Judge Kavanaugh, Sports Betting and Gambling

The recent Senate appointment of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States was carried out in the midst of many important questions. Despite serious scrutiny surrounding allegations of sexual assault, he was confirmed. So now that he’s the newest high court justice, it’s time we look at Judge Kavanaugh sports betting and gambling.

There are some questions answered by Kavanaugh that might also provide important lessons for protecting sports betting integrity, although would hardly be the first Supreme Court justice to enjoy an occasional indulgence in gambling.Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist’s reputation was that of a “notorious small-time gambler.”

There has been much recent talk about maintaining the integrity of sporting events, and the desire of the sports leagues for integrity fees, though these requests have fallen on deaf ears in all states who have passed sports betting legislation.

The acknowledged risk of the NCAA is also true for players, coaches, referees, and executives in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, as well as any other sport that can be wagered on.

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