In a bizarre twist of events, Congress scheduled a hearing for federal regulation on sports betting but then postponed it shortly after. This is a point of worry for sports betting advocates, but also a positive sign in that Congress already failed to commit. For states that just passed regulation of their own, this is …
With a victory in the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, Justify became the 13th horse in history to win the coveted Triple Crown. Winning the Triple Crown is a difficult feat based on numerous factors, making its capture something to behold. However, Justify’s historic victory has been overtaken by accusations of cheating. Restoring Hope …
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed sports betting during his annual press conference. The gist of his message was that the National Basketball Association is entitled to integrity fees. Other leagues like the NFL have backed off the idea in light of the opposition put up against the notion, but the NBA will not budge. Silver …
After a critical defeat of the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4, the Washington Capitals’ gained a 3-1 lead which could seal the deal for the Caps to take the Stanley Cup home if they win Game 5. Fans are eager to watch tonight as the Golden Knights face off with the Capitals, however, …
At the start of this NBA postseason, there were thoughts that this could finally be the year where we see a different Finals matchup than the Cleveland Cavaliers playing the Golden State Warriors. Multiple teams had promise and showed it throughout the early rounds. However, after two Conference Finals that came down to Game 7, …
The NHL Playoffs have been an exciting narrative of postseason hockey. After several rounds of exciting play, we finally have our top two teams competing for a Stanley Cup title. On one side, you have the Washington Capitals, a team with arguably one of the best players in NHL history (who has never won a …
It looks to be the end of kneeling during the National Anthem for players in the NFL. The league is introducing a new policy that all players and personnel on the field must stand during the National Anthem. If a player kneels then that team and individual player faces fines and possibly other punishments imposed …
With a federal bill on sports betting regulation in the preliminary works, sports gambling advocates are wondering if there is any cause for concern. The recent SCOTUS decision cleared states to pass pro-sports betting legislation after nullifying PASPA, but the justices mentioned how Congress could step in and impose federal regulation. Supporters will be happy …
Sports betting is now legal in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled PASPA, the federal ban on sports gambling, unconstitutional and paved the way for states to vote in sports betting legislation. Part of their ruling noted that Congress has the option of creating federal regulation and one Senator has taken that to heart. …
The long-awaited verdict in the New Jersey Supreme Court sports betting case has arrived. PASPA was ruled unconstitutional and has been repealed. The 46 states affected by PASPA are not in the clear to pass legislation that would usher in legal sports betting. A 6-3 vote majority vote saw PASPA be repealed. The majority opinion …