Hawaii lawmakers introduced SB 3303 to legalize mobile sports betting in one of the last two states with no gambling. A 15% tax rate and December 2026 launch target.
South Carolina becomes the first state to schedule a sports betting hearing in 2026. Bill S.444 proposes 18+ age limit and 12.5% tax rate for online wagering.
Rep. Matt Hatchett reintroduced HB 910 to legalize online sports betting in Georgia. Seven years of trying, still no dice. Will 2026 be different?
Wisconsin lawmakers are close to legalizing mobile sports betting through tribal partnerships. An Assembly vote is expected within weeks—but DraftKings and FanDuel won't be happy.
Assembly Bill 601 would let Wisconsin tribes offer online sports betting. The bill nearly passed last year and is expected to return in 2026. The Packers, Bucks, and Brewers all support it.
Which states will legalize sports betting in 2026? Hawaii leads the pack, Wisconsin and Georgia have paths, but analysts are bearish overall.
HB910 would let the Georgia Lottery regulate sports betting at a 25% tax rate. But with key proponents resigned, the bill's chances are slim.
FanDuel's prediction market platform launched nationwide Thursday, offering sports contracts in 18 states including California and Texas. The gambling wars just went nuclear.
More than 20 state legislatures are in session this week with Georgia making another push for sports betting legalization in its 8th straight year.
520,000 accounts. 18.5 million geolocation checks. 43,000 bettors at Arrowhead. Missouri's sports betting launch was an absolute banger.