Representative Tom Stevens D-Waterbury, says issues surrounding problem gambling are less visible than problems with drinking. But the measure has not been picked up by the House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs. The question of whether to legalize sports betting has been kicking around the Statehouse for a number of years. That wouldn’t happen in a regulated sports betting market,” said Wendy Knight, the department’s commissioner. “Right now, we are investigating an illegal gambling operation in Vermont where the players have lost tens of thousands of dollars. The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery would regulate the industry and could put age limits, licensing operators, and setting limits on the amounts and numbers of bets. For years, Vermonters have already been placing their bets by traveling across state lines or wagering through offshore platforms.
