Following US Supreme Court decision to review the ban

AGA optimistic about sports betting legalization

After the US Supreme Court decided to hear New Jersey's challenge to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the American Gaming Association and CEO Geoff Freeman released a statement expressing optimism.
2017-06-30
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After the US Supreme Court decided to hear New Jersey's challenge to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the American Gaming Association and CEO Geoff Freeman released a statement expressing optimism.

"We are pleased the Supreme Court appears to have responded favorably to our arguments as to why they should hear this important case. And we are hopeful their engagement will provide further encouragement for Congress to take the steps necessary to create a regulated sports betting marketplace in the United States," said the official statement.

“The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 has failed to protect sports and fans. PASPA, which is approaching its 25th anniversary, is fueling an unregulated $150 billion illegal gambling market that continues to deprive states of vital public funding for services such as law enforcement and infrastructure. 

The gaming industry, and the American Sports Betting Coalition, is committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to build a system that protects states' rights, fans and the integrity of sports." 

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