsbooks in Pennsylvania took in more than $16 million in wagers during December, the first full month of regulated sports gambling. Revenue inched over $2 million during that period, good for a hold of 12.4 percent. Data comes from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) report released on Thursday. PA sports betting at a glance The PA sports betting industry still has the…

A key Philadelphia sportsbook opened this week and another opens its doors next week as PA sports betting expands. The South Philadelphia Turf Club took its first wagers this week, marking the fifth opening in just two months in Pennsylvania. Legal Sports Report first reported last week that the Kambi-powered operation would commence operations this week. The South Philly opening marks the second in…

Gov. Charlie Baker is introducing his own sports betting bill today in the Massachusetts Legislature. Although the bill has not been posted on the legislature's website yet, Legal Sports Report is aware that the bill will not have any tethering necessary to a local casino or other gaming facilities. That would create an environment where anyone who wants to be licensed might have a shot…