PASPA is on the doorstep of the United States Supreme Court in Christie v NCAA. Since 1992, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act — actually spearheaded by former New Jersey senator and New York Knick Bill Bradley — has effectively banned sports betting outside Nevada. 301yi
And now for nearly a decade, New Jersey has aggressively and creatively battled the NCAA and major professional sports leagues in court as the leagues have used PASPA to block New Jersey from legalizing sports betting — to preserve the “integrity of the game.” But that argument has crumbled in light of recent events (such as daily fantasy sports and moves to Las Vegas) and PASPA is now under fire because, well, it might be an unconstitutional, 10th Amendment-based encroachment upon states’ rights; that’s New Jersey’s argument because PASPA, they argue, forces the state (or others) to maintain and enforce laws against sports betting. As opposed to the federal government actually creating laws to regulate or prohibit citizens directly.
This case has far-reaching constitutional consequences, which is why the high court took it up, and of course there’s a potential, massive sports betting industry waiting to be licensed, tax and regulated like marijuana. That’s if the high court strikes down PASPA. The sports leagues have actually warmed up to sports betting, too. SportsHandle has been covering the case closely. With oral arguments in the case on Monday, December 4, we offer a rundown of our coverage for you to get a closer look at any/all sub issue.
United States Supreme Court Sports Betting Case: All of SportsHandle’s Important Information And Coverage on Christie v NCAA 6j3y4
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Supreme Court Sets Date for Arguments in Momentous Sports Betting Case
Legal Briefs Filed With the Supreme Court And Expert Analysis 4y183j
Andrew Brandt on the NFL and Sports Betting: Fantasy Helps ‘Bridge the Gap’
Lawmaker Perspectives/Interviews 6i1s6m
Supreme Court: Procedure And What to Expect 1s3r6j
Prop Bets for Supreme Court Sports Betting Case Oral Arguments
Odds And Ends And Opinions 6m429
Sports Betting USA Takeaways Part II: The Money Question and Engagement
Okay I Read All of That, Now What? 5z1n5t
Oral arguments will take place on Monday. We’ll update you from the court on how that unfolds and offer takeaways. The likely dates for the Supreme Court to issue its decision are March 5, April 2, April 30 or May 14. My bet is on April 2. Stay tuned and follow @sports_handle and @brettsmiley for updates.
