Get A Grip: Polls Not Always On Industry's Side

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

And let’s tally the numbers

  
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