Sports Betting Coverage: Updates From Vermont, District of Columbia, Michigan, and Further Correspondence!
Unleashing the Weekend Sports Betting Frenzy: A Roundup of the Hottest Headlines
Step into the chaos of our crazy spinning globe where sleep, food, and updates rule! Here's a rundown of this week's top sports betting stories that you simply can't afford to miss.
Vermont's Governor Jumps on the Sports Betting Bandwagon
Vermont Governor Phil Scott joins the ranks of governors rallying for the legalization of sports betting in their states. Four governors, including Massachusetts, Illinois, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, previously made similar calls during their State of the State addresses, with only New Hampshire (where DraftKings launched their mobile sportsbook on Dec 31, 2019) and Connecticut seeing their states joining the sports betting frenzy. Illinois is still in the application and rule-making process.
Capital City Battles Over Sports Betting Legalization
In a surprising turn of events, Vermont’s capital, Burlington, recently overruled the gubernatorial veto, potentially paving the way for sports betting in the state.
One Step Closer to a Sportsbook for Maryland Stadium?
The sports betting application process is dangling an opportunity to bring a sportsbook venue to a new Maryland stadium.
A Busy Week in Sports Betting
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- Sports Betting Fraud Exposed [Chicago Tribune]
- Ball State Universities Steer Clear of Sports Gambling Policy
- Ohio Sportsbook Squabble: Which Commission Gets the Job [Cleveland]
- Connecticut State Senator Cathy Osten Readies to Reintroduce Gaming Bill
- Delays in North Carolina's Legalization Amid Compact Revision
- Sharp Bettors Seize Super Bowl Prop Bets: Insight from Pros
- SB Tech Suing Oregon Lottery, Others to Secure Contract Confidentiality
- Reporter's Firsthand Experience with a Suspect Handicapping Service [Bloomberg]
- Virginia Lawmakers Nearing Consensus on Sports Betting Plans
- PGA's Michigan Courtship: The Details
- PointsBetUSA Offers a Whopping 306 Super Bowl Betting Markets!
Other Notable Mentions
- Georgia's Failed Sports Betting Bills: Possible Future Attempts
- Will Baseball Bettors Back Off Amid Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal?
- Michigan Sports Betting to Remain Offline for Over a Year
- Sports Betting Heats Up in Washington State
- Indiana Bill Decriminalizes In-Home Casino Games, Including Poker
- How Many Skins Should Online Sports Betting States Offer? New Jersey Offers Some Clues
- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Leaves Mobile Sports Betting Out of Proposed Budget for the Second Straight Year
- Indiana Approves Gambling on Academy Awards
So, grab your favorite beverage, buckle up, and get ready for an exhilarating virtual ride through the world of legal U.S. sports betting! Have a great weekend, everyone!
Enrichment Insights:As of 2025, sports betting is legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Online sports betting is available in 30 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. Retail sports betting is offered in various states. Several states, including Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Alaska, and Hawaii, are actively working towards implementing sports betting regulations.
- In the dynamic realm of sports-betting, a prop bet has emerged as a hot topic, with sharp bettors seizing advantageous opportunities in Super Bowl prop bets, as indicated by insights from industry professionals.
- The Oregonian, along with others, finds itself embroiled in a legal tussle, as SB Tech is suing the Oregon Lottery over contract confidentiality issues.
- A growing number of states are coalescing around sports betting, with Vermont's Governor Phil Scott joining the chorus of governors advocating for its legalization.
- Amidst this flurry of activity, Vermont's capital, Burlington, has seen its city council override the gubernatorial veto, potentially signaling a green light for sports betting in the state.
- In a significant development, sports-betting legislation in Virginia seems to be nearing consensus, setting the stage for its potential launch.
- For those delving into sports-analysis, a sports-betting platform offers quantitative tools to aid in sports predictions, providing a data-driven approach to wagering on sports events.
