Supreme Court allows sports betting across the country

[paladinhawk]

I generally don't like betting on the Hawks, as it tends to be a 'lose/lose' situation, but may bet on some other games if it's easy to get the money out of your account....

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court acted Monday to bust Nevada's monopoly on legal sports betting, allowing more states to get in on the action and reap the tax benefits.

The court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down a federal law that required states to ban gambling on the outcome of sporting events. The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was highly unusual: It did not ban sports gambling nationwide as a matter of federal law, but it said the states were not allowed to permit it. (Nevada was grandfathered in when the law was passed in 1992.)

Dozens of states across the country are prepared to move forward quickly to offer sports betting in the wake of the court's decision.


https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/su...-allows-sports-betting-across-country-n868956

 

[hawkfeever]

Not only on actual games but I am sure the whole fantasy sports thing can also be bet on.

 

[bojihawk44]

About damn time. Unfortunately Iowa will probably be slow to allow it because "reasons".

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Ok so I know nothing of Gambling however the idea of being able to go to prarie meadows for the world cup or March madness and bet/ watch games would be pretty cool. Is that what they are talking about? I have heard people talk about "sports book" in Vegas.

 

[Dick Rambone]

Johnny Knuckles is not happy at all , the ability to walk into the casino and bet the over on Iowa basketball alone gets me slightly excited.

 

[bumpstock]

Ok so I know nothing of Gambling however the idea of being able to go to prarie meadows for the world cup or March madness and bet/ watch games would be pretty cool. Is that what they are talking about? I have heard people talk about "sports book" in Vegas.

Yup, that's it. Everything Vegas has provided the state you live in legalizes it. Utah, and some Bible belt states will probably fight it locally, but it's comin', and it going be taxed! Great revenue for states looking to get out of debt (CA/IL), or use the money for teacher pay increases (WV/AZ/CO).

 

[bumpstock]

ESPN article offers insight into where each state currently stands with regard to legalization:

www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/22318717/gambling-full-coverage-all-espn-chalk-legalization-sports-betting

Apparently, Iowa's not a fan.

 

[bumpstock]

USAToday offers extensive state-by-state breakdown:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...y-state-after-supreme-court-ruling/607334002/

Following pertains to the Hawkeye State:

State Rep. Jake Highfill, R-Johnston, said Monday that he will introduce a proposal to legalize sports betting when the legislature convenes in January to allow wagering on college and professional sports events. Brenna Smith, press secretary to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, issued a statement saying: "Given the Supreme Court's opinion, the governor will explore options with the legislature next year."

 

[ichawk24]

This does not allow sports betting across the country. It returns the decision to the states, where it should be.

I have seen Iowa on a list of states that will "probably allow it soon".

 

[Mr Deeds]

Now the officials will be betting...

 

[Dick Rambone]

I'll take NIU +18 FOR $1000 , Too soon?

 

[Razorhawk2]

Not only on actual games but I am sure the whole fantasy sports thing can also be bet on.

That's where the action is on daily fantasy games. Fans will stay glued to their televisions or keep their butts in the stands even in blowout games with something at stake on every play. Won $4000 on a $3 wager last year with DraftKings on Dalvin Cook (Vikings RB) running out the clock. Still play traditional season long fantasy football with my friends in Iowa but daily is where it's at!

 

[bumpstock]

I'll take NIU +18 FOR $1000 , Too soon?

Good bet, but I don't think they'll be +18 an hour before kickoff...yes, too soon.

 

[bumpstock]

I'll take NIU +18 FOR $1000 , Too soon?

Then again, you could do a parlay, and add Akron +34.5 @ Ames, and buy a new boat with the winnings!

 

[TJHawkeye]

By localizing betting you automatically increase the pressure on officials and athletes to nudge a game one way or another. Bad for college sports.

 

[bumpstock]

By localizing betting you automatically increase the pressure on officials and athletes to nudge a game one way or another. Bad for college sports.

Only the bad ones take the "nudge." Temptation is everywhere, and always will be.

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

They will still be national lines.

 

[Dick Rambone]

Then again, you could do a parlay, and add Akron +34.5 @ Ames, and buy a new boat with the winnings!

or take the Akron moneyline and after they beat the Clones I can buy an Island and still have enough change left for Stormy Daniels.

 

[HawkRugged17]