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Back in May, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that individual states may now offer sports betting. While Alaska has no plans at this particular time, those looking to bet the NFL here can do so from any number of top international online gambling sites.
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WILL ALASKA WELCOME SPORTS BETTING IN THE NEAR FUTURE?
Austin Baird, a spokesperson for Gov. Bill Walker's office, confirmed that "there has been no legislative activity on this issue in Alaska."
WHO WILL ALASKANS BE ROOTING FOR?
Nearly half the state that follows the NFL identify themselves as Seahawks fans, which makes sense since Seattle is the closest of the continental U.S. states.
The Seahawks had not yet secured a Playoff spot as this was going to press but did look likely to do so heading into Week 16 despite losing to San Francisco the week prior.
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