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Delaware Legalizes Sports Betting

Delaware Legalizes Sports Betting
Delaware became the first state east of the Mississippi River to legalize sports betting in a move designed to cut the state’s budget deficit. Governor Jack Markell signed the bill approving the change today in a ceremony at the oldest of Delaware’s three horse tracks. By September those so-called racinos will add sports wagering to their ... Full story
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Delaware Sports Betting Appeal Denied

Delaware Sports Betting Appeal Denied
A federal appeals court rejected the state of Delaware's efforts to legalize sports betting. Attorneys for the state argued that a three-judge panel of the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals abused its discretion and ignored Supreme Court precedent in restricting sports betting lottery to multi-game wagers on NFL football. The attorneys asked for a rehearing before ... Full story
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Appeals Court Limits Delaware Sports Betting to NFL Parlays

Appeals Court Limits Delaware Sports Betting to NFL Parlays
A federal appeals court on Monday dealt another blow to Delaware's plans for a new sports betting lottery, saying it must be limited to parlay bets on professional football games. A three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declared last week that Delaware's ... Full story
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Delaware Sports Betting Would Violate Ban

Delaware Sports Betting Would Violate Ban
A federal appeals court has ruled that a plan to offer sports betting in Delaware would violate a federal ban. The plan was opposed by the professional sports leagues and the NCAA. The ruling came Monday after a three-judge panel in Philadelphia heard almost two hours of arguments from attorneys for the state and for the ... Full story
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Judge Holding Private Conference on Sports Betting Lawsuit

Judge Holding Private Conference on Sports Betting Lawsuit
Delaware's top federal judge will host a private teleconference today regarding a request by the nation's major sports leagues for an injunction to stop crucial aspects of Delaware's sports betting plan before they start. Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet called the conference for 2 p.m. after organizations representing college sports and professional football, basketball, hockey and ... Full story
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Delaware Sports Betting Faces Obstacles

Delaware Sports Betting Faces Obstacles
The NFL season officially begins on September 10. For gamblers in Delaware, sports betting may start on that same day. Delaware officials said on Wednesday that they plan to have sports betting ready just in time for the start of the football season. The problem?  They could be facing possible legal challenges from ... Full story
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Delaware Supreme Court Approves Sports Lottery

Delaware Supreme Court Approves Sports Lottery
The Supreme Court of Delaware concluded in a ruling this morning that the state's new sports betting law complies with the constitution of the state. The ruling paves the way for betting on football and other sports, possibly as early as September. In an opinion signed by all five justices, the high court ... Full story
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Maryland Casinos Unhappy with Delaware Gambling Verdict

No surprise here...Maryland is upset over legal changes in Delaware that were made this week.  The sports betting itself likely won't hurt Maryland, but the casino expansion could. Delaware, the little state that could, will soon feature table games at their horse tracks.  Expect to see blackjack, roulette, and craps.  Maryland does not ... Full story
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