Tag: gambling
The NBA…where legalized gambling happens?
One part “All Star game in Las Vegas” + one part “recession” + one part “$175M loan” = Legalized Gambling? Maybe that isn’t the NBA’s equation, but it sure does look like they’re leaning that way. SI’s Ian Thomsen interviewed NBA commissioner David Stern, and a very candid Stern didn’t completely shut down the idea [...]
Nail in the coffin? Delaware’s gambling appeal fails.
Delaware had tried to appeal a previous ruling stating that single game bets in the state violated federal law. The 3rd circuit has declined to re-hear the case
Sports Leagues sue Delaware to block betting
Sports Leagues have assembled to sue the state of Delaware to prevent Delaware from setting up gambling on sports. Its about to get ugly.
The NFL gambles on a lottery…and wins.
This certainly is not your dad’s NFL. Everyone knows that the NFL is against gambling (*cough*even though they’re associated with CBS Sports Line, which has football odds on their site *cough*), they’ve even filed a brief in Delaware, attempting to block the legalization of sports gambling in the state. The NFL’s argument? Basically, the NFL [...]
The money is on the Rays, but is anyone watching?
Here in the North East, we’re greeted with daily early morning temperatures in the upper 30′s which can only mean one thing…World Series Baseball! If you had the Rays versus the Phillies in your preseason pick em’ pool…well, you’re probably omniscient. Well Mr. Smarty Pants, since you were able to pick those two teams from [...]
