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The NCAA’s involvement in the PASPA case has been muted compared to other sports leagues. It is known that the collegiate authority is against the prospect of legalized sports betting, and they have proven how far they’ll go to support their agenda, but there needs to be clarification. If the NCAA can take a firm …
The Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of PASPA which is a federal law that limits the offers certain states can provide. If overturned, states can decide whether to pass legislation that would legalize sports wagering in their state. The potential profits to be made off legalizing sports gambling are gargantuan for …
Massachusetts is another state looking to bring sports betting to the forefront. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission drafted a document that lays out their scope on the potential local betting market. This report falls in the wake of a pending US Supreme Court case with New Jersey that could open up sports betting to the nation. …
June 2018 is a month that may change US gambling laws and the course of history. The United States Supreme Court is expected to give a ruling on the infamous Christie vs NCAA case in which the then New Jersey governor sought to strike down a Federal ban against sports gambling by challenging it. The …
The NFL Playoffs are about to kick off and the timing lines up with another interesting happening in the sports/sports betting community. There is an ongoing case in the Supreme Court over the standing federal ban on sports betting in the US. If the ban is repealed, states will have the right to authorize and …
Currently all 4 US major sports leagues are awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court on whether sports betting will be banned or permitted by federal law. In 2012, governor Chris Christie signed a state law to allow sports betting at racetracks and casinos in New Jersey. He was immediately sued by the NCAA and …
Kentucky has historically been against all forms of gambling. The local gambling laws bans all other types outside of the horse track. However, 2 new bills are attempting to legalize casino gambling with a nod to sports betting. If the bills pass, Kentucky would be on its way towards complete gambling overhaul. Kentucky is no …
In 2014, Governor Christie signed a bill allowing sports gambling in racetracks statewide across New Jersey. On Monday December 4th, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talked to media outlets outside of the Supreme Court while the court listened to arguments on whether sports betting could be legalized by states. Governor Christie was addressing his case, …
The FCC voted 3-2 in favor of repealing the net neutrality regulations put in place during Barack Obama’s tenure as President. This deregulation of the telecom industry puts major ISPs in pole position to speed up service for websites they favor and, inversely, block websites they do not. The move reflects the changes in policy …
Pennsylvania made an ambitious move by becoming the next state to allow legal online casino and poker gambling. They also have shown they are ready for a legal sports betting framework, as the recently passed legislation includes provision for a locally regulated sports gambling network. While residents can still find legal online betting through United …