Legend has it that gambling existed in America before Columbus discovered it. The main gaming center at that time was not Las Vegas, but New Orleans. In New Orleans at the beginning of the 18th century, there were all sorts of coffee shops and taverns where visitors played card games. It is said that in […]
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American-style betting: how sports betting is legalized in the United States
What has changed since the ban was lifted?Now that the Federal ban is lifted, each state must determine the legal status of sports betting on its own. According to available information, 14 States will legalize sports betting within the next two years. Another 18 are preparing to legalize betting activities in the next 3-4 years. […]
Maine legalizes sports betting
A bill to legalize sports betting in Maine has received preliminary approval from local lawmakers. If the document is adopted, residents of the state will be able to make legal sports betting. According to the text of the bill, sports betting will be legalized on the territory of local casinos and the racetrack “Scarborough downs”. […]
The future of sports betting in the United States
Previously, one of the main arguments against legalizing sports betting was that players and officials would be tempted to rig games. But this began to look controversial after the boom in illegal gambling via online bookmakers. Many sports organizations and law enforcement agencies argue that the best way to combat match — fixing is to […]
Are bets legal in the US? Everything you need to know about US gambling laws
Are bets legal in the US? Everything you need to know about US gambling laws Introduction Gambling was once a taboo subject. People didn’t want to talk about it because it was considered “immoral”. We have now made great progress in discussing gambling as a social phenomenon. This is no longer a taboo subject. Of […]