Ryan Butler

Ryan Butler has spent more than 10 years covering sports, governments and the intersection between the two. Starting out as a high school sports reporter, Ryan has led multiple online and print publications as a writer and editor. Along with amateur and professional sports, Ryan has covered local, state and national governments, including a stint reporting on Virginia’s congressional delegation. He now specializes in the changing legal gambling landscape in the U.S. in statehouses across the country as well as other gaming industry news. His work has been published in the Tampa Bay Times and Gainesville Sun. Ryan graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Journalism and a minor in sports management.

Where You Can Legally Bet On Super Bowl 2020 49ers-Chiefs

During last year's Super Bowl you could place legally place bets in eight states. This year for Super Bowl 2020, there are 14 states taking legal bets.

Ryan Butler

Jan 26th, 2020

Maryland Sports Betting Could Come With New Redskins Stadium

Maryland sports betting remains illegal, but Redskins owner Daniel Snyder’s pitch is another significant embrace for legal gambling by an NFL owner, and underscores the momentum for the multi-billion-dollar industry across the country and in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ryan Butler

Jan 22nd, 2020

Where Are The Closest Sportsbooks For Super Bowl 2020 Teams?

Nearly twice the number of states will take bets for Super Bowl 2020, including several that border the home states of the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. You still have options if you live in California and Missouri and want to bet on the 49ers and Chiefs.

Ryan Butler

Jan 20th, 2020

Why DraftKings Merger Is A Winning Ticket For Bettors

DraftKings and SBTech are expected to have an even larger presence in the United States and continue to keep up with rival FanDuel atop the online sports betting sphere.

Ryan Butler

Dec 23rd, 2019

Michigan Online Sports Betting Could Start By March Madness

Michigan sports betting is set to begin next year after lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday

Ryan Butler

Dec 12th, 2019

Louisiana Sports Betting Hopes Remain for Alabama-LSU 2020

While the nation's eyes turn to Alabama for the Crimson Tide's game with LSU this Saturday, the gambling world will be viewing a pivotal governor's race in Louisiana a week later

Ryan Butler

Nov 7th, 2019