The NFL is a powerful organization—there is simply no denying that. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has arguably too much power and has managed to upset players, owners, sponsors, organizations and more. He is often considered the most powerful man in all American sports. Goodell is currently in the news for a dispute between him and …
Pennsylvania made an ambitious move by becoming the next state to allow legal online casino and poker gambling. They also have shown they are ready for a legal sports betting framework, as the recently passed legislation includes provision for a locally regulated sports gambling network. While residents can still find legal online betting through United …
Representatives Frank LoBiondo and Donald Norcross (republican and democrat, respectively) have asked Congress to hold hearings regarding the prospect of legalizing sports betting. Both representatives are out of New Jersey, which is currently in the middle of a legal battle over the same topic with the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA. That particular case …
NFL football is back. Fans can bet on the first regular season action of the season with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the defending champions the New England Patriots. USA online sportsbooks have the Patriots winning on a roughly 9-point spread, but both teams are missing key offensive players, which could alter the team …
Hurricane Harvey has left the city of Houston devastated. The Category 4 storm caused incessant flooding from rainfall, forcing families to abandon their homes in search of shelter. With all the damages, support efforts have sprung up around the country. Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt decided to help out by starting a fundraising campaign …
The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) is a federal law that was written to stop sports gambling in brick-and-mortar establishments all across the United States. Since the law was written, there have been only four states where citizens can legally place sports bets at such establishments. New Jersey is not one of those …
For those of you who don’t know, The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has finally decided to hear New Jersey’s case on a possible lift on the sports gambling prohibition caused by the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). In 2014, the state passed a provision that would allow legal sports wagering in the …
The Supreme Court of the United States has officially decided to take on New Jersey’s sports betting case. This news is a breath of fresh air in a case that was presumed dead after the Solicitor General weighed in on the matter. SCOTUS reached out to the acting Solicitor General for an opinion on the …
In the wake of the Solicitor General’s report to the Supreme Court of the United States suggesting they not hear New Jersey’s sports betting case, a new Congressional bill has surfaced to carry on the legalization advocacy torch. The Gaming Accountability and Modernization Enhancement (GAME) Act was recently introduced by Representative Frank Pallone in the …
Alabama becomes the latest state to legalize Daily Fantasy Sports by passing a bill through the state legislature. This marks another victory for big name providers like DraftKings and FanDuel who have been fighting an uphill bill across the nation. The biggest argument with DFS is whether it should be considered a game of skill …