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Chasing the Race

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Chasing the Race

Keeping track of the legalization of sports betting is an elusive thing. The status of legalization in many states changes from day to day, week to week. And the stipulations placed on legalization will change as time passes. Some states have prohibited online or mobile betting for a period of time, while others have favored one method over the other. While it’s clear that mobile betting is the dominant factor in most states where retail and mobile sports betting are permitted, other factors—legal or political—may determine what path a state might take. At right is the latest lay of the land as compiled by the American Gaming Association as of February 3. By the time you read this, it will probably be out of date, but GGB will update on a periodic basis.

To stay current on sports betting, visit the AGA website at AmericanGaming.org.

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