New Jersey

New Jersey Sports Betting Bill Almost Ready

Sometime in the next two months, the Supreme Court will make a ruling on a landmark case which could open the door for a New Jersey sports betting bill, as well as other US states to legalize the activity within their borders. While the SCOTUS decision might not be as cut and dry as some sports betting proponents countrywide would like, a pair of New Jersey lawmakers are preparing for a reality where the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the law banning sports wagering outside Nevada, is fully repealed. Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey recently introduced…