Hawaii is on the verge of legalizing sports betting and DFS; a fall launch is possible

Bill to legalize sports betting in Hawaii gaining steam

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- There's a bill gaining steam through the state legislature that will legalize and regulate sports gambling in the state as early as this summer. It's a trend that's swept the nation, with 39 states legalizing the practice since a federal Supreme Court ruling in 2018, but some, including the Hawaii State Attorney General and Honolulu Prosecutor, oppose the measure. Should sports gambling be legal in Hawaii? State lawmaker…

Reports: Hawaii bill on sports betting clears senate hurdle

Hawaii moved closer to potentially legalizing online sports betting, after House Bill 1308 passed the state's Senate, several outlets reported Wednesday.

Hawaii is on the verge of legalizing sports betting and DFS; a fall launch is possible

There has been a void in the launch of new legal sports-betting states since North Carolina entered the space last March.

Who Will Claim The Legal Hawaii Sports Betting Licenses?

Hawaii is on the brink of legalizing online sports betting, with House Bill 1308 advancing through the legislature. DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics are expected to be first in line for licenses when the market opens. HONOLULU – Hawaii’s journey toward legal sports betting took a significant step forward this week as the state Senate approved Bill HB1308, sending it back to the House for concurrence. The House is widely expected to alig…

Hawaii Moves Closer to Legalized Sports Betting

The post Hawaii On the Brink of Legalizing Sports Betting appeared first on SportsHandle. In a landmark decision, Hawaii’s Senate has taken a significant step toward legalizing sports betting and fantasy sports within the state. With a 15-10 vote, the proposed legislation now advances to the House for further amendments and discussions. The passage of this bill would position Hawaii alongside most other US states that have embraced this increasi…

Hawaii sports betting inches closer with senate backing

Hawaii has moved a step closer to introducing legalized sports betting after legislation was approved in the state’s senate yesterday, April 8. House Bill 1,308, designed to legalize both sports betting and fantasy sports in Hawaii, passed by a vote of 15-10. Hawaii’s Senate Ways and Means Committee voted through the legislation, although some members did so with hesitation.  The bill will now return to the House for approval. If successful, it …