Vermont has become the latest US state to legalise sports betting after governor Phil Scott signed a bill into law.
House Bill 127 was introduced earlier this year and passed through the state’s house and senate before landing on Scott’s desk last week.
Scott, a long-term supporter of sports betting, signed off on the bill yesterday (14 June), clearing the way for the market to open next year.
“I first proposed Vermont legalise sports betting several years ago and I’m happy the legislature has come to an agreement as well,” Scott said. “We know many Vermonters already participate in the marketplace and bringing it above board provides important resources and consumer protections.
“Vermont now joins many other states who have made this move, and I want to thank Commissioner [Wendy] Knight and her team, as well as members of the legislature for their collaborative approach on this issue.”
