lawyers on each side of NCAA v. Christie presented initial arguments on the constitutionality of a 1992 federal law that effectively bans full sports wagering outside of Nevada.
New Jersey voters, legislators and its governor – the case's namesake, Chris Christie – have pushed to open full sports books in Atlantic City casinos and horse tracks across the state. They passed a law last year and planned on issuing licenses last month.
The case seems destined for consideration by the Supreme Court in 2015 or 2016.
in America this case could have profound impact. Should New Jersey succeed and be allowed to open Vegas-style sports books, then other states also eager for revenue will likely do the same. It'll be no different than the explosion in casinos nationally over the last two decades. You could see packed sports books for NFL Sundays and the NCAA tournament at the casino near you. Likewise small neighborhood betting parlors, the kind that are found on nearly every block in England, could spring up. Or betting slips could be offered at lottery outlets in convenience stores or bars. Online wagering will also push for legalization.
Major multinational gaming outfits, from current American casino operators to European bookmakers such as William Hill are investing millions in the possible gold rush should Jersey succeed.
New Jersey voters, legislators and its governor – the case's namesake, Chris Christie – have pushed to open full sports books in Atlantic City casinos and horse tracks across the state. They passed a law last year and planned on issuing licenses last month.
The case seems destined for consideration by the Supreme Court in 2015 or 2016.
in America this case could have profound impact. Should New Jersey succeed and be allowed to open Vegas-style sports books, then other states also eager for revenue will likely do the same. It'll be no different than the explosion in casinos nationally over the last two decades. You could see packed sports books for NFL Sundays and the NCAA tournament at the casino near you. Likewise small neighborhood betting parlors, the kind that are found on nearly every block in England, could spring up. Or betting slips could be offered at lottery outlets in convenience stores or bars. Online wagering will also push for legalization.
Major multinational gaming outfits, from current American casino operators to European bookmakers such as William Hill are investing millions in the possible gold rush should Jersey succeed.
