Battle begins to shape future of sports betting; such betting in states must be kept competitive, says Rose Law Group litigator Evan Bolick

By Megan R. Wilson | The Hill

The Supreme Court decision clearing the way for states to legalize sports betting has set off a scramble to influence new laws and regulations.

Five states, plus Nevada, have already passed sports wagering legislation, and legislatures in 14 additional states have bills in the works.

The policymaking action is likely to be intense, with tens of billions of dollars in potential revenue at stake.

Related: Placing a sports bet a possible source of Arizona education funding

In 2017, according to estimates from the American Gaming Association (AGA), people in the U.S. illegally bet more than $4 billion on the Super Bowl. That total, amassed for a single sporting event, hints at the vast sums that could flow into sports betting once it is above board.

“The action is going to be hot and heavy in the states, that’s where we’re moving very quickly, making sure our industry is armed with everything it needs to ensure smart effective policy on the state level,” said Geoff Freeman, the president and CEO of the AGA.

READ ON:

“As these states begin drafting and implementing laws to permit gambling, they must keep in mind that over-regulation will not lead to the revenues and openness they hope for. Too many proposed regulations are granting gambling monopolies to the state lottery or existing casinos and establishing high barriers to entry through costly licensure processes and high taxes. To succeed in bringing gambling into the light and reap revenues, states must ensure legal gambling is both widely available and more enticing than the illegal gambling sites that already have a relationship with consumers.”

~Evan Bolick 

Share this!

Additional Articles

PRTA suspends operations

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents a coalition of property and business owners throughout Pinal County who have worked to bring new transportation infrastructure to the

Read More »
News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.