Georgia’s Senate passed Senate Bill 386 by 35 votes to 15 on Thursday, adding a requirement for a constitutional amendment and voter approval. The bill now moves to the House; if approved there and by the governor, it would go to voters in November before sports betting could become legal.
The amendment adds legislative and voter approval steps before operators could enter Georgia’s proposed market.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission adopted an official seal that licensed sports betting operators in the state must display on their digital platforms. The commission says the seal is intended to help consumers identify platforms it licenses and regulates; it lists Bally Bet, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, FanDuel and Penn Sports Interactive, which operates as ESPN Bet.
New York’s Senate approved Assembly Bill A10329, which would require mobile sports wagering operators to provide customers with monthly statements if Governor Kathy Hochul signs it. The statements would disclose deposits, winnings, losses and wager amounts; the bill awaits her decision.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a law authorising online sports betting, making Wisconsin the 33rd US state to legalise the activity. The law requires new agreements with the state’s 11 tribes, and betting cannot operate until the required infrastructure is located on tribal land; Evers said he would reject arrangements that favour one tribe over another.
Oddin.gg said it received approval to offer its esports betting solutions to licensed operators in Maryland. The company said the entry adds the state to its North American regulatory footprint; its managing director, Marek Suchar, described the approval as supporting work with partners there.
A Nevada federal judge lifted an injunction that had allowed Kalshi to offer sports event contracts in the state while its lawsuit continued. Judge Andrew Gordon ruled on 24 November that new developments, including other court decisions and Kalshi’s expanded sports offerings, warranted lifting the order in favour of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.