Hawaii sports betting and efforts to legalize casinos have once again been dealt a losing hand in Honolulu.
Hawaii lawmakers have repeatedly denied legislation seeking to authorize sports betting, and possibly, other forms of gambling. It was no different during the state’s 2023 legislative session.
A sports betting bill was introduced in mid-January by state Rep. John Mizuno (D-District 28). House Bill 344 sought to allow for the regulation of gambling on sports, with the gaming to fall under the regulatory scope of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
HB344 would have permitted online sportsbooks to operate in the state. But only sportsbook operators that are already licensed in a minimum of three other states would qualify for consideration in Hawaii.
Hawaii lawmakers have repeatedly denied legislation seeking to authorize sports betting, and possibly, other forms of gambling. It was no different during the state’s 2023 legislative session.
A sports betting bill was introduced in mid-January by state Rep. John Mizuno (D-District 28). House Bill 344 sought to allow for the regulation of gambling on sports, with the gaming to fall under the regulatory scope of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
HB344 would have permitted online sportsbooks to operate in the state. But only sportsbook operators that are already licensed in a minimum of three other states would qualify for consideration in Hawaii.