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1 week ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

Kansas budget bill blocks regulators from renewing sportsbook licensesLicenses are set to expire in 2027Current Kansas sportsbooks include ESPN BET, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM and FanaticsLast week Kansas lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted on a budget provision that blocks the Kansas Lottery from extending sportsbook licenses for the state’s six active operators. The decision creates an uncertain future for Kansas sports betting operators.

1 week ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

NHL’s Ottawa Senators sign new online casino partnershipToonieBet partners with Senators for enhanced fan experiencesThe Ottawa Senators are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in eight seasonsThis week the Ottawa Senators announced a new online casino partnership with ToonieBet. The announcement comes just in time as the Senators return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017. ToonieBet launched in 2024 and is a brand of Soft2Bet.

2 weeks ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

Hawaii Senate Committee advances sports betting billFull Senate to vote on House Bill 1308 by May 2Potential legalized sports betting could launch this summerThe Aloha State took its biggest step towards the potential of legalized Hawaii sports betting this week. House Bill 1308 easily passed through a Senate Committee vote, therefore, moving on to the full Senate for a third reading.

3 weeks ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

NFL announces new rules regarding kickoff and overtime for 2025Expanded replay covers additional objective calls that can be overturnedNo update on changes to tush push ruleTuesday’s NFL league meetings saw several rule changes announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, highlighted by adjustments to kickoffs and overtime. The new NFL rules also included expanded replay and adjustments to free agency, injured reserve designations and the use of “chain gangs”.

3 weeks ago | thesportsgeek.com | Ryan Metivier

Province of Alberta plans to open regulated sports betting markets to private operatorsiGaming Alberta Act would create Alberta iGaming Corporation to regulate sports bettingPlay Alberta is currently the only regulated Alberta sports betting optionLast week the province of Alberta announced plans to grow their sports betting offerings by opening the doors for private operators to obtain licenses.