Currently, there are a number of states that are considering the legalization of sports betting. While some states are making progress, others are mired in disagreements with different stakeholders. Some of these states may not be ready for legal sports betting until 2023 or 2024. Whether the conversation is still viable or not is up to the state legislatures.

For example, in California, the legislatures expect sports betting to generate at least $500 million annually. This means that the state may allow sports betting on online sites and at its casinos. However, the legislatures do not agree on a final state-wide bill. Currently, the state is considering whether to allow sports betting at tribal casinos.

Another example is Nebraska. Currently, Nebraska does not allow sports betting at its casinos. However, it does allow wagers at retail sportsbooks at pari-mutuel race tracks. This will begin in May 2021 and will not allow wagers on in-state college teams.

While the Nebraska legislature has made progress on sports betting, the process is still very slow. This has led to serious rollout issues. The state lottery takes 51% of all sports wagering receipts. In addition to the state lottery, other stakeholders include state and federal lawmakers, sports leagues, and casinos. These stakeholders want to see legal sports betting in order to increase their revenue and viewership.

In January 2018, the NBA and MLB released a set of “Model Legislation” that they hoped would help the states move forward. They want legal sports betting to be regulated and paid for by the leagues. However, they also want to see a fee for league data paid by legal sportsbooks.

Currently, only Illinois and Tennessee have passed laws that mandate the use of league data. These laws are important because the NBA and MLB want to partner with legal sportsbooks to generate revenue. However, they also want to protect their integrity. During a Super Bowl game in February, sportsbooks lost $2.4 million on wagers. This is because they failed to manage their risk.

As the state begins to move forward with sports betting, it will be important to watch the legal environment carefully. Some states have made progress, but others are stifling competition. Some of the states have special sessions that last throughout the year. Others have legislative sessions that end early in the year. Some of these states have negotiated with sports leagues and sportsbooks. Others have failed to reach agreements with local casinos.

Nebraska has a number of challenges to overcome. For example, the state lottery has a contract with the supplier IGT, which keeps 32% of all sports wagering receipts. The state also has a complicated rollout process that may take up to two years to complete.

One of the largest challenges in Nebraska sports betting is the lack of state-wide legislation. This may mean that Nebraska sports betting does not become legal until 2023 or 2024. In addition to state legislation, sports betting in the state will be regulated by a special board that has been created to deal with the rollout issues.