Arkansas Supreme Court Approves Casino Plans For Russellville

New Russellville, Arkansas casino

A fourth casino project was approved by the Supreme Court in Arkansas after it was halted in court by a Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge back in January. Legends Resort and Casino, which is owned and operated by the Cherokee Nation, was told that they could proceed with their casino plans in Russellville, AR. Legends …

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Legal US Sports Gambling Continues To Spread On 2nd PASPA Anniversary

Chris Christie PASPA repeal

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was overturned by the US Supreme Court two years ago today. On May 14, 2018, the decision gave states the right to enact sports betting laws after the federal ban was repealed in large part due to the special exemption carved out for Nevada in 1992 being …

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SEC Commissioner Says Legalized Sports Gambling Could Harm Athletes’ Mental Health

SEC Commissioner

With legalized sports gambling spreading throughout the United States, the commissioner for the nation’s premier college football conference took the podium Monday during the first SEC media day to present his case on how it could negatively affect the mental health of student-athletes. According to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, mental health is an issue athletes …

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