Sports betting legalization made modest progress in 2022, with only three states passing new legislation. Here's a comprehensive overview of sports betting legislation across the United States in 2022:

States That Legalized Sports Betting

Kansas (May 2022):

• Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 84
• Includes 2% tax revenue for problem gambling services
• Features responsible gambling tools and advertising restrictions
• Expected launch: Late 2022

Maine (May 2022):

• Governor Janet Mills signed LD 585
• Exclusive rights granted to Native American tribes
• Allocates 1% tax revenue to problem gambling services
• Expected launch: 2023

Massachusetts (August 2022):

• Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 5164
• Age requirement: 21+
• Bans betting on in-state colleges (except tournaments)
• Includes problem gambling funding and research requirements

States Where Legislation Failed

Quick Overview of Failed Attempts:

• Alabama: SB 294 died in early April
• Alaska: Minimal consideration before failing
• Georgia: No significant progress
• Hawaii: Failed with minimal consideration
• Kentucky: Both sports betting and problem gambling funding bills died in Senate
• Minnesota: Failed due to disagreement over horse racing track licenses
• Missouri: Collapsed over VLT legalization dispute
• North Carolina: Failed by one vote in House
• South Carolina: No significant progress
• Vermont: Died after April hearing

Pending Legislation

California:

• Two competing ballot initiatives for November 2022
• Tribal initiative: Retail betting at tribal casinos only
• Operator initiative: Statewide mobile betting
• Outcome pending voter decision

This comprehensive state-by-state update reflects the evolving landscape of sports betting legislation in America, with varying approaches to regulation, taxation, and problem gambling protection measures.

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