sports betting

The DC Council has legalized sports betting

In May, DC’s Ward 2 council member Jack Evans introduced a bill that would legalize sports gambling in DC after the Supreme Court struck down a law that banned the practice outside of Nevada.

On Tuesday, Evans’ bill passed by a vote of 11-2. DC joins Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, West Virginia, New Mexico and parts of North Dakota as supporters of sports gambling.

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The NHL has partnered with FanDuel for unique sports betting and fantasy opportunities

Monday morning, the NHL announced a multi-year partnership with FanDuel, a fantasy sports betting website.

With this partnership, FanDuel becomes the official daily fantasy and sports betting partner of the NHL. FanDuel also announced a siloed partnership with the New Jersey Devils, becoming the first NHL team with a daily fantasy sports provider.

This comes on the heels of the NHL’s multi-year betting partnership with MGM Resorts.

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By Julia Karron 4 months ago

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The NHL has announced a betting partnership with MGM Resorts

Monday morning, the NHL announced a formal agreement that MGM Resorts would become the official betting partner of the NHL.

MGM Resorts also becomes the resorts partner of the NHL with the deal.

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By Julia Karron 4 months ago

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A new bill might allow DC residents to bet on the Capitals

In May, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a law banning sports betting. Since then, five states — Nevada, Mississippi, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Delaware — have legalized the practice.

DC might be next, as Ward 2 councilmember Jack Evans introduced a bill that would legalize sports betting in the District on Tuesday.

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By Julia Karron 5 months ago

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