The sports betting bill was introduced in January of 2023 by a bipartisan group of 10 state House members. “We are excited to offer sports enthusiasts the ability to engage in sports wagering in Vermont with three of the industry’s top companies,” said Commissioner Knight. It's expected that sports betting will bring $7 million in new revenue to the state in Year One. Scott signed House Bill 127 in August, which authorizes the state’s Department of Liquor and Lottery to oversee sports wagering. Maine went live in November and Massachusetts launched retail betting in January and mobile betting in March. Vermont will be the sixth and final New England state to launch sports betting, and the third to do so since the start of 2023. “I first proposed Vermont legalize sports wagering, several years ago, and it’s good to see it come to fruition,” Governor Scott said in a release. “Vermonters and visitors alike will soon be able to access a regulated sports wagering marketplace, which will come with important consumer protections and generate revenue for the State.” Pre-registration begins on Tuesday, as well, allowing the operators to market their brand and pre-register players before the January launch date. Phil Scott and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight Tuesday means Vermont betting apps will be live in time for the first round of the NFL Playoffs. Mobile sports betting will begin in Vermont on Januwith DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook taking wagers via their online platforms for those over 21 inside the state.
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