Casinos in USA Casinos in US Whether land-based or online we have that casinoUS gambling laws vary from state to state, and what is legal in one is most definitely not in others. This can be problematic for businesses and presents unequal competition from one state to the next.
However, there are updates to state laws happening constantly that present new gambling opportunities for both business and customers. A recent move in New Jersey sought to legalize gambling on sporting events. This would have allowed sports betting at state-licensed casinos, opening up an entirely new market within the state.
On October 24, 2014 though, a federal judge Michael Shipp, issued a temporary restraining order on the proposed law halting its progress. The National Football League, in association with several other professional sports leagues had sued to prevent the law being enacted. The proceedings were started on the grounds that it violated a federal sports gambling ban and that its implementation would see the various leagues suffer irreparable harm.
The law itself was originally signed off by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie a few days prior to the restraining order, and after the order from Judge Michael Shipp, Christie’s spokesman, Michael Drewniak, informed the press that the governor’s office would continue to push for the law to be implemented, with the statement reading “We continue to have full confidence in the strength and appropriateness of our position as we move forward in the litigation”.
Several New Jersey businesses had already moved to implement sports betting and whilst the governor’s office insist the delay is only temporary, problems have been created for those that have already advertised the facility for future sports events and can now no longer meet those promises. It is hoped this is resolved as soon as possible for everyone concerned.
