North American Roundup: Weekly Insights

North American Weekly Summary

Bally Bet plans to start its sports betting app in Massachusetts by the end of June. The company has told the state's Gaming Commission about their plans. They already have a temporary license, and their app will be the seventh one for sports betting in the state. This news is not surprising since they had said they would start in the second quarter of the year.

The U.S. Supreme Court has given the federal government until May 13 to give their answer about the legal issues with sports betting in Florida. This could lead to big changes for anyone betting on sports in Florida. The Seminole tribe's gambling service, Hard Rock Bet, which started in November, might be affected by what the court decides. The government said they need more time because they have a lot of work.

Toronto basketball player Jontay Porter from the NBA might be banned from playing because he is accused of gambling. The NBA's leader, Adam Silver, said these accusations are serious and could lead to Porter being banned. Porter hasn't played in recent games, leading people to wonder if it's because of these issues. A situation like this is important because other sports have also punished players for similar things.

ESPN Bet is preparing for the upcoming NBA and NHL playoffs by releasing a new ad with Scott Van Pelt. Additionally, the network has renewed its deal with Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions until 2034, which means "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" and other new content will continue to be produced.

Delaware is thinking about letting more sports betting companies do business in the state. New laws could let different betting services operate, which would mean BetRivers would have others to compete with. The main ideas are:

• An 18% tax on adjusted gross revenue.
• A $500,000 license fee, valid for five years.

Delaware wants to expand its sports betting options.

Richmond, Virginia won't get a casino after Governor Glenn Youngkin signed new laws. Other Virginia cities have started to open casinos, but now Petersburg has a good chance to be the location for the state's fifth casino. This is a change from the original plans made after a 2020 law allowed sports betting and casinos.

The new Caesars New Orleans hotel is being built next to the only land-based casino in the state and is expected to open in autumn, in time for the Super Bowl in 2025. The hotel will have 340 rooms across 15 floors, and the existing casino is also being renovated.

Here are some other important changes and news from North America:

• Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter allegedly embezzled $16 million, yet Ohtani is seen as a victim in the case.
• Maryland legislators missed the window to legalize online gambling, leaving questions open for 2024.
• Maine nearly sees the end of hopes for online casino legislation.
• FanDuel's Amy Howe expresses that tribes will play a key role in California's sports betting future.
• California tribes continue to assert their stake in upcoming sports betting market decisions.

We have just finished summarizing the important news from the last week in North America. Keep up with these stories because they are important for sports and gaming.