NBA and MLB have opposed the Iowa sports betting house bill which aims to legalize sports betting. The sports league are opposing the bill as the states are not ready to give them a cut of actions as 'integrity fee'.

West Virginia is also brainstorming to pass a legislation which could make sports wagering in West Virginia legal. It is of the belief that legalizing sport wagering could possibly bring revenues to the state and would help in structuring the economy.

Officials of State of Kansas have proposed a bill which seeks to legalize sports wagering within its boundaries. Officials of Kansas think the passing of this bill would improve the economy of Kansas, create more jobs and generate more revenues.

Realizing the potential of the sports wagering, Verizon Communications is planning to enter the multibillion-dollar market to expand its business.

Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo unveiled her state budget plans for the year of 2018-19 stating her plans for legalizing sports betting.

Reports suggest- 55 per cent of Americans support legalizing sports betting. US Supreme Court is expected to give its verdict on the case this year. Many states find sport betting industry an alternate method to generate revenues and are backing this move.

The lawmakers of Illinois are likely to discuss for putting sports betting on the table. At present, it is illegal in this state.

A Chatham based punter has won over half a million dollars with football picks through the OLG's sports-betting game POOLS. The winner predicted the results of 15 football fixtures to win the windfall.

An Indiana lawmaker, Republican Alan Morrison, made it public that he will lead the legislation to legalize sports betting in Indiana.

A punter from Norwich has won an incredible bet with the odds of 9,385/1 to win £23,500. The 27-year-old football enthusiast took to twitter to announce the windfall.

Online gambling giant GVC has acquired Ladbrokes Coral in a deal worth $5.35 billion. The deal has made GVC one of the world’s largest listed sportsbetting companies

Ohio has become the 18th state in the United States to exempt daily fantasy sports from the state’s gambling laws.

An Irishman has won a staggering €2,000 from a €5 bet after making correct prediction of Hearts beating Celtic 4-0 last week.

Danish Gambling Authority reveals record revenues in the quarter 3 of 2017. Sports betting bolstered the revenues to give hope to the long-ailing industry.

A Glasgow punter predicted Hearts v Celtic score, with the staggering odds of 200 to one, to win £1000 from a £5 bet.

Sen. William Conley of Rhode Island has expressed optimism on the prospect of offering sports betting in his state. Conley believes legalize sports betting will give state’s revenues a push.

Michigan House of Representatives committee has passed the bill to legalize online gambling in the state of Michigan on Wednesday.

Iowa could join Nevada to become the second state in the United States of America where betting on sports is legal. However, it all depends on New Jersey’s case of questioning the constitutionality of the status quo. If the ruling comes out in favour of New Jersey, Iowa state’ lawmakers might try to take advantage of the opening. The ruling on the NJ case is expected in the late spring-early summer timeframe.

A British media house has produced the evidence of match fixing in the third Ashes test match between Australia and England in Perth. It reports that bookmakers have offered to fix parts of the Perth test.

Australia go to the WACA Perth with a 2-0 lead. The punters see the hosts stretching the lead further and claiming the Ashes series at the venue of the 3rd Ashes test.