Las Vegas is about to enter the NFL fold through the former Oakland Raiders. The league’s team owners gathered and voted 31-1 in favor of allowing the franchise to relocate from Oakland to Las Vegas. While the team isn’t expected to complete the move for another two seasons, the Las Vegas Raiders are set to …
West Virginia recently joined the ongoing effort to usher in online gambling. Several Democrat legislators introduced a bill into the West Virginia House of Delegates that would legalize online poker rooms, casinos and racebooks for West Virginia residents. The bill—HB3067—would establish licensing and regulations for the market that its supporters feel could stimulate the state’s economy. …
Another state has put a bill on the table regarding sports gambling. As of February 8, Maryland has a bill in circulation that would establish legalized sports betting in the state, pending the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or PASPA. In the event of PASPA being repealed, Maryland would be able …