Lawmakers in Maryland and Missouri have introduced new legislation in the past week to legalise and regulate sports betting.
They join a growing roster of states that are preparing to offer state-regulated wagering, subject to authorisation under federal law.
Missouri Representative Justin Alferman introduced HB 2406 on February 7th, which amends the state's revised statutes to include sports wagering as an authorised gambling game, and introduces regulations for sports wagering operations.
Under the proposed bill, any of the [...]