NCAA Seeks Federal Sports Betting Law

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is looking for a federal sports betting law. Now, if the NCAA has its way, no one will be able to bet on collegiate games. Any such move will be met with a legal challenge as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the sports betting ban last year, but that won’t stop the body from trying to exert its influence on legislation that is now in the early stages of discussion between Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah). The legislation could be similar to the Sports Wagering…