The second-smallest state by population appears poised to finally join its regional peers and legalize sports betting. On Wednesday, the Vermont Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee amended and moved forward H127, which would allow for digital wagering only.
The next stop is the Finance Committee, and then on to the Senate floor. The Economic, Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee voted 4-1 to advance the bill. The bill passed the House March 24 by a voice vote.
Kentucky is the only state so far this year to legalize sports betting, and Vermont joins Missouri and North Carolina as states where mobile wagering has passed one chamber and is awaiting approval in a second. As Missouri lawmakers struggle with how to move forward after tabling discussion earlier this month following an attempted filibuster and the voting down of a video lottery terminal amendment, legislators in both North Carolina and Vermont appear poised to move forward.
Vermont’s legislature adjourns May 19.