Until the leagues figure out how to directly make money from gambling, they dont want other entities (like New Jersey) sharing in this potentially enormous windfall. Regardless, the leagues position in the New Jersey case shows the lengths to which theyll go to block the spread of sports gambling. Quick background: In 2011 two-thirds of New Jersey voters approved a referendum permitting the states casinos and racetracks to offer sports wagering. On Aug. 7, 2012, MLB, the NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAA collectively sued Governor Chris Christie, who signed the bill. In a 12-page complaint the plaintiffs claim that the law violates the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which limits sports betting to Nevada and several other states.
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 20:04:36 +0000
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