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”. […]