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Sports betting law suffers ‘major blow’ in New Jersey

New Jersey’s latest shot at legalized sports betting suffered a significant setback Tuesday, when the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the prohibition of sports gambling in that state by a 10-2 vote.

 
US appeals court invalidates New Jersey sports gambling law

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling invalidated a law enacted by New Jersey in 2014 that would have allowed sports betting at casinos and racetracks. The court found New Jersey’s law repealing prohibitions against sports gambling violated the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which forbids state-authorized sports gambling.

Nevada bill would expand sports gambling in state

CARSON CITY — Private investment groups could place sports wagers on behalf of investors under a proposed law in Nevada that would allow the state to reap millions in untapped revenue.