NFL swiped a page out of Plaxico Burress' playbook. Pow, shot itself in the foot. Dragged the state of Delaware into Federal Court of Appeals to derail the start of single-game sports betting and, shazam, wound up with a unanimous verdict that the plans violated a federal law.
Read More . . .Why does the league bother to stop the legalized version of this ubiquitous activity?
Read More . . .Under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, U.S. financial institutions aren't allowed to transfer money to offshore gambling sites. However, some recent examples have raised questions over how far the law's boundaries extend.
Read More . . .The Delaware case was determined on a statutory interpretation of the PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) federal ban on sports betting and not on the constitutional issues raised by New Jersey’s challenge.
Read More . . .Delaware's three casinos called Monday's court decision to bar single-game bets in Delaware disappointing but said they would continue building sports betting parlors because they plan to offer some kind of sports betting in less than a week.
Read More . . .If you bet on a football game and win, is it chance or skill?
Read More . . .Today the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Delaware’s plan to allow single-game, Vegas style sports betting is in violation of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Read Jim Quinn's BLOG <a href="http://www.osga.com/wordpress/?p=296" target="_new"> <font color="blue"> here</font></a>.
Read More . . .Expect a packed courtroom Monday morning when the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals takes up an emergency injunction request brought by all of the major professional sports leagues to challenge Delaware's soon-to-be-launched sports lottery.
Read More . . .While Nevada officials pass on an opportunity to pursue Internet gambling for state residents,gambling interests in California,are pushing legislation to allow online wagering in that state.
Read More . . .Public morality had nothing to do with New Jersey's rejection of sports gambling back in 1993
Read More . . .A bid to offer state-sanctioned online poker in California took a hit Tuesday morning when the leader of the California Senate shot down the idea of passing a bill in the closing month of the legislative session.
Read More . . .Delaware argues lawmakers' intent was not to limit wagering options.
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