WarHorse Casino Lincoln has announced the opening of its sportsbook, marking the much-anticipated introduction of sports betting in Nebraska. Customers can place wagers at the casino’s sportsbook window or through the convenience of 10 kiosks within the facility. The casino has partnered with Kambi Group and hired experienced industry professional Jason Johnston to manage the sports betting operations. Nebraska residents’ desire for sports wagering has been met, following the approval of ballot initiatives in 2020. While bets must be placed onsite, WarHorse’s app allows users to streamline their wagers. The extensive sports wagering catalog, approved by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, covers various professional and college sports, potentially revitalizing gambling tax revenues in the state, which have experienced a recent decline. Other casinos in […]

Vermont has officially legalized sports betting as Governor Phil Scott signed a bill approved by the state legislature. The move makes Vermont the 38th state to legalize sports betting and the final Northeast state to do so. The governor expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, stating that legalizing sports betting would provide resources and consumer protections. The Department of Liquor and Lottery (DLL) will now proceed to secure contracts with up to six online sportsbooks, with the first expected to go live by January 2024. The timeline outlined in the bill includes issuing requests for proposals in July, bidding for licenses in August, bid evaluation and selection in September, contract negotiation and execution between October and December, and the launch of the first sports betting […]