"Being in the world of sports betting has been a way of honoring my late grandfather. The old New Yorker relocated to Las Vegas when I was young, and passed his years of experience betting on sports to me. My pursuit of this profession was to honor his memory, and it has kept me connected to him long after he passed."
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Michael Savio
Last Sports Betting Bills of 2025 Fail in the Georgia House
This week, a pair of sports betting bills failed on the Georgia House floor. The first bill creates a legal framework for the industry, while the other proposes creating a ballot initiative for voters to decide on legalizing it.
Mar 07, 2025
Sports Betting 
Connecticut Considering Bill to Set Limits on Sports Betting
A group of Connecticut lawmakers has proposed Senate Bill 1464, which would set a maximum daily sports betting wagering limit. Supporters hope that the bill will help curb the alarming rise in problem gambling without a full ban on the industry.
Mar 07, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Mississippi House Approves Sports Betting Bill Ahead of Deadline
The Mississippi House passed the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, which would legalize mobile sports betting, by a vote of 88-10. The Senate will have until the end of the 2025 legislative session on April 6 to pass the bill.
Mar 07, 2025
Sports Betting 
Nevada Takes Action Against Controversial Prediction Markets
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist letter to KalshiEX LLC, ordering them to take down all sports-related prediction markets. The order is meant to protect the state’s thriving sports betting industry and avoid accelerating the growth of problem gambling.
Mar 06, 2025
Sports Betting 
Georgia House Considering Bill to Legalize Online Sports Betting
Georgia House Rep. Marcus Wiedower has proposed new legislation to legalize online sports betting. Both must be passed on to the Senate by March 6. The proposal comes a week after similar legislation in the state Senate failed to garner support.
Mar 05, 2025
Sports Betting 
Georgia Sports Betting Ballot Initiative Rejected by Senate
A Georgia Senate Committee has voted against a proposal for a ballot initiative to legalize sports betting. Opponents continue to have concerns over the damage of problem gambling, which has led to the industry's failure to make much progress over the years.
Feb 28, 2025
Sports Betting 
Pennsylvania Considering Making Problem Gambling Awareness Month Official
A group of 16 lawmakers have proposed House Resolution 52 to officially recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month to curb the growing problem. The bill would also formally make gambling addiction a public health issue deserving of more resources.
Feb 28, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Hawaii House of Representatives Set to Vote on Sports Betting
Hawaii Sports Betting House Bill 1308 passed through the Finance Committee and is heading to the House Floor, but strong opposition remains ahead. If passed, it will head to the Senate, where a companion bill was recently deferred.
Feb 28, 2025
Sports Betting 
New Jersey Budget Proposal Includes Major Sports Betting Tax Hike
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy proposed a 2026 budget that includes a tax hike for sports betting operators, though support among lawmakers appears scarce. The two largest obstacles to the proposal are the market’s long history of legal gambling and an upcoming election.
Feb 27, 2025
Sports Betting 
Maryland Becomes Next State to Propose Ban on Sports Betting
Maryland Senator Joanne Benson has introduced Senate Bill 1033 to ban sports betting. The proposal would shut down the legal market two years after it launched. The proposal comes as lawmakers grow concerned about the continued spike in problem gambling.
Feb 26, 2025
Sports Betting 