Top stories around our network this week
When involved in a legalized sports betting industry that has attracted billions of dollars in wagers, ubiquitous marketing, and action by some two-thirds of state legislatures since 2018, it’s easy to forget that not all Americans are so enamored with the activity. But then there are reminders.
An independent poll in Minnesota, where betting has yet to be authorized, found less than half the public ready to support legalization. Another unbiased poll in Ohio, which has legalized and will launch betting on Jan. 1, reported that 84% of Ohioans have no interest in placing bets themselves. And there’s a lot of hand-wringing over potential rejection in California of the Proposition 27 initiative that will be on the November ballot to authorize mobile sports wagering, with the operators backing it shifting an ad strategy that may have already turned off voters.
Our network of sites and team of reporters will continue monitoring the developments in those states, as well as those like Maryland and Massachusetts where regulators are preparing for new launches. We also cover far more, as this past week’s stories demonstrate.
Sports network channeling its inner bettor
ESPN updating, expanding, prioritizing sports wagering content
In need of a better way for certain bettors
Online sportsbooks are playing catch-up when it comes to ADA compliance
When Twitch acts, does everyone else listen?
Twitch bans unlicensed gambling sites from its live-streaming platform
Trying to make that ol’ spinny wheel obsolete
PointsBet aims to process bets in under a second as shift to in-game accelerates
One more reason to like the pitch clock idea
Baseball’s rules changes could be a bonanza for bettors in 2023
Vermont could finally be a yes … maybe
Is Vermont preparing to consider legalizing sports betting?
Missouri is definitely a no … for now
Governor puts kibosh on Missouri sports betting for 2022
Ravens fans just can’t wait for this
Maryland wagering commission takes step toward possible fall mobile launch
Patriots fans might not get it in time
Operators favor universal start date, limiting temporary licenses in Massachusetts
Another reason to visit Manhattan?
Two companies announce bid for Hudson Yards casino project
But Mom said I could!
Mount Airy fined for allowing gamblers as young as 11 and 13
New Jersey’s always up for something different
Mojo rising as newest legal NJ sports gambling option