Tag: Sports Betting Alliance

Wisconsin online sports betting bill heads to Governor despite pushback

18 March 2026 at 7:15am UTC-4
Wisconsin’s online sports betting bill has passed the Senate with a vote of 21-12 and now heads to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers, despite mounting opposition from Senate lawmakers ...

Sports Betting Alliance fights back against Wisconsin’s online sports betting bill

3 March 2026 at 6:05am UTC-5
The Sports Betting Alliance is pushing the Wisconsin Senate to amend the sports betting bill to include members of the advocacy group. The bill, which was passed by the ...
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Nebraska online sports betting petitions approved for circulation

18 February 2026 at 5:40am UTC-5
Two Nebraska petitions that would legalize online sports betting in the state have been approved for circulation ahead of the state’s 2026 general election. The proposals ...

Illinois sends 60 cease-and-desist orders to icasinos ahead of Super Bowl

6 February 2026 at 7:48am UTC-5
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, Illinois is stepping up efforts to protect consumers from unregulated igaming operations by issuing more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to ...

Illinois sports betting plunges after new tax on wagers

20 January 2026 at 6:52am UTC-5
New figures from the Illinois Gaming Board reveal a notable drop in sports betting activity since the state introduced a new gambling tax last year. Initially, a US$0.25 tax ...

Sports Betting Alliance blames Illinois tax hike for drop in gambling

13 January 2026 at 7:28am UTC-5
Data published by the Illinois Gaming Board shows that 6.4 million fewer wagers were placed year-on-year in the state in October 2025, leading to a warning from the Sports Betting ...
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The Sports Betting Alliance names Joe Maloney as President

12 December 2025 at 7:18am UTC-5
The Sports Betting Alliance has appointed American Gaming Association Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications Joe Maloney as its new president and chief executive ...

Legislative gridlock on sports betting is costing Oklahoma millions

27 October 2025 at 7:33am UTC-4
Oklahoma lawmakers are deadlocked on sports betting legislation, and it is costing the state millions in potential revenue. The claim was aired at a Senate panel, and according ...

Bet365 joins Sports Betting Alliance to combat unregulated gaming

12 June 2025 at 7:26am UTC-4
Bet365 has joined the Sports Betting Alliance to support its fight against unregulated online betting. The Sports Betting Alliance advocates for legal and competitive sports ...

Illinois raises sports betting tax as part of the 2026 budget

4 June 2025 at 6:46am UTC-4
Minutes before midnight on Saturday, Illinois lawmakers passed an additional tax on sports bets. The new tax will incur US$0.25 for every bet placed with a licensed sportsbook ...