Time’s Running Out on America’s Sports Betting Ban

The countdown to the December 4th sports betting challenge has begun! As the showdown in the Supreme Court approaches, things continue to look promising for the gambling industry. More and more states have thrown their support behind regulation of the industry, and even the professional leagues are shifting positions! An end to US sports betting prohibition looks within our reach! This week’s special offer comes from the Intertops Poker room.

New Bill Aims to Repeal US Sports Betting Ban

A congressional committee on Thursday unveiled a draft of comprehensive legislation that would repeal the federal prohibition on sports betting and allow states to legalize online gambling. The Gaming Accountability and Modernization Enhancement Act or GAME Act, released Thursday morning by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, aims to remove federal barriers, give oversight authority to the Federal Trade Commission and outline consumer protections that states would need to have in place in order to offer legal sports betting, including fantasy sports. Section 8 of the GAME Act would repeal the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA),…