Legal Vermont Sports Betting Takes First Step With Introduced Bill

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…

No Casinos Inc. Believes Voters Should Have Final Say on Florida Sports Betting

No Casinos, Inc., has had its say with the Florida Supreme Court on the future of .

The anti-gambling group submitted its to the court, claiming the proposed hub-and-spoke model for Florida online sports betting is disrespectful to the Florida Constitution and runs afoul of Amendment 3, which requires any new casino gambling laws to be approved by state voters.

Amicus curiae briefs, or “friend-of-the-court” briefs, are notices written by groups or individuals not directly involved in a legal case, but who could have some expertise or knowledge a court may find useful in making it decision.

Gaming Compact Violates Spirit of Florida Constitution

In its 33-page brief, No Casinos Inc. s counsel leaned heavily into the 2018 voter-approved Amendment 3, arguing th…

More Than $8 Million in Kentucky Sports Betting Tax Revenue Last Two Months

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…

France vs Belgium Predictions, Odds, & Injury News – Euro 2024 Round of 16

The only match between top-ten teams in the Euro 2024 round of 16 takes place on Monday as world #2 France (1-2-0, 5 PTS, +1 goal differential) meet #3 Belgium (1-1-1, 4 PTS, +1 goal differential) at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf at 12:00 pm ET.

Neither team played up to its potential in the group stage. France earned a 1-0 over Austria before drawing Netherlands (0-0) and Poland (1-1). Belgium started with a stunning 1-0 loss to Slovakia before rebounding with a 2-0 win over Romania and a 0-0 draw with the Ukraine.

Oddsmakers are considerably more confident that France will turn it around, setting Les Bleus as -105 favorites in the France vs Belgium odds at bet365. Belgium is +380 to win in regular time while the draw is +230. The odds to advance to the quarterfin…

Spain vs Georgia Odds, Predictions & Projected Lineups for Euro Round of 16 (June 30)

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'Always proud of you' – Real Madrid send heartfelt tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal legend makes history with 900th career goal | Goal.com

Real Madrid have sent a heartfelt “always proud of you” message to Cristiano Ronaldo after seeing him make history with goal number 900.

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England player ratings v Ireland: Long live the English rebels! Dominant Declan Rice and Jack Grealish banish former loyalties in slick performance on Lee Carsley's dugout debut – but where was Harry Kane?! | Goal.com

The midfielders appeared extra motivated by the hostile atmosphere and were the two standout players in a Nations League stroll for the Three Lions.

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice may have grown up playing for Ireland but there is no question where their loyalties lie now after leading England to a comfortable win in Dublin.

Rice smashed an impressive England into the lead to get interim coach Lee Carsley – who represented Ireland 40 times as a player – off to a fine start in his quest to become Gareth Southgate's permanent successor. The Arsenal midfielder then set up the second goal for Grealish which was an exhibition of slick passing.

England let their foot off the gas in the second half but always looked comfortable and began their UEFA Nations League campaign in…

Venezuela vs Canada Odds, Predictions & Best Bets for Copa America Knockout Stage (July 5)

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Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti Odds, Predictions & Picks for Wimbledon Semifinals

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Picks, Probable Pitchers & Odds (July 19)

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