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Kansas Senate passes bill to legalize sports gambling

On February 26, the Kansas moved one step closer to legalizing sports gambling when the state Senate passed a bill that would legalize the practice. This came after two years of haggling over the bill.

Lawmakers had been hoping to have passed a bill prior to Super Bowl LIV, knowing that that would have been a huge boon for the state. The push then was to try to get a bill passed before the NCAA’s March Madness got underway.

The bill, should it become a law, adults over the age of 21 can place wagers on both professional and college sporting events using online platforms, or by going to one of the four-state casinos. Kansas has four casinos: The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City and Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.

Kansas would receive 7.5% of the profits from all bets placed inside a casino and 10% of the from bets placed online. The casinos would be allowed to negotiate their own deals with online sportsbook providers.

Kansas Senate passes bill to legalize sports gambling

On February 26, the Kansas moved one step closer to legalizing sports gambling when the state Senate passed a bill that would legalize the practice. This came after two years of haggling over the bill.

Lawmakers had been hoping to have passed a bill prior to Super Bowl LIV, knowing that that would have been a huge boon for the state. The push then was to try to get a bill passed before the NCAA’s March Madness got underway.

The bill, should it become a law, adults over the age of 21 can place wagers on both professional and college sporting events using online platforms, or by going to one of the four-state casinos. Kansas has four casinos: The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City and Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.

Kansas would receive 7.5% of the profits from all bets placed inside a casino and 10% of the from bets placed online. The casinos would be allowed to negotiate their own deals with online sportsbook providers.

CNIGA Elects New Chairman, Executive Board

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) has elected a new chairman and executive board members. The largest association of gaming tribes in the Golden State elected James Siva as chairman, Mike Lopez as vice chairman and Isaiah Vivanco as treasurer. Siva said, “I am deeply honored to be elected chairman of CNIGA and am… Read more »

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BetMGM Launches Sports Betting App in Indiana

Roar Digital, LLC – the joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings – announced today that BetMGM, a leading mobile sports betting app, is now accepting wagers throughout Indiana. BetMGM is entering Indiana through a market-access agreement with Boyd Gaming.

“Introducing BetMGM in Indiana is a significant development for Roar Digital and MGM Resorts,” said Scott Butera, President of Interactive Gaming for MGM Resorts. “Indiana has a rich history in professional and amateur sports and a strong fan base. We believe that the sports betting opportunities offered by BetMGM, and access to MGM’s world-class entertainment offerings and resorts, will be well-received.”

BetMGM offers unique product features, such as in-app, livestreamed sports events from around the world. In conjunction with today’s launch, Indiana bettors will enjoy promotions only available within Indiana, affording ample opportunity to bet on professional as well as collegiate sports through a variety of pre-match, in-play and player proposition wagers.

“We’re excited to launch BetMGM in a state as passionate about sports as Indiana is and look forward to seeing fans in the state take advantage of our unique in-app offers,” said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, Roar Digital. “Indiana marks an incredibly important expansion for us as we look to solidify our presence in the Midwest and continue to bring BetMGM to new states in the US.”

Indiana is BetMGM’s third U.S. market entry, following New Jersey and West Virginia.  Available for download on both iOS and Android and accessible via desktop, BetMGM leverages an exclusive betting engine that allows fans to place bets quickly and with ease. Sports bettors have access to a wide assortment of betting markets on BetMGM, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, soccer, tennis and combat sports.