Optimism Fades for Legal Missouri Sports Betting
With video slots regulation still the sticking point, Missouri state lawmakers are again reluctant to pass sports betting legislation.
Based in Kentucky's Bluegrass region, Rebecca Hanchett is a political writer who covers legislative developments at Gaming Today. She worked as a public affairs specialist for 23 years at the Kentucky State Capitol. A University of Kentucky grad, Hanchett has been known to watch UK. basketball from time to time.
With video slots regulation still the sticking point, Missouri state lawmakers are again reluctant to pass sports betting legislation.
New York lawmakers hesitant to lower the state's mobile sports betting tax might have a reason to change their mind: online casinos.
New York State Senator Joe Addabbo has filed legislation to legalize online casinos through what could be as many as 20 apps.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's relationship with the tribes is key to legalizing sports betting in the state, according to one legal expert.
Ohio regulators are checking to make sure the state’s 22 conditionally approved sportsbook licensees are ready for the Jan. 1 launch.
Several more operators have been approved for Ohio's sports betting launch, including one with marketing plans with Pete Rose.
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