Pat Evans
Writer: @LSPReport and Grand Rapids Magazine. Author: Grand Rapids Beer & Nevada Beer. Past: @FOS, Grand Rapids Business Journal, @thesnews. Michigan State alum
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3 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Pat Evans
A Canadian lawmaker is renewing his efforts to implement a national Canada sports betting ad framework. Sen. Marty Deacon last week reintroduced Bill S-211, “An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising.” A previous effort stalled after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned, marking the end of the legislative session. The bill would require the establishment of a national framework for sports betting ads in Canada. Deacon previously introduced S-269 in 2023.
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3 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Pat Evans
As the Rhode Island legislative session nears a close, a proposal to open up the RI sports betting market still has momentum. According to a report from the Rhode Island Current, the Senate is ready to vote on a pair of bills that would open RI sports betting to more operators and create more severe penalties for those who allow underage gambling. IGT holds a monopoly on RI sports betting. The legislative session ends June 30. The IGT contract with the state lottery runs through November 2026.
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legalsportsreport.com | Pat Evans
As Alberta readies to open its commercial sports betting market, Manitoba is tightening its gray market. Court of King’s Bench Judge Jeffrey Harris ruled last week that Bodog must cease operating in Manitoba, according to a CBC report. That comes as commercial Canadian sports betting is set to expand with the launch of sportsbooks in Alberta. Saskatchewan separates Manitoba from Alberta.
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legalsportsreport.com | Pat Evans
The Maine House has returned to considering a bill legalizing online casino operators after tabling it earlier this session. passed out of the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee with a favorable Ought-to-Pass As Amended vote last week. The bill would legalize online casino through the Wabanaki Nations. It was previously tabled in April. The Maine legislature is in a special session, and bills can also be carried over to 2026. Previously, Gov. Janet Mills has said she would veto iGaming bills.
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3 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Pat Evans
As time ticks down on the Connecticut legislative session, a sweepstakes casino ban is on the verge of passing. Last month, the Connecticut Senate passed Senate 1235, which would ban third-party lottery courier services and online sweepstakes casino operators. The chamber passed it unanimously, 36-0. Connecticut’s session ends Wednesday. If the House passes the bill, it would be the fourth such state to see sweepstakes prohibitions pass both chambers.
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