The Supreme Court threw open the door to sports betting in the US, but some state lawmakers still want to shut it back. The quest to mandate official data has emerged as a primary front in the battle over sports gambling policy. Leagues seek to profit from legal US wagering by monetizing the information they control. They are pushing for a mechanism that goes beyond integrity fees to do so.

PURDUM: The NFL pushed back against the idea that legalized sports betting could damage the integrity of its games before the Supreme Court ruling. Now the NFL is partnering with multiple sportsbook partners, including MGM and FanDuel. And there are even sportsbooks inside some NFL stadiums.

In order to be considered an official bet, a wager must meet certain criteria. These include a valid score or result, and the correct venue for the game. A bet that fails to meet these requirements is not official and may not be paid out.

Sportsbook operators must also follow the rules of their governing bodies when placing official bets. In most cases, these rules are based on the laws of their country. However, there are some exceptions. For example, soccer players are banned from making bets on matches in which they are participating or associated. This includes club players and other employees. Additionally, if a player is involved in a match fixing scandal they can be banned from sports betting altogether.

New Hampshire launched its first retail and online sportsbooks on January 11. It has a low number of options, but DraftKings is the sole mobile operator. Vermont is expected to launch its first sportsbooks in 2021, though it will go through a competitive bidding process, much like New York and Massachusetts did.