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NFL Doesn't Want Your Bets
The Wall Street Journal, page D16
By HANNAH KARP
Some of the National Football League's founders were gamblers. The league draws more wagers in the U.S. than any other sport. It recently authorized its teams to sell their logos to state lotteries. But when it comes letting states expand sports betting, the NFL has made its position clear: Not now, not ever.
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Delaware Supreme Court gives OK to sports betting
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Frank Depford: US Stop Two Faced Approach to Sports Betting
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Court Weighs in on Delaware Sports Betting Legislation
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Longer NFL Season Means More Money For Sportsbooks
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New Jersey Governor John Corzine Could Jump on Sports Betting Wagon
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Delaware and Sports Betting Featured on ESPN
New Delaware Governor, Jack Markell, is making huge national waves in its attempt to legalize sports betting in the state. ESPN interviewed Markell about the hot button issue.
Delaware Sports Betting Bill Passes
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Delaware Hot Button Issue in Sports Betting
The local Delaware media has been following recent developments in legislative agendas surrounding the legalizing of sports betting.
Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton Fight Odds Another Huge Draw
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Delaware Legislators to Consider Legalized Sports Betting Tuesday
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Pro sports betting is a game of inches, too
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US Appeals Court Action Set for July on Internet Gambling Law
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Sports Betting in New Jersey a Realistic Possibility
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The first state and second smallest in the U.S., Delaware, is about to determine whether sports betting will be legalized.
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Leading up to the hearing, protests have been organized against legalized sports betting.
Final Four: Most Bets On Connecticut
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More NCAA Schools Open to Gambling Ads
USA Today featured an interesting article on Thursday related to how the NCAA and colleges in general were beginning to really push the envelope when it comes to sports marketing. In particular,
BetonSports Chief Was Facing Up to 20 Years: Will Now Cooperate
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JustBet.com Just Down… For Two Weeks
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Delaware Governor Claims NFL Promotes Gambling
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iMEGA Chief Brennan Jr. on Fox: Talks Legalized Sports Betting
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