Sports Betting

Delaware Sports Betting Would Violate Ban

PHILADELPHIA (AP)-A federal appeals court ruled Monday that sports betting in Delaware would violate a 1992 federal ban on such wagering, essentially halting the state's plans to start taking bets

Submitted by on, Mon, 08/24/2009 - 19:19

Sports Leagues Challenge Extent of Delaware's Exemption

America's major sports leagues, in new court papers, are challenging the state's contention that Congress intended to allow Delaware to expand its sports betting options.

In advance of Monday's showdown before the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, the leagues' lawyers filed a brief arguing that Delaware's exemption from a 1992 federal ban on sports betting did not give the state carte blanche to offer bets on single games or sports other than pro football.

Submitted by on, Sat, 08/22/2009 - 16:25

USA Today Editorial: Two Opposing Views on State Wagering

Our view on legalized gambling: Cash-strapped states bet on a bad hand

Plans to legalize sports wagers and add video poker carry social costs.

Submitted by on, Fri, 08/21/2009 - 08:22

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Jon Husted Pays $240 to Win Ohio Senate Race With Just Hours Left Until Election Day

Democrat Sherrod Brown has taken a commanding lead in the Ohio Senate race per a final NYT/Siena poll that has him up 6 points over Republican Jon Husted.

Troy Jackson Suddenly Surges in Polls and in Odds, Susan Collins Now Pays $240 for Every $100 Bet

A final New York Times/Siena poll shows Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jackson leading Collins in Maine by six points.

Kentucky Poker Open Kicks Off November 3 in Franklin With 250K in Guaranteed Prize Pools

The 2026 Kentucky Poker Open (KPO) is set to kick off November 3 at the Barrel Social Club in Franklin, Kentucky and will feature $250,000 in guaranteed prize pools.