Why We Can Now Bet on Sports | Murphy v. NCAA

Why We Can Now Bet on Sports | Murphy v. NCAA

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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In 2011, New Jersey voted to legalize sports betting, challenging the federal PASPA law. Governor Chris Christie signed the Sports Wagering Act, but faced lawsuits from major sports leagues. The legal battle reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of New Jersey in 2018, citing the anti-commandeering doctrine. This decision allowed states to legalize sports betting and influenced other state laws, like marijuana legalization, reinforcing states' rights.

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