Reaction to Today's Supreme Court Ruling on Legalizing Sports Betting Across Nation

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First Take's Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman, along with guest Will Cain, react to the Supreme Court allowing states to decide on legalized sports betting.

"I don't have a problem with it," Smith says.  "I think it was inevitable."

He added: "This opens the gateway for states to pass laws that will ultimately legalize gambling."

Smith acknowledged that this is an activity that has been going on for a very long time in the U.S., especially with Fantasy Sports in the fold.

Watch below.

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