News In Brief: May 2-May 6, 2022
DraftKings finishes its $1.5bn acquisition, former tribal gaming leader found guilty of bribery and new …
Citing Gambling Addiction, Louisiana State Senator Abruptly Resigns
Facing a federal probe into her financial transactions, the Louisiana state senator who blocked the …
Louisiana Takes Spotlight For March Madness Betting Finale
If Kansas wins Monday’s National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s college basketball championship game against North …
Mississippi Pays Price For Punting On Mobile Sports Betting
The decision this month by Mississippi lawmakers to kick an online sports-betting bill down the …
Native American Governor At Odds With His Own People Over Tribal Gaming
A wry smile crossed the face of the only Native American governor in the United …
'Game Changer' Comes To Louisiana With Launch Of Online Betting
The chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board could barely contain his excitement on Wednesday …
Southern States Set For Sports-Betting Spotlight As Legislatures Return
Three state legislatures with a history of mixed results when it comes to passing gaming …
New U.S. Sports-Betting Regulators To Monitor Ad Boom
Maryland Sports-Betting Launch Lagging As New Commission Gets Up To Speed
Maryland’s uniquely expansive sports-wagering legislation and divided regulatory responsibilities mean mobile betting may not launch …