The court’s decision wasn’t a surprise to anyone paying attention to the oral arguments in the Christie v. NCAA case on Dec. 4. It was only a matter of time.
So now what?
Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey plans on accepting sports wagers on Monday, May 28. They have been working towards this date with William Hill Sports Book since 2013.
New Jersey isn’t alone. Connecticut, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia have passed sports betting bills and are next in line.
Fourteen other states have introduced bills, including Illinois. Senator Napoleon Harris, in Harvey, Illinois, is behind The Sports Wagering Act.