Sports Update: Focus on Betting Sector: Sportradar Approaches, Legislative Advancements in Maryland and Kansas, Trends Among Gen Z, and Other Key Points
📣 Sports Handle's weekend update is jampacked with the week's top US sports betting stories! Buckle up, sports fans, this is gonna be a wild ride.
Let's dive in!
Maryland, Kansas, and Wyoming: The Sports Betting Frontier
Maryland is making some serious moves in the sports betting world. Despite legalizing wagering last year, lawmakers are now working to create a framework to launch this exciting new industry. The amended version of Maryland's sports betting bill recently passed the House Ways and Means Committee and could hit the House floor as early as next week! Keep an eye on this state, as it might just become a hotspot for sports betting action.
Over in Kansas, the Senate swiftly moved SB 84, a bill that names the Kansas Lottery as the sports betting regulator, through its Committee of the Whole and onto Final Passage. The bill, which allows for statewide mobile sports betting with three skins per operator, is waiting for a committee assignment in the House. If it passes, the Kansas sports betting market could be up and running soon!
Meanwhile, Wyoming's HB 133, an online-only sports betting bill, received the green light from the House's Committee of the Whole and is now moving to the House floor. If Wyoming lawmakers give it the thumbs-up, the state would join Tennessee as the second to offer online-only wagering.
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments!
More Sports Betting Headlines Across the US
DraftKings solidified its position in the sports world by securing a five-year deal as UFC's first official Sportsbook & Daily Fantasy Partner. This partnership will also allow DraftKings to brand the fight clock and provide an unparalleled fan experience!
In addition, WynnBET received approval to go live in Virginia Beach, marking another significant milestone in the growth of the sports betting industry.
Dish Network users can now place sports bets directly on their TVs through DraftKings, adding a new layer of convenience for sports enthusiasts.
It's a busy time for sports betting, and just around the corner, there's sure to be even more exciting news to share! So, stay tuned as we continue to bring you the latest updates on the ever-evolving world of US sports betting.
On a final note, here's a rundown of the current sports betting landscape in the US:
- Maryland: Sports betting is legal, online, and operational.
- Kansas: No recent legislative updates. Kansas sports betting market may still be in development.
- Wyoming: Sports betting is legal, and regulated markets are operational.
💥 That's all, folks! Until next week, keep those bets coming, and remember to enjoy the thrill of the game! 💥🎯🚀
Sources:
[1] https://statelaw.findlaw.com/maryland-law/maryland-sports-betting-law.html[2] https://www.legis.state.wy.us/cf/_307/choosechamber.aspx?chamber=hs&SESSION=64&year=2023[5] https://www.actionnetwork.com/us-sportsbook-guide/online-sports-betting-by-state
- Maryland is aggressively moving toward becoming a hotspot for sports betting, as the amended sports betting bill, recently passed by the House Ways and Means Committee, could be presented on the House floor next week.
- Kansas is also making progress in the sports betting sphere, with SB 84, a bill that assigns the Kansas Lottery as the sports betting regulator, edging closer to Final Passage in the Senate.
- Wyoming is taking steps to join Tennessee as the second state to offer online-only sports betting, as HB 133 moves from the House's Committee of the Whole to the House floor.
- In other sports betting news, DraftKings signed a five-year deal to serve as the first official Sportsbook & Daily Fantasy Partner of UFC, securing the branding of the fight clock and providing an enhanced fan experience.
- WynnBET recently received approval to launch in Virginia Beach, marking another significant milestone in the growth of the sports betting industry.
- Dish Network users can now place sports bets directly on their TVs through DraftKings, adding a new level of convenience for sports enthusiasts.
