Find the latest news related to legal sports betting including state and federal laws.
States advocating for legal sports betting celebrated a major victory after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey in the Murphy vs. NCAA case. The ruling saw the end of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or the federal ban on sports betting in 46 states. This means states can now introduce … Read more
Monday, May 14th, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States voted in favor of New Jersey casinos when it ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) violates constitutional rights. In a 7-2 decision, the SCOTUS knocked down federal restrictions that limited 46 states from offering sports betting. It is now believed … Read more
MGM Resorts International is an American entertainment company currently operating destination resort casinos in 5 American states; Nevada, Mississippi, Maryland, Michigan and New Jersey with another on the way in Massachusetts. Atop of the company is CEO Jim Murren, who has worked his way up through the company since he first joined MGM in 1998. … Read more
Missouri hopes to join West Virginia and Kansas in passing a sports betting bill that would see legal betting options introduced into the local economy. There are 3 different versions of the bill up for deliberation. The Missouri House of Representatives met to discuss these bills and what they consider best for their state. The … Read more
There are 6 states in open rebellion to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), or the long standing ban on state-regulated sports betting. New Jersey, the leading state, is in an ongoing civil case with the Supreme Court. It is them versus the major sports leagues. The main argument is the constitutionality of … Read more
An Indiana lawmaker wants his state to be among the states to legalize sports betting if the Supreme Court ruling is in favor of New Jersey in the Christie vs. NCAA case. Alan Morrison is a Republican Representative for Indiana in the House of Representatives and he has stated that he will sponsor legislation to … Read more
The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA have long been against the idea of legalized sports betting. A federal sports betting ban has been in effect for over 25 years, and these leagues argue that the ban should be upheld. However, in light of an ongoing Supreme Court case involving New Jersey and the constitutionality … Read more