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6 days ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

Alberta legislators vote to approve iGaming Alberta ActBill 48 passes with no amendmentsPrivatized Alberta sports betting could launch early 2026This week, the iGaming Alberta Act passed its third reading in legislature leaving it one step away from being signed into law. The final step to make the bill a reality is for Royal Assent, the formal approval by Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani.

2 weeks ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

House Bill 1308 would have allowed legal sports betting and fantasy sports in HawaiiDetails fail to be finalized prior to May 2 legislative closeSports betting study group approved for HawaiiLegalized Hawaii sports betting came up short this week as House Bill 1308 failed to gain final approval before the end of the current legislative session. Last month, the prospects of legalized Hawaii sports betting looked positive, as the bill passed through a Senate Committee vote.

2 weeks ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

Trading exchange Kalshi accepts over $4 million of contracts on Canada’s Election Other popular events allow customers to predict the next PopeKalshi in legal battle with multiple states over sports event contractsThe Canadian Election was held earlier this week and many people put their predictions to the test by using trading exchange platform Kalshi, which saw approximately $4.5 million in handle on the event.

3 weeks ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

New York Assembly Committee hears bill to adjust sports betting rulesDaily deposits and wagers could be capped to $5,000Advertisements to be limited and a ban on a use of the term “bonus”Major changes to New York sports betting laws have been proposed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll who has called for stricter deposit, wagering and advertising regulations. Through Assembly Bill A7962, Carroll proposed a daily limit on deposits and wagers at online and retail sportsbooks of $5,000.

3 weeks ago | thesportsgeek.com | Joe DeLeone

I have our 2025 NFL Mock Draft for you! After what feels like an eternity, we’ve finally reached the week of the draft. There is so much speculation on how many quarterbacks will be picked in the first round, which offensive linemen will go in the top 10, and which defensive players will become future stars. Here is how I believe the first round could shake out this Thursday in my NFL Mock Draft for 2025!1. Tennessee Titans — Cam Ward, QB, Miami2. Cleveland Browns — Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado3.