"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
Vermont Lawmakers Propose Bill to Close Sports Betting Market
A trio of Vermont State Representatives have introduced a new bill to re-enact a ban on sports betting to protect low-income bettors and their families. The bill will face an uphill battle after Vermont's impressive first year of a legal market.
Feb 19, 2025
Sports Betting 
New Jersey Sportsbooks Recouped Big Losses During NFL Playoffs
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Feb 19, 2025
Sports Betting 
Bill to Legalize Sports Betting in Texas Gains Support of Governor
Gov. Abbott has announced his support for House Joint Resolution 134, which would amend the Texas Constitution to allow for a legal sports betting market. The support puts the Governor at odds with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, one of the biggest opponents of sports betting.
Feb 17, 2025
Sports Betting 
Bill to Curb Sports Betting Addiction Reintroduced to Congress
Rep. Salinas and Sen. Blumenthal have reintroduced the GRIT Act to stop the rise of gambling addiction and prevent problem gambling before it happens. The bill would funnel federal sports betting funds to programs to address the growing issue.
Feb 12, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Mississippi Senate Votes to Place Ban on Online Sweepstakes Casinos
The Mississippi Senate has overwhelmingly voted in favor of SB 2510, which would ban sweepstakes casinos after operators ignored requests to shut down. The bill will now head to the House for a vote before the Governor can sign off.
Feb 12, 2025
Responsible GamblingFanDuel Sportsbook Sees Record Number of Wagers on Super Bowl LIX
Parent company Flutter Entertainment has reported that over 16 million wagers were placed on the NFL’s big game, setting a new record for Super Bowl Betting. The operator saw around 70,000 bets per minute at its busiest point.
Feb 12, 2025
Sports Betting 
New York Sees Record High Sports Betting Handle in January
The New York State Gaming Commission has reported a sports betting handle of almost $2.5 billion for January, breaking the previous monthly record set in October 2024. FanDuel Sportsbook led all operators for the month, with DraftKings following close behind.
Feb 12, 2025
Sports Betting 
Flutter Announces Over Half of Customers Have Tried “My Spend” Tool
FanDuel parent company Flutter has announced that over half of users have engaged with the new “My Spend” tool, which promotes responsible money management. The tool allows bettors to view their finances with FanDuel to ensure they aren’t betting beyond their means.
Feb 10, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Voter Referendum on Legal Sports Betting Begins in South Dakota
South Dakota State Senator Steve Kolobek has proposed Senate Joint Resolution 507, which would allow residents to vote on legalizing online sports betting. The measure is similar to proposals in 2022 and 2023, both of which failed in the House.
Feb 08, 2025
Sports Betting 
Arizona Warns Residents to Be Safe Betting on Super Bowl LIX
Arizona released a pair of public service announcements reminding bettors to play responsibly and watch out for scammers looking to steal information. The American Gaming Associate currently estimates over $1.3 billion will be wagered on the game.
Feb 08, 2025
Sports Betting 