took a big step towards becoming a reality in 2023, as a state legislator introduced a bill to legalize online sports betting in the Green Mountain State.
Rep. Matthew Birong (D-3) introduced a bill to legalize Vermont online sports betting and allow the state s Department of Liquor and Lottery to operate the venture.
The bill was introduced about two months after a study committee in the 2023 legislative session
Up to Six Online Operators
Birong s bill, , will authorize at a minimum two online sports betting licenses and a maximum of six licenses if approved by the state legislatures. Each license will carry an annual fee of $275,000 for an operator.
Under the bill, only online sports betting would be legalized in the state, and no in-person betting w…
The waning moments of the NFL season were profitable for and the state s sports betting operators.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission released sports betting handle and revenue for both January and February. According to the commission, customers bet more than $465.48 million in online and retail sports betting handle over the two months, which including the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl.
This translated to more than $8 million in sports betting tax revenue for the commonwealth.
Kentuckians Flock to Sportsbooks for NFL Playoffs
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission took several months to report the January and February numbers, releasing them on April 16. The March sports betting numbers have yet to be released by the commission.
In January, Kentucky sp…