Casino Player November 2022

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LEGALIZATION WATCH

Has Sports Betting Legalization Reached a Pause? A s noted last month, California voters will decide the future of sports betting in November. Beyond that possibility, the legislation outlook has paused a bit around the country with four states (Maine,Massachusetts,Nebraska,Ohio) waiting to go live. Beyond those and California, no legislation seems in the works in other states, according to theAmerican GamingAssociation. In Florida, the state’s sports betting deal with the Seminole tribe also remains tied up in court. With the case now involving the tribe, state officials and the Department of the Interior, don’t expect a resolution anytime soon.Adding Maine, Massachusetts,Nebraska and Ohio to the betting pool will bring the number of U.S. legalized states and territories to 36. The largest potential market remaining without any legal sports betting isTexas.With no active legislation and not much interest among lawmakers, don’t look for the betting windows (or apps) to open anytime soon in the Lone Star State.The state’s bettors will instead have to head to the neighboring states of Louisiana,Arkansas and New Mexico. Arizona,Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut,Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Kansas,Maryland,Michigan, Mississippi,Montana, Louisiana,New Hampshire, New Jersey,New Mexico,NewYork,Nevada,North Carolina,Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota,Tennessee,Virginia,Washington, Washington D.C.,West Virginia,Wisconsin and Wyoming. States with live, legal betting (32 with D.C. and Puerto Rico) States that have legalized, but have yet to launch (4) Maine,Massachusetts,Nebraska and Ohio. States awaiting legal resolution (1) Florida (Seminole lawsuit has put a stop to sports betting as of Nov. 22).

Circa Sports Awards $105K in First Football Contest Quarterly Payout

A s part of the platform’s annual $1,000 Circa Million IV pro football contest, Circa Sports awarded a $105,000 payout to one of the first two quarterly winners.A player by the alias“Don’t_Stop_Believing”cashed in for top-notch handicapping through October. This season, the contest delivers $6 million in guaranteed total prizes, with $1 million for the first-place winner as well as a handmade Circa Sports blue jacket.The contest comes with no rake, ensuring any fees go into the prize pool.A total of $300,000 will also be paid out per quarter. Competitors make five pro football picks against the spread each week. One point is awarded for each correct selection and a half point for each push.Along with Circa Million IV, the company is hosting the Circa Survivor pro football contest.That event also includes a $6 million payout for the last entry standing.A $1 million bonus is also going to any player going undefeated for the entire season. Circa Sports now operates in five casino locations across southern Nevada and in the city of Sparks,NV.The sports betting mobile app is also available in Colorado and Iowa.An upcoming sportsbook is also planned in Waukegan, IL.

Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and senior writer for Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. Follow him on Twitter @PokerTraditions or email him at seanchaffin@sbcglobal.net for story assignments.

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