Aloha! Online Sports Betting in Hawaii Steps Closer to Reality
Bill progresses from Hawaii House to Senate, moving closer to legalizing sports betting
Hawaii is inching closer to joining the ranks of states offering legal online sports betting, as the measure HB1308 was 35 vs 15 in favor in the House, moving onto the Senate for further discussion. This represents the furthest progress Hawaii has made towards this goal in over a decade.
Seven states are considering the establishment of locally regulated online sports betting industries, with Hawaii being one of them. In its current form, House Bill 1308 allows the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to manage and regulate online sports betting and iGaming in the state.
The companion bill, SB 1569, had been deferred during its public hearing, but the anticipation remains high for Hawaii to legalize online sports betting due to the advancement of HB1308.
The Unyielding Opponents
Despite the majority of representatives supporting the sports betting expansion bill, 15 members stood firm against it. These Hawaii representatives include:
- David Alcos (R-41)
- Della Au Belatti (D-26)
- Diamond Garcia (R-42)
- Andrew Takuya Garrett (D-22)
- Tina Grandinetti (D-20)
- Kim Coco Iwamoto (D-25)
- Lisa Marten (D-51)
- Scot Matayoshi (D-49)
- Lauren Matsumoto (R-38)
- Chris Muraoka (R-45)
- Amy Perruso (D-46)
- Julie Reyes Oda (R-40)
- Garner Shimizu (R-32)
- Gregg Takayama (D-34)
- Shirley Ann Templo (D-30)
Keeping Up With the Latest
For comprehensive updates, stay tuned to our website.com for the best independent sports betting news and content. While we strive to provide up-to-date information, remember that the Senate's final decision is yet to be made.
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Sources:
- Hawaii State Legislature – HB1308: Online Sports Betting Legislation: www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/bills/HB1308_.html
- Hawaii News Now: www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/44742581/lawmakers-advance-bill-to-legalize-sports-betting-in-hawaii
- Pacific Business News: www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2023/03/02/online-sports-wagering-bill-in-hawaii-advances.html
- KITV4 Honolulu: www.kitv.com/local-news/hawaii-house-committee-to-consider-online-sports-gambling-bill
McKenzie CooperMcKenzie is a student at Florida State University double majoring in Psychology and English. With an initial lack of knowledge concerning the online gambling world, she's developed a growing interest in the industry through each story she writes. In her free time, she can be found enjoying a walk outdoors, watching a movie, or catching a sports game from time to time.
- The measure HB1308, which allots the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate online sports betting and iGaming in Hawaii, progressed with a vote of 35 vs 15 in favor, moving onto the Senate for further discussions.
- In the House, 15 members stood firm against the sports betting expansion bill, including David Alcos, Della Au Belatti, Diamond Garcia, Andrew Takuya Garrett, Tina Grandinetti, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Lisa Marten, Scot Matayoshi, Lauren Matsumoto, Chris Muraoka, Amy Perruso, Julie Reyes Oda, Garner Shimizu, Gregg Takayama, and Shirley Ann Templo.
- Hawaii is inching closer to joining the ranks of states offering legal online sports betting, representing the furthest progress towards this goal in over a decade.
- Seven states are considering the establishment of locally regulated online sports betting industries, with House Bill 1308 allowing for such a possibility in Hawaii.
- The anticipation remains high for Hawaii to legalize online sports betting due to the advancement of HB1308, but the Senate's final decision is yet to be made.
