sports betting

The Oklahoma State Senate rejected a bill Wednesday that would have legalized sports betting for tribal nations across the state.

The push has opened a fight over addiction, financial harm and whether the state has grown too dependent on gambling revenue

A new report finds that states with legalized sports betting aren't doing enough to protect people from gambling trouble.

Texas is once again looking at legalizing sports gambling during this years’ legislative session, and supporters are being backed by some of the most influential people in Texas sports.

A multitude of sports betting bills have been introduced to the legislature, with three advancing in the Senate.

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports betting to the state.

Kansas' gaming law, which followed years of legislative debate over the merits of sports betting, is written to allow sports betting companies who partner with casinos to deduct promotional subsidies from taxable revenue.

Legal sports betting in Kansas came with mobile casinos that offer easy access to place wagers online. Experts say that also comes with a higher risk of addiction.

When Kansas lawmakers legalized sports betting, they seemingly gave lobbyists for casinos everything they wanted. That includes tax exemptions on promotional bets that are aimed at getting bettors hooked.

The former Wichita Greyhound Park has been closed since 2007.