Becker & Poliakoff Gaming Attorney Alan Koslow presented "Legalizing Sports Wagering…A long shot, but don’t bet against it!" at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States in Las Vegas along with client Donn Mitchell of Isle of Capri.
The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 made sports betting illegal nationwide except for states that had approved sports wagering (Nevada, Oregon, Montana, Delaware). PASPA faced opposition and some argued it was unconstitutional. In recent years, New Jersey has challenged PASPA in court to legalize sports betting as a means to generate tax revenue, but they have been unsuccessful so far. The debate around PASPA continues as states seek greater ability to legalize and profit from sports gambling.
SCOTUS Launches New Economy with Legalized Sports BettingMSL
In a 6-3 decision in the case Murphy vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association, SCOTUS ruled that because Congress exceeded its constitutional authority when it passed PAPSA. In essence, Congress tried to prohibit state legislatures from repealing their existing statues that outlawed sports betting. Under a line of Supreme Court precedent known as the anti-commandeering doctrine, federal efforts to coerce states into enforcing federal law are unconstitutional violations of the Tenth Amendment.
To say this is just the beginning would be cliché, but what SCOTUS has wrought with its decision will have lasting consequences that go far beyond sports betting.
U.S. Enforcement Efforts Likely to Curtail Business Travel Rather than Online...Gaming Research Partners
1) The arrests of David Carruthers of Betonsports and Peter Dicks of Sportingbet in the summer of 2006 represented an escalation of US enforcement efforts against online gambling operators.
2) These arrests, the first of corporate executives, have curtailed the visible presence and marketing of online gambling companies in the US. Many companies have scaled back US advertising or stopped accepting bets from the US.
3) The legal status of online gambling in the US remains unclear, though these arrests indicate the DOJ will actively pursue criminal charges against gambling companies and executives under existing laws like the Wire Act.
This document is a final rule issued jointly by six federal agencies to implement the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (S.A.F.E. Act). The rule requires mortgage loan originators employed by certain financial institutions to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, obtain unique identifiers, and maintain their registrations. It also requires these institutions to ensure their mortgage loan originators comply with the registration requirements and adopt policies and procedures for compliance. The rule establishes a 180-day initial registration period and compliance dates. It received over 140 public comments on various aspects of the proposed rule.
This letter from Elizabeth Warren urges President Obama to replace Mary Jo White as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It argues that White has undermined the SEC's mission of investor protection and transparency. Specifically, White has refused to develop rules requiring disclosure of corporate political spending despite widespread public and investor support. The letter urges Obama to exercise his authority to immediately designate another SEC commissioner as Chair in order to advance the administration's priorities.
Will Cannabis Banking Pass with the Defense Spending Bill?Evergreen Buzz
Can marijuana pass, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/so-what-are-the-chances-cannabis-banking-reform-passes-along-with-the-defense-spending-bill
More Notes about Tribal Casino Policy and Politics DiscussionsNancy Van Leuven
Here's the Oct. 20 presentation for AIS 230. Knowing that each team will present definitions for each topic, this will add more examples of how politics/policy and regulatory/legal issues are affecting tribes and casinos.
The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 made sports betting illegal nationwide except for states that had approved sports wagering (Nevada, Oregon, Montana, Delaware). PASPA faced opposition and some argued it was unconstitutional. In recent years, New Jersey has challenged PASPA in court to legalize sports betting as a means to generate tax revenue, but they have been unsuccessful so far. The debate around PASPA continues as states seek greater ability to legalize and profit from sports gambling.
SCOTUS Launches New Economy with Legalized Sports BettingMSL
In a 6-3 decision in the case Murphy vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association, SCOTUS ruled that because Congress exceeded its constitutional authority when it passed PAPSA. In essence, Congress tried to prohibit state legislatures from repealing their existing statues that outlawed sports betting. Under a line of Supreme Court precedent known as the anti-commandeering doctrine, federal efforts to coerce states into enforcing federal law are unconstitutional violations of the Tenth Amendment.
To say this is just the beginning would be cliché, but what SCOTUS has wrought with its decision will have lasting consequences that go far beyond sports betting.
U.S. Enforcement Efforts Likely to Curtail Business Travel Rather than Online...Gaming Research Partners
1) The arrests of David Carruthers of Betonsports and Peter Dicks of Sportingbet in the summer of 2006 represented an escalation of US enforcement efforts against online gambling operators.
2) These arrests, the first of corporate executives, have curtailed the visible presence and marketing of online gambling companies in the US. Many companies have scaled back US advertising or stopped accepting bets from the US.
3) The legal status of online gambling in the US remains unclear, though these arrests indicate the DOJ will actively pursue criminal charges against gambling companies and executives under existing laws like the Wire Act.
This document is a final rule issued jointly by six federal agencies to implement the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (S.A.F.E. Act). The rule requires mortgage loan originators employed by certain financial institutions to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, obtain unique identifiers, and maintain their registrations. It also requires these institutions to ensure their mortgage loan originators comply with the registration requirements and adopt policies and procedures for compliance. The rule establishes a 180-day initial registration period and compliance dates. It received over 140 public comments on various aspects of the proposed rule.
This letter from Elizabeth Warren urges President Obama to replace Mary Jo White as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It argues that White has undermined the SEC's mission of investor protection and transparency. Specifically, White has refused to develop rules requiring disclosure of corporate political spending despite widespread public and investor support. The letter urges Obama to exercise his authority to immediately designate another SEC commissioner as Chair in order to advance the administration's priorities.
Will Cannabis Banking Pass with the Defense Spending Bill?Evergreen Buzz
Can marijuana pass, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/so-what-are-the-chances-cannabis-banking-reform-passes-along-with-the-defense-spending-bill
More Notes about Tribal Casino Policy and Politics DiscussionsNancy Van Leuven
Here's the Oct. 20 presentation for AIS 230. Knowing that each team will present definitions for each topic, this will add more examples of how politics/policy and regulatory/legal issues are affecting tribes and casinos.
The document discusses the legality of daily fantasy sports games. It provides context on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and how it explicitly excludes fantasy sports games from being considered unlawful internet gambling. However, the New York Attorney General sent cease and desist letters to DraftKings and FanDuel in 2015, arguing that daily fantasy sports games constitute illegal gambling under New York state law due to the ability to wager on short-term outcomes rather than through a season-long contest. The future of daily fantasy sports remains unclear as the industry continues legal battles over whether these games should be considered a form of legal gambling or illegal sports betting.
This document provides an overview of "blue laws" in the United States, which are laws designed to enforce religious standards such as prohibiting certain activities on Sundays. It then lists the blue laws of individual states regarding activities like alcohol sales, retail shopping, and car sales on Sundays. States vary widely in their blue laws, from strictly prohibiting almost all commerce on Sundays to having few or no restrictions. The origins and historical context of blue laws in the US are also briefly discussed.
When Will Joe Biden Legalize Marijuana in America?Evergreen Buzz
Joe Biden is not moving quick, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/news/joe-biden-has-been-president-for-299-days-and-cannabis-is-still-not-federally-legal
South Dakota enacted legislation (S.B. 106) requiring certain remote sellers without a physical presence in the state to collect and remit sales tax if they meet gross revenue or transaction thresholds. The legislation aims to directly challenge the physical presence rule from Quill Corp. v. North Dakota. It establishes procedures for legal challenges and stays tax obligations pending the outcome of litigation. The legislation expresses South Dakota's reliance on sales tax and the erosion of its tax base from remote sales.
Did You Know Canada was the First G7 Country to Legalize WeedCannabis News
Did you know Canada was the first G7 country to legalize marijuana, read here https://cannabis.net/blog/news/canada-becomes-first-g7-country-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana
Texas Legislative Update Presentation by Robert Pinhero of TANOGreenlights
The summary provides an overview of key bills and issues affecting nonprofits that were addressed by the Texas legislature in 2011:
- The legislature passed a bill continuing the state's nonprofit capacity-building task force and expanded its membership.
- Proposed bills that did not pass would have expanded the Attorney General's investigatory powers over nonprofits and implemented "PILOT" fees for nonprofits.
- Passed bills protected free speech rights of advocacy groups, limited disclosures required of nonprofits contracting with the state, and clarified regulations for food sales at nonprofit events.
Campaign Activity By Churches Legal Analysis Of Houses Of Worshiplegalcounsel
H.R. 235 aims to allow churches more leeway in political speech without risking tax-exempt status. It would permit churches to endorse or oppose candidates during sermons and religious services, conduct unlimited political activities as long as they occur during services, and distribute recordings of such services. However, it would not allow electioneering ads or direct contributions to campaigns. The bill takes a narrower approach than a prior bill by limiting the types of permitted activities but imposing no limits on the number.
This document summarizes new Florida legislation establishing guidelines for public-private partnerships (P3s) for educational facilities. Key points include:
- A task force will recommend guidelines for P3 agreements by July 2014.
- Public entities can receive unsolicited or solicited P3 proposals to develop educational facilities through interim or comprehensive agreements.
- Proposals must demonstrate cost-effectiveness and public benefit before approval.
- Agreements must include insurance, oversight, fees, and provisions for default.
- Private partners can collect user fees to finance projects, with a portion going to the public entity.
Dave Kanger, a civil engineer and associate at Modjeski and Masters, Inc., gave a presentation about his career and the field of civil engineering. He discussed the history of his company, which was founded in 1893 and became renowned for designing long-span bridges. Kanger then provided brief biographical details and explained the process for becoming a licensed engineer through obtaining a bachelor's degree in engineering and passing the state licensing exam. He highlighted some recent bridge projects his company worked on and shared data showing civil engineering offers job stability, opportunities to work on important infrastructure, and above-average salaries. Kanger concluded by emphasizing the need for more engineers and encouraging students to consider the profession.
Presentation given at 2009 Tulane Engineering Forum. Exploration of LEED-type issues within bridge design and construction industry. "Lack of interest on part of USGBC does not mean that we can't plan for the occasion. The bridge and transportation industry has already been a leader in the areas of energy and environmental design."
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a contractual agreement between a public agency (federal, state or local) and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector (public and private) are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. In addition to the sharing of resource, each party shares in the risks and rewards potential in the delivery of the service and/or facility
Outsourcing Contract Negotiations - Structure, Process & Toolsknowlan
This document provides an overview of processes, tools, and disciplines for planning and managing negotiations of a healthcare IT agreement. It discusses considering the negotiation as a project using PMI processes, identifying key issues to negotiate, and tracking agreements. Templates and a toolkit are available to assist with planning negotiations, managing issues, and ensuring final agreements are documented and approved.
Sports Betting in the USA - Presentation to University of MemphisChalkline Sports
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuBRsZmq1Co
Sports Betting is the most dynamic segment of gaming and hospitality today. Chalkline Sports CEO Daniel Kustelski presented this to the University of Memphis / Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality & Resort Management on February 20, 2019.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act - UIGEA - RulesRoss D. Blankenship
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) by Michael J. Blankenship (Attorney). Detailed analysis of the UIGEA and its affects on poker and online gaming including fantasy sports, betting, and the poker world. Michael J. Blankenship is an attorney at Vinson Elkins, and also an advisor to Angel Kings (http://angelkings.com) - which is a startup fund investing in America's next top startups.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) was added to Title VIII to the SAFE Port Act - located at 31 U.S.C. §§ 5361–5367. The UIGEA also is related to the Federal Wire Act - as well as new issues with Fantasy Sports leagues.
SGA Talent presents the Companies Which Stand to Win With The Legalization of Sports Gambling. Companies include Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD)
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) International
MGM Resorts
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN)
Pinnacle Entertainment
Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)
Sports Radar Genius Sports Perform Group STATS
Betfair
Churchill Downs, Incorporated (CHDN)
CG Technology (Technology)
DraftKings
IGT
Scientific Games Corporation
The Stars Group Inc. (formerly known as Amaya Inc. SBTech
The Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, deeming statewide sports betting legal under the 10th Amendment. PASPA had banned sports gambling for over 20 years, but the Court ruled it violated the anti-commandeering doctrine by forcing states to comply with federal regulations. Legalized sports betting is now up to each state to decide and is expected to greatly increase the $150 million in annual illegal sports wagers. However, some issues around protecting athletes and moral objections to gambling remain unresolved.
The document discusses perspectives on how and when the US may regulate online gambling. It summarizes the views of various experts and professionals in the online gambling industry. There is no consensus on whether regulation will occur at the federal or state level, but most agree that some regulation is inevitable and will likely begin at the state level. Opinions vary on timing, with estimates ranging from regulation in some states within a year to the possibility of no federal legislation ever being passed.
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COMMENT: Going All In: New Jersey and the Sports Betting Landscape
NAME: Timothy Furman*
BIO: * Juris Doctor, Certificate in Business Law, DePaul University College of Law, anticipated May 2016.
TEXT:
[*111]
I. Introduction
The Constitution gives Congress the right to pass laws. n1 In passing such laws it is assumed that Congress acts for the benefit of society, or at least with a true purpose. n2 However, not all legislation passed is beneficial, and if it is beneficial at its inception, it may well become less beneficial with time. One such act, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ("PASPA"), has barred states from implementing betting systems, including sportsbetting. n3 The layperson's immediate reaction to hearing what PASPA does may be shock given that gambling is so widespread. While it is true that many states have casinos, which allow individuals to place bets, there are very few places in America where legal sportsbetting is possible. Because of the popularity and enormous benefits of legalizing sportsbetting in every state that wishes to implement a system, there are several states attempting to alter or defy PASPA. n4
New Jersey is at the forefront of the battle to repeal or revise PASPA in an effort to legalize sportsbetting and to bring said betting to New Jersey, and more specifically, to Atlantic City. New Jersey's most recent legislation, Senate Bill 2460, n5 is currently facing obstacles n6 but is the closest bill to actually forcing PASPA to be changed in some respect. The push from New Jersey is a hot button issue that raises numerous questions and concerns regarding the landscape of PASPA and sportsbetting laws and norms in the future.
Two facts critical to the issue of sportsbetting that hover over every debate related to the changing of PASPA. First, even with PASPA's enactment, sportsbetting is still very common in the United States, [*112] generating over $ 380 billion per year. n7 Second, if sportsbetting were legalized, each state would be able to make sportsbetting a "taxable business transaction" and use these transactions to boost the state's economy. n8 The positive aspects of revising, amending, or eliminating PASPA altogether are very clear, while the actual and alleged negative aspects are minimalized more and more by the day.
Part II of this note examines the legislative history of numerous aspects of sportsbetting including PASPA, the Wire Act, state legislative actions, and relevant cases initiated regarding PASPA. n9 Part III of this note examines the changing public policy surrounding sportsbetting and the ways sportsbetting concerns have been eliminated, as well as the positive economic and criminal benefits associated with the legalizatio ...
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Copyright (c) 2015 DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
Fall, 2015
DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
14 DePaul Bus. & Comm. L.J. 111
LENGTH: 11636 words
COMMENT: Going All In: New Jersey and the Sports Betting Landscape
NAME: Timothy Furman*
BIO: * Juris Doctor, Certificate in Business Law, DePaul University College of Law, anticipated May 2016.
TEXT:
[*111]
I. Introduction
The Constitution gives Congress the right to pass laws. n1 In passing such laws it is assumed that Congress acts for the benefit of society, or at least with a true purpose. n2 However, not all legislation passed is beneficial, and if it is beneficial at its inception, it may well become less beneficial with time. One such act, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ("PASPA"), has barred states from implementing betting systems, including sportsbetting. n3 The layperson's immediate reaction to hearing what PASPA does may be shock given that gambling is so widespread. While it is true that many states have casinos, which allow individuals to place bets, there are very few places in America where legal sportsbetting is possible. Because of the popularity and enormous benefits of legalizing sportsbetting in every state that wishes to implement a system, there are several states attempting to alter or defy PASPA. n4
New Jersey is at the forefront of the battle to repeal or revise PASPA in an effort to legalize sportsbetting and to bring said betting to New Jersey, and more specifically, to Atlantic City. New Jersey's most recent legislation, Senate Bill 2460, n5 is currently facing obstacles n6 but is the closest bill to actually forcing PASPA to be changed in some respect. The push from New Jersey is a hot button issue that raises numerous questions and concerns regarding the landscape of PASPA and sportsbetting laws and norms in the future.
Two facts critical to the issue of sportsbetting that hover over every debate related to the changing of PASPA. First, even with PASPA's enactment, sportsbetting is still very common in the United States, [*112] generating over $ 380 billion per year. n7 Second, if sportsbetting were legalized, each state would be able to make sportsbetting a "taxable business transaction" and use these transactions to boost the state's economy. n8 The positive aspects of revising, amending, or eliminating PASPA altogether are very clear, while the actual and alleged negative aspects are minimalized more and more by the day.
Part II of this note examines the legislative history of numerous aspects of sportsbetting including PASPA, the Wire Act, state legislative actions, and relevant cases initiated regarding PASPA. n9 Part III of this note examines the changing public policy surrounding sportsbetting and the ways sportsbetting concerns have been eliminated, as well as the positive economic and criminal benefits associated with the legalizatio.
Task 5 Based on the product or process in a specific company th.docxbradburgess22840
Task 5:
Based on the product or process in a specific company that you chose to innovate, design and deliver a 2-minute pitch to the Executive team.
1. Your pitch should clearly and passionately demonstrate that you have an understanding of why innovation is important, the effect of the corporate culture on innovation, and the role of leadership in promoting innovation. The pitch should, also, clearly and passionately present your innovation and why it is a positive move for the company, any associated resource allocations, and the results you expect.
1. Deliver and record your pitch.
1. Demonstrate Passion and Purpose
1. Create and submit a one page executive summary for the Executive Team. (You can pull from examples of the many companies you have investigated, both good and bad.)
1. Submit and Include
0. All supporting documents (work from all previous tasks), and
0. 20 appropriately cited resources.
1. Use these resources to get started.
1. Review APA
1. Watch TED Talks - Jason Teteak: Give a TED talk everywhere you go
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DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
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DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
14 DePaul Bus. & Comm. L.J. 111
LENGTH: 11636 words
COMMENT: Going All In: New Jersey and the Sports Betting Landscape
NAME: Timothy Furman*
BIO: * Juris Doctor, Certificate in Business Law, DePaul University College of Law, anticipated May 2016.
TEXT:
[*111]
I. Introduction
The Constitution gives Congress the right to pass laws. n1 In passing such laws it is assumed that Congress acts for the benefit of society, or at least with a true purpose. n2 However, not all legislation passed is beneficial, and if it is beneficial at its inception, it may well become less beneficial with time. One such act, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ("PASPA"), has barred states from implementing betting systems, including sportsbetting. n3 The layperson's immediate reaction to hearing what PASPA does may be shock given that gambling is so widespread. While it is true that many states have casinos, which allow individuals to place bets, there are very few places in America where legal sportsbetting is possible. Because of the popularity and enormous benefits of legalizing sportsbetting in every state that wishes to implement a system, there are several states attempting to alter or defy PASPA. n4
New Jersey is at the forefront of the battle to repeal or revise PASPA in an effort to legalize sportsbetting and to bring said betting to New Jersey, and more specifically, to Atlantic City. New Jersey's most recent legislation, Senate Bill 2460, n5 is currently facing obstacles n6 but is the closest bill to actually forcing PASPA to be changed in some respect. The push from New Jersey is a hot button issue that raises numerous questions and concerns regarding the landscape of PASPA and sportsbetting laws and norms in the future..
The document discusses the legality of daily fantasy sports games. It provides context on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and how it explicitly excludes fantasy sports games from being considered unlawful internet gambling. However, the New York Attorney General sent cease and desist letters to DraftKings and FanDuel in 2015, arguing that daily fantasy sports games constitute illegal gambling under New York state law due to the ability to wager on short-term outcomes rather than through a season-long contest. The future of daily fantasy sports remains unclear as the industry continues legal battles over whether these games should be considered a form of legal gambling or illegal sports betting.
This document provides an overview of "blue laws" in the United States, which are laws designed to enforce religious standards such as prohibiting certain activities on Sundays. It then lists the blue laws of individual states regarding activities like alcohol sales, retail shopping, and car sales on Sundays. States vary widely in their blue laws, from strictly prohibiting almost all commerce on Sundays to having few or no restrictions. The origins and historical context of blue laws in the US are also briefly discussed.
When Will Joe Biden Legalize Marijuana in America?Evergreen Buzz
Joe Biden is not moving quick, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/news/joe-biden-has-been-president-for-299-days-and-cannabis-is-still-not-federally-legal
South Dakota enacted legislation (S.B. 106) requiring certain remote sellers without a physical presence in the state to collect and remit sales tax if they meet gross revenue or transaction thresholds. The legislation aims to directly challenge the physical presence rule from Quill Corp. v. North Dakota. It establishes procedures for legal challenges and stays tax obligations pending the outcome of litigation. The legislation expresses South Dakota's reliance on sales tax and the erosion of its tax base from remote sales.
Did You Know Canada was the First G7 Country to Legalize WeedCannabis News
Did you know Canada was the first G7 country to legalize marijuana, read here https://cannabis.net/blog/news/canada-becomes-first-g7-country-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana
Texas Legislative Update Presentation by Robert Pinhero of TANOGreenlights
The summary provides an overview of key bills and issues affecting nonprofits that were addressed by the Texas legislature in 2011:
- The legislature passed a bill continuing the state's nonprofit capacity-building task force and expanded its membership.
- Proposed bills that did not pass would have expanded the Attorney General's investigatory powers over nonprofits and implemented "PILOT" fees for nonprofits.
- Passed bills protected free speech rights of advocacy groups, limited disclosures required of nonprofits contracting with the state, and clarified regulations for food sales at nonprofit events.
Campaign Activity By Churches Legal Analysis Of Houses Of Worshiplegalcounsel
H.R. 235 aims to allow churches more leeway in political speech without risking tax-exempt status. It would permit churches to endorse or oppose candidates during sermons and religious services, conduct unlimited political activities as long as they occur during services, and distribute recordings of such services. However, it would not allow electioneering ads or direct contributions to campaigns. The bill takes a narrower approach than a prior bill by limiting the types of permitted activities but imposing no limits on the number.
This document summarizes new Florida legislation establishing guidelines for public-private partnerships (P3s) for educational facilities. Key points include:
- A task force will recommend guidelines for P3 agreements by July 2014.
- Public entities can receive unsolicited or solicited P3 proposals to develop educational facilities through interim or comprehensive agreements.
- Proposals must demonstrate cost-effectiveness and public benefit before approval.
- Agreements must include insurance, oversight, fees, and provisions for default.
- Private partners can collect user fees to finance projects, with a portion going to the public entity.
Dave Kanger, a civil engineer and associate at Modjeski and Masters, Inc., gave a presentation about his career and the field of civil engineering. He discussed the history of his company, which was founded in 1893 and became renowned for designing long-span bridges. Kanger then provided brief biographical details and explained the process for becoming a licensed engineer through obtaining a bachelor's degree in engineering and passing the state licensing exam. He highlighted some recent bridge projects his company worked on and shared data showing civil engineering offers job stability, opportunities to work on important infrastructure, and above-average salaries. Kanger concluded by emphasizing the need for more engineers and encouraging students to consider the profession.
Presentation given at 2009 Tulane Engineering Forum. Exploration of LEED-type issues within bridge design and construction industry. "Lack of interest on part of USGBC does not mean that we can't plan for the occasion. The bridge and transportation industry has already been a leader in the areas of energy and environmental design."
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a contractual agreement between a public agency (federal, state or local) and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector (public and private) are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. In addition to the sharing of resource, each party shares in the risks and rewards potential in the delivery of the service and/or facility
Outsourcing Contract Negotiations - Structure, Process & Toolsknowlan
This document provides an overview of processes, tools, and disciplines for planning and managing negotiations of a healthcare IT agreement. It discusses considering the negotiation as a project using PMI processes, identifying key issues to negotiate, and tracking agreements. Templates and a toolkit are available to assist with planning negotiations, managing issues, and ensuring final agreements are documented and approved.
Sports Betting in the USA - Presentation to University of MemphisChalkline Sports
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuBRsZmq1Co
Sports Betting is the most dynamic segment of gaming and hospitality today. Chalkline Sports CEO Daniel Kustelski presented this to the University of Memphis / Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality & Resort Management on February 20, 2019.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act - UIGEA - RulesRoss D. Blankenship
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) by Michael J. Blankenship (Attorney). Detailed analysis of the UIGEA and its affects on poker and online gaming including fantasy sports, betting, and the poker world. Michael J. Blankenship is an attorney at Vinson Elkins, and also an advisor to Angel Kings (http://angelkings.com) - which is a startup fund investing in America's next top startups.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) was added to Title VIII to the SAFE Port Act - located at 31 U.S.C. §§ 5361–5367. The UIGEA also is related to the Federal Wire Act - as well as new issues with Fantasy Sports leagues.
SGA Talent presents the Companies Which Stand to Win With The Legalization of Sports Gambling. Companies include Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD)
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) International
MGM Resorts
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN)
Pinnacle Entertainment
Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)
Sports Radar Genius Sports Perform Group STATS
Betfair
Churchill Downs, Incorporated (CHDN)
CG Technology (Technology)
DraftKings
IGT
Scientific Games Corporation
The Stars Group Inc. (formerly known as Amaya Inc. SBTech
The Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, deeming statewide sports betting legal under the 10th Amendment. PASPA had banned sports gambling for over 20 years, but the Court ruled it violated the anti-commandeering doctrine by forcing states to comply with federal regulations. Legalized sports betting is now up to each state to decide and is expected to greatly increase the $150 million in annual illegal sports wagers. However, some issues around protecting athletes and moral objections to gambling remain unresolved.
The document discusses perspectives on how and when the US may regulate online gambling. It summarizes the views of various experts and professionals in the online gambling industry. There is no consensus on whether regulation will occur at the federal or state level, but most agree that some regulation is inevitable and will likely begin at the state level. Opinions vary on timing, with estimates ranging from regulation in some states within a year to the possibility of no federal legislation ever being passed.
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Copyright (c) 2015 DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
Fall, 2015
DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
14 DePaul Bus. & Comm. L.J. 111
LENGTH: 11636 words
COMMENT: Going All In: New Jersey and the Sports Betting Landscape
NAME: Timothy Furman*
BIO: * Juris Doctor, Certificate in Business Law, DePaul University College of Law, anticipated May 2016.
TEXT:
[*111]
I. Introduction
The Constitution gives Congress the right to pass laws. n1 In passing such laws it is assumed that Congress acts for the benefit of society, or at least with a true purpose. n2 However, not all legislation passed is beneficial, and if it is beneficial at its inception, it may well become less beneficial with time. One such act, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ("PASPA"), has barred states from implementing betting systems, including sportsbetting. n3 The layperson's immediate reaction to hearing what PASPA does may be shock given that gambling is so widespread. While it is true that many states have casinos, which allow individuals to place bets, there are very few places in America where legal sportsbetting is possible. Because of the popularity and enormous benefits of legalizing sportsbetting in every state that wishes to implement a system, there are several states attempting to alter or defy PASPA. n4
New Jersey is at the forefront of the battle to repeal or revise PASPA in an effort to legalize sportsbetting and to bring said betting to New Jersey, and more specifically, to Atlantic City. New Jersey's most recent legislation, Senate Bill 2460, n5 is currently facing obstacles n6 but is the closest bill to actually forcing PASPA to be changed in some respect. The push from New Jersey is a hot button issue that raises numerous questions and concerns regarding the landscape of PASPA and sportsbetting laws and norms in the future.
Two facts critical to the issue of sportsbetting that hover over every debate related to the changing of PASPA. First, even with PASPA's enactment, sportsbetting is still very common in the United States, [*112] generating over $ 380 billion per year. n7 Second, if sportsbetting were legalized, each state would be able to make sportsbetting a "taxable business transaction" and use these transactions to boost the state's economy. n8 The positive aspects of revising, amending, or eliminating PASPA altogether are very clear, while the actual and alleged negative aspects are minimalized more and more by the day.
Part II of this note examines the legislative history of numerous aspects of sportsbetting including PASPA, the Wire Act, state legislative actions, and relevant cases initiated regarding PASPA. n9 Part III of this note examines the changing public policy surrounding sportsbetting and the ways sportsbetting concerns have been eliminated, as well as the positive economic and criminal benefits associated with the legalizatio ...
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I. Introduction
The Constitution gives Congress the right to pass laws. n1 In passing such laws it is assumed that Congress acts for the benefit of society, or at least with a true purpose. n2 However, not all legislation passed is beneficial, and if it is beneficial at its inception, it may well become less beneficial with time. One such act, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ("PASPA"), has barred states from implementing betting systems, including sportsbetting. n3 The layperson's immediate reaction to hearing what PASPA does may be shock given that gambling is so widespread. While it is true that many states have casinos, which allow individuals to place bets, there are very few places in America where legal sportsbetting is possible. Because of the popularity and enormous benefits of legalizing sportsbetting in every state that wishes to implement a system, there are several states attempting to alter or defy PASPA. n4
New Jersey is at the forefront of the battle to repeal or revise PASPA in an effort to legalize sportsbetting and to bring said betting to New Jersey, and more specifically, to Atlantic City. New Jersey's most recent legislation, Senate Bill 2460, n5 is currently facing obstacles n6 but is the closest bill to actually forcing PASPA to be changed in some respect. The push from New Jersey is a hot button issue that raises numerous questions and concerns regarding the landscape of PASPA and sportsbetting laws and norms in the future.
Two facts critical to the issue of sportsbetting that hover over every debate related to the changing of PASPA. First, even with PASPA's enactment, sportsbetting is still very common in the United States, [*112] generating over $ 380 billion per year. n7 Second, if sportsbetting were legalized, each state would be able to make sportsbetting a "taxable business transaction" and use these transactions to boost the state's economy. n8 The positive aspects of revising, amending, or eliminating PASPA altogether are very clear, while the actual and alleged negative aspects are minimalized more and more by the day.
Part II of this note examines the legislative history of numerous aspects of sportsbetting including PASPA, the Wire Act, state legislative actions, and relevant cases initiated regarding PASPA. n9 Part III of this note examines the changing public policy surrounding sportsbetting and the ways sportsbetting concerns have been eliminated, as well as the positive economic and criminal benefits associated with the legalizatio.
Task 5 Based on the product or process in a specific company th.docxbradburgess22840
Task 5:
Based on the product or process in a specific company that you chose to innovate, design and deliver a 2-minute pitch to the Executive team.
1. Your pitch should clearly and passionately demonstrate that you have an understanding of why innovation is important, the effect of the corporate culture on innovation, and the role of leadership in promoting innovation. The pitch should, also, clearly and passionately present your innovation and why it is a positive move for the company, any associated resource allocations, and the results you expect.
1. Deliver and record your pitch.
1. Demonstrate Passion and Purpose
1. Create and submit a one page executive summary for the Executive Team. (You can pull from examples of the many companies you have investigated, both good and bad.)
1. Submit and Include
0. All supporting documents (work from all previous tasks), and
0. 20 appropriately cited resources.
1. Use these resources to get started.
1. Review APA
1. Watch TED Talks - Jason Teteak: Give a TED talk everywhere you go
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COMMENT: Going All In: New Jersey and the Sports Betting Landscape
NAME: Timothy Furman*
BIO: * Juris Doctor, Certificate in Business Law, DePaul University College of Law, anticipated May 2016.
TEXT:
[*111]
I. Introduction
The Constitution gives Congress the right to pass laws. n1 In passing such laws it is assumed that Congress acts for the benefit of society, or at least with a true purpose. n2 However, not all legislation passed is beneficial, and if it is beneficial at its inception, it may well become less beneficial with time. One such act, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ("PASPA"), has barred states from implementing betting systems, including sportsbetting. n3 The layperson's immediate reaction to hearing what PASPA does may be shock given that gambling is so widespread. While it is true that many states have casinos, which allow individuals to place bets, there are very few places in America where legal sportsbetting is possible. Because of the popularity and enormous benefits of legalizing sportsbetting in every state that wishes to implement a system, there are several states attempting to alter or defy PASPA. n4
New Jersey is at the forefront of the battle to repeal or revise PASPA in an effort to legalize sportsbetting and to bring said betting to New Jersey, and more specifically, to Atlantic City. New Jersey's most recent legislation, Senate Bill 2460, n5 is currently facing obstacles n6 but is the closest bill to actually forcing PASPA to be changed in some respect. The push from New Jersey is a hot button issue that raises numerous questions and concerns regarding the landscape of PASPA and sportsbetting laws and norms in the future..
Task 5 Based on the product or process in a specific company th.docxdeanmtaylor1545
Task 5:
Based on the product or process in a specific company that you chose to innovate, design and deliver a 2-minute pitch to the Executive team.
1. Your pitch should clearly and passionately demonstrate that you have an understanding of why innovation is important, the effect of the corporate culture on innovation, and the role of leadership in promoting innovation. The pitch should, also, clearly and passionately present your innovation and why it is a positive move for the company, any associated resource allocations, and the results you expect.
1. Deliver and record your pitch.
1. Demonstrate Passion and Purpose
1. Create and submit a one page executive summary for the Executive Team. (You can pull from examples of the many companies you have investigated, both good and bad.)
1. Submit and Include
0. All supporting documents (work from all previous tasks), and
0. 20 appropriately cited resources.
1. Use these resources to get started.
1. Review APA
1. Watch TED Talks - Jason Teteak: Give a TED talk everywhere you go
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DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal
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LENGTH: 11636 words
COMMENT: Going All In: New Jersey and the Sports Betting Landscape
NAME: Timothy Furman*
BIO: * Juris Doctor, Certificate in Business Law, DePaul University College of Law, anticipated May 2016.
TEXT:
[*111]
I. Introduction
The Constitution gives Congress the right to pass laws. n1 In passing such laws it is assumed that Congress acts for the benefit of society, or at least with a true purpose. n2 However, not all legislation passed is beneficial, and if it is beneficial at its inception, it may well become less beneficial with time. One such act, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ("PASPA"), has barred states from implementing betting systems, including sportsbetting. n3 The layperson's immediate reaction to hearing what PASPA does may be shock given that gambling is so widespread. While it is true that many states have casinos, which allow individuals to place bets, there are very few places in America where legal sportsbetting is possible. Because of the popularity and enormous benefits of legalizing sportsbetting in every state that wishes to implement a system, there are several states attempting to alter or defy PASPA. n4
New Jersey is at the forefront of the battle to repeal or revise PASPA in an effort to legalize sportsbetting and to bring said betting to New Jersey, and more specifically, to Atlantic City. New Jersey's most recent legislation, Senate Bill 2460, n5 is currently facing obstacles n6 but is the closest bill to actually forcing PASPA to be changed in some respect. The push from New Jersey is a hot button issue that raises numerous questions and concerns regarding the landscape of PASPA and sportsbetting laws and norms in the future..
Casino owners battle over online gambling 14-02-12Oliver Grave
The casino industry is split over whether to expand into online gambling. Casino owners like Jim Murren of MGM Resorts advocate for expansion into online gambling, seeing it as the future of the industry. However, billionaires Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn oppose online gambling and have launched an advertising campaign against it. They argue social costs outweigh revenues from online gambling. The debate comes as many states consider legalizing online gambling, which could be worth $13.4 billion annually but may also cannibalize existing casino revenues. Both sides are hiring political strategists to influence lawmakers and the public over the issue.
NIGA's Advocacy Efforts Related to Legalized Sports BettingMark Macarro
Mark Macarro serves as tribal chairman of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and holds a board member position with the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA). NIGA has advocated that states considering legalizing sports betting should adhere to NIGA's Sports Betting Resolution, which includes principles like allowing tribes governmental authority over gaming regulations and ensuring tribes receive economic benefits. Since the 2018 repeal of PASPA, five states and two tribes have authorized legal sports gambling, while Senators Schucker and Hatch introduced a new federal sports betting bill that is expected to be reintroduced in 2019.
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Overview of Gaming Laws in Canada that includes relevant legislation, general rules (such as the effects of skill-testing questions and social gaming), and recent updates.
Impact of Expanded Gambling in New HampshireSteven Clift
Impact of Expanded Gambling in New Hampshire
Understanding Markets, Revenues, Social Costs and Economic Impact
What’s At Stake
Discussion Guide Materials
See: http://whatsatstake.unh.edu
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Legalizing Sports Wagering…A long shot, but don’t bet against it!
1. Legalizing Sports Wagering…
A long shot, but don’t bet against it!
Presentation by Alan Koslow, Esq.
Shareholder and Director of Gaming, Hospitality & Sports Law
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Research by Michelle L. Klymko, Esq.
2. Current Law on Sports
Wagering in the U.S.
The Professional Amateur Sports Protection Act
(PASPA) was enacted by Congress in 1992
PASPA makes it illegal to bet on professional
and amateur athletics.
Four states, Nevada, Oregon, Montana, and Delaware, were grandfathered in as exceptions
under PASPA because they had some form of sports wagering at the State level at the
time of enactment. (Nevada is unique in that it is the only State in the United
States that has legalized licensed sports books, which comes under PASPA’s
exceptions. (28 USC §3704)
3. Specific Language of PASPA
28 USC Section 3702, the main provision, provides that:
It shall be unlawful for
(1) a governmental entity to sponsor, operate, advertise, promote, license, or authorize by law
or compact, or
(2) a person to sponsor, operate, advertise, or promote, pursuant to the law or compact of a
governmental entity, a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme
based, directly or indirectly (through the use of geographical references or otherwise), on
one or more competitive games in which amateur or professional athletes participate, or
are intended to participate, or on one or more performances of such athletes in such
games.
PASPA's only remedial scheme, found in Section 3703, allows a sports organization or the
United States Attorney General to seek injunctive relief if Section 3702 is violated:
4. PASPA Opponents
(at time of enactment)
PASPA received opposition from Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and the Department of
Justice ("DOJ"), as they felt that PASPA would be a "substantial intrusion" into states'
rights.
Senator Grassley argued that it would discriminate among the states because the
grandfathered states would have a monopoly on sports gambling.
The DOJ went on to say that "determinations of how to raise revenue have typically
been left to the states.“
Senator Grassley contended that “if the professional sports leagues were truly
concerned about the risk of 'fixed' games [and] the integrity of professional sports . . .
they would have sought to prohibit the $1.8 billion head-to-head sports wagering
industry in Nevada."
5. PASPA Supporters
(at time of enactment)
The Professional and Amateur sports leagues have
complained that sports gambling ruins the integrity of their sports. They do not want
fans to think that the “fix was in” when a controversial play occurs.
However, since PASPA’s enactment, there have been several episodes of point shaving
that would lead one to believe the integrity of sport will always be challenged,
regardless of whether sports gambling is legal.
One of the biggest proponents of PASPA was Senator Bill Bradley, former
professional basketball player and New Jersey Senator. Senator Bradley was concerned
that state-sanctioned sports gambling would send the wrong message to children that
sports revolve around gambling rather than achievement and sportsmanship.
Senator Bradley also believed that gambling would injure the integrity of sport by
causing fans to question whether a missed shot or fumble was "fixed." He "believed
that 'the harm that state-sponsored sports betting causes'—that is, threatening the
integrity of sports in the eyes of both fans and young people—far outweighed the
financial advantages received.
6. Do Federal Laws Really Prohibit
Sports Wagering Within States?
18 U.S.C. § 1084 - The Federal Wire Act ("Wire Act") prohibits the use of wire
communications in wagering on a sporting event. In combination, PASPA and
the Wire Act amount to what appears to be a defacto prohibition on Internet sports
wagering.
18 U.S.C. § 1952 – The Travel Act - forbids the use of the U.S. mail, or interstate or
foreign travel, for the purpose of engaging in certain specified criminal acts.
31 U.S.C. §§ 53161-5367 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of
2006 - prohibits gambling businesses from knowingly accepting payments in
connection with the participation of another person in a bet or wager that
involves the use of the Internet and that is unlawful under any federal or state law
7. Economic Impact of Sports Wagering In Nevada
In 2011, $2.88 billion was legally wagered in Nevada’s sports books; (Note:
While approximately $2.88 billion was wagered in 2011, more than 95 percent of
all bets placed were returned to patrons in winnings). As of June 2012, Nevada has
216 legal sports books.
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC) estimated that illegal
wagers are as much as $380 billion wagered illegally annually.
According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, approximately $93.9 million was
wagered on the 2012 Super Bowl at legalized sports books across the state, but
most of that figure was returned to bettors in the form of winnings.
8. The Numbers Don’t Lie
States that currently allow legalized
sports gambling have an advantage
over the rest of the states
Legal sports wagering helps bring more than 30 million visitors to Nevada each year and
provides employment for thousands of people.
The FBI estimates that more than $2.5 billion is illegally wagered annually on March
Madness.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority estimated that the 2007 Super Bowl
weekend generated $109.5 million in non-gaming economic impact and attracted
approximately 287,000 visitors.
Club CalNeva, a Las Vegas based company that operates over thirty sports books
forecasts that sports gambling will bring in $1.3 billion in gross revenues and $220
million in tax revenues for New Jersey on an annual basis.
Source: American Gaming Association Fact Sheet
9. Sports Wagering as a Revenue Source
Most states use lotteries to fund public education, economic development, state
parks and gambling problem treatment, so what is wrong with legalized sports
wagering?
Questions States Should Be Asking:
Is PASPA an excuse for the Federal Government to thwart a State’s ability to raise
its own revenues?
Does PASPA violate the Constitution’s 10th Amendment and the Commerce
Clause?
Should PASPA be repealed for economic reasons? Is it outdated? Archaic?
(Analogy to legalization of marijuana at state level)
Why shouldn’t States be free to set up their own taxing schemes from
sports wagering?
10. Why New Jersey? Why Now?
In 2011, NJ State. Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D) envisioned a change that would bring up to
$100 million to state coffers in taxes, generate billions in betting, spark economic
activity, and throw lifelines to casinos and the horse-racing industry.
"Our casinos are suffering, our racetracks are dying, and our
state budget needs revenues,"
"How can Congress say to the people of the state of New
Jersey, 'You do not have this right that the people in
Nevada do?” Lesniak said.
He contends, among other things, that the federal law does not uniformly regulate
commerce and is overly broad and vague.
11. New Jersey Taking
on the Feds?
New Jersey lawmakers have long insisted PASPA is unconstitutional
Nov. 9, 2011 - After a two-year long effort, in the courts and in the state legislature, New Jersey voters
overwhelmingly supported the beginning of legal sports wagering in New Jersey. Voters approved
the constitutional question by a final margin of 65% in favor, 35% opposed. The bets could be
placed at horse tracks throughout New Jersey and casinos in Atlantic City.
Jan. 17, 2012 - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law a constitutional amendment that will
permit sports wagering at the State’s casinos and race tracks. Governor Christie signed the bill which
can take effect once PASPA has been overturned or repealed. Governor Christie decided that rather
than challenging PASPA in court and trying to overturn the law, New Jersey will implement sports
gaming as of January 2013.
August 2012 - August the NCAA along with the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, filed a lawsuit in federal
court seeking to prohibit New Jersey from implementing sports gambling.
Case Number: 12-cv-4947
12. in New Jersey
December 21, 2012 - According to a Wall Street Journal report, US District Judge
Michael Shipp agreed with the National Football League, Major League Baseball,
National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, and National Collegiate
Athletic Association that they might suffer injury if such gambling were legalized
in the state.
Following, Governor Christie said - “We intend to move forward and to issue sports
gaming licenses where appropriate, and to have this happen in our state.”
13. Judge Shipp’s Order
For the reasons stated in the Opinion filed on this date, and for other
good cause shown,
IT IS on this 21st day of December, 2012, ORDERED that:
1) Plaintiffs have demonstrated standing and this case will proceed
to the merits;”
2) Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 29) is DENIED;
3) Defendants’ Cross Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 76) is
DENIED in so far as it challenges Plaintiffs’ standing;
4) Plaintiffs’ Motion to Preclude the Expert Testimony of Robert D.
Willig (ECF No. 98) is administratively terminated as moot; and
5) A date for oral argument regarding the constitutional issues will be
issued after January 20, 2013.
14. Other Challenges Involving Sports Wagering
Faced with a mounting budget crisis, Delaware decided to offer a broader range of
sports betting games on non-Delaware athletic events, including individual
games at the professional and college level. The state-run betting operation
was set to begin in September 2009. The four major professional sports leagues
– baseball, basketball, football, and hockey – and the National Collegiate
Athletic Association filed suit to block the Delaware sports betting operation.
The Issue: whether the federal law’s grandfather clause should be read broadly to
permit states to operate a wide range of gambling options, or whether the
clause should be read narrowly to authorize only the same wagering games
offered in the state between 1976 and 1990.
The Third Circuit ruled that the Delaware plan exceeded the narrow scope of the
federal law’s grandfather clause. The state could run the same games it ran in
1976 but may not expand those games or include new games, the appeals court
ruled. The US Supreme Court let stand an appeals court ruling that the
Delaware’s plan to run an expanded sports betting operation is barred by a
federal antigambling law. - Markell v. Office of the Commissioner of Baseball,
et al.
15. Other Challenges to PASPA
In Flager v. United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, a private citizen of New Jersey
challenged PASPA on the grounds that it violated the Tenth Amendment because "the
power to outlaw sports wagering was not expressly granted to the federal government" by
the Constitution. The court did not address the Tenth Amendment claim and dismissed the
case holding that the plaintiff lacked standing. Case Number: 2:2006cv03699, filed: August 7,
2006, New Jersey District Court .
In Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association, Inc. v. Holder, Interactive Media
Entertainment and Gaming Association, Inc. ("iMEGA"), New Jersey state senator
Raymond Lesniak, and the New Jersey horse-racing industry filed suit against the United
States Attorney General, Eric Holder, claiming that PASPA was unconstitutional and
violated the First, Fifth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Fourteenth Amendments in addition to the
Equal Protection & Commerce Clause. The government sought to dismiss the case for lack
of standing and failure to state a claim.
The Court ruled that the Plaintiff lacked standing and that under the 10th Amendment (the
State’s express and implied reserved powers to regulate matters affecting its citizens including
the raising of revenue) was reserved for the states only and since New Jersey was not a party
to this suit, Plaintiff has no standing. (2011 WL 802106)
.
16. Most Recent Legislative Efforts
April 26, 2012 - Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ 2nd) and Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ 6th) have asked
members of the US House of Representatives to support two bills introduced to roll back the
Federal ban on expanded state-licensed sports betting.
In a letter to colleagues, Reps. LoBiondo and Pallone asked members to:
Support H.R.3809, “the New Jersey Betting and Equal Treatment Act of 2012″,
which seeks ”to exclude the State of New Jersey from the prohibition on professional and
amateur sports gambling”;
Support and H.R.3797 - “the Sports Gaming Opportunity Act of 2012″ , which
would amend Chapters 178 of Title 28 USC to “permit a 4-year period [for] States to enact
statutes…[for] wagering schemes involving professional and amateur sports. No action
was taken on either bill other than referral to Committee.
Congress was asked to consider the economic benefits of rolling
back the Professional & Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992
17. If State’s Can Legalize Marijuana to Raise
Revenue, Why Can’t States Legalize
Sports Books for Same Reason?
Colorado's legalization of marijuana campaign touted money for school construction. Ads
promoted the measure with the tag line, "Strict Regulation. Fund Education." State
analysts project somewhere between $5 million and $22 million a year in additional
revenue for Colorado. An economist whose study was funded by a pro-pot group
projects a $60 million boost by 2017, said Christopher Stiffler, an economist for the
nonpartisan Colorado Center on Law & Policy.
Washington State’s campaign promised to devote more than half of marijuana taxes to
substance-abuse prevention, research, education and health care. Washington State
analysts have produced the most generous estimate of how much tax revenue legal pot
could produce, at nearly $2 billion over five years.
Oregon's measure, known as the Cannabis Tax Act, would devote 90% of recreational
marijuana proceeds to the state's general fund. Oregon's fiscal analysts haven't even
guessed at the total revenue, citing the many uncertainties inherent in a new marijuana
market. They have projected prison savings between $1.4 million and $2.4
million a year if marijuana use was legal without a doctor's recommendation.
18. Conclusion
On balance, the better legal and policy arguments militate in favor of recognizing the
States’ inherent rights reserved to them under the Constitution to enact laws to raise
revenues, and specifically, laws authorizing sports wagering.
Why is sports wagering sacrosanct to the Federal PASPA laws pre-empting the field
when all other casino gaming laws and licensing are consistently dealt with at the
respective State level. If marijuana sales can now be legalized State by State in their
respective discretion, isn’t legalized sports wagering a fortiori argument.
Does Federal Policy creating a “back door” monopoly on sports wagering to Nevada
casinos and sports books make any sense?
The policy clearly impedes on a State’s rights and encourages illegal sports wagering
activity through “bookies” and sports wagering on the internet.
Given recent trends for states to exercise their rights to legislate their own State
Policies on all other forms of casino gaming, PASPA’s prohibitions on sports
wagering seem arbitrary, capricious and archaic and no longer justified.