Reversal: Delaware House Passes Sports Betting

[bluehenbillk]

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/2 ... GECAROUSEL

Not even close, 30-4, also approved table games, thus putting a couple more nails in Atlantic City's coffin.

[Ivytalk]

And the FCS playoff issue rears its ugly head again! 'Course, if Keeler's boys go 4-8 again, it's all moot.

[dbackjon]

:grabsabigbagofpopcorn:

[93henfan]

The Senate also passed the bill tonight 17-2 and it is on to a promised signature from the Governor.

http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/s ... d=16339736

The bill excludes betting on any collegiate or amateur team in Delaware.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

yet another state decides that rather than generating revenue in a legitimate way... it's going to resort to gambling... pathetic.

[AZGrizFan]

yet another state decides that rather than generating revenue in a legitimate way... it's going to resort to gambling... pathetic.

It truly sickens me to drive across Montana and see "Casino" at every gas station, quickmart and corner drug store. Can't swing a dead cat without hitting a Keno or poker machine.

[Ivytalk]

The NFL has filed a brief with the Delaware Supreme Court in opposition to the bill. Stay tuned!

[bobbythekidd]

yet another state decides that rather than generating revenue in a legitimate way... it's going to resort to gambling... pathetic.

Taxing people even more against their will is the better answer?

[93henfan]

The NFL has filed a brief with the Delaware Supreme Court in opposition to the bill. Stay tuned!

Doesn't the Delaware Chancery Court usually rule fairly liberally pro-new business (ie the casinos in this case, not the NFL)? It seems every ruling I see says "yes, yes, yes" to anyone who wants to set up shop here, regardless of local opposition.

Or does the Supreme Court hear this and avoid the Chancery altogether?

[93henfan]

yet another state decides that rather than generating revenue in a legitimate way... it's going to resort to gambling... pathetic.

Taxing people even more against their will is the better answer?

Couldn't agree more Bobby. I like the idea of a voluntary tax imposed on others instead of a mandatory tax imposed on a hard-working, moderately high income earning individual like me.

That being said, I also agree with Ivy and others who lambast this state for its freewheeling spending. I don't like the idea that this will support that habit, but something has to be done, and I'd rather tap the revenue stream of the 100 million potential gamblers that live within a day's drive than my own pocket.

That's just me being selfish.

[bluehenbillk]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4162225

I thought this was really interesting. If you watch the clip that's on the attached link it's from E:60 from ESPN. They interview the Director of Gaming for the NCAA, did anyone even know there was one?

Anyway she's quoted on Montana having postseason events as "that was an administrative oversight and it won't be repeated". So they're threatening two of the biggest postseason draws, Missoula & Newark, with no playoff games at home? I'll believe that when I see it.

[Ivytalk]

The NFL has filed a brief with the Delaware Supreme Court in opposition to the bill. Stay tuned!

Doesn't the Delaware Chancery Court usually rule fairly liberally pro-new business (ie the casinos in this case, not the NFL)? It seems every ruling I see says "yes, yes, yes" to anyone who wants to set up shop here, regardless of local opposition.

Or does the Supreme Court hear this and avoid the Chancery altogether?

This has been set up as an "Opinion of the Justices," in which the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction. Chancery won't get a shot at this.

[bobbythekidd]

Couldn't agree more Bobby.

It's Bob dammit!

[dbackjon]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4162225

I thought this was really interesting. If you watch the clip that's on the attached link it's from E:60 from ESPN. They interview the Director of Gaming for the NCAA, did anyone even know there was one?

Anyway she's quoted on Montana having postseason events as "that was an administrative oversight and it won't be repeated". So they're threatening two of the biggest postseason draws, Missoula & Newark, with no playoff games at home? I'll believe that when I see it.

What, the NCAA trying to kill FCS?

[bluehenbillk]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4162225

I thought this was really interesting. If you watch the clip that's on the attached link it's from E:60 from ESPN. They interview the Director of Gaming for the NCAA, did anyone even know there was one?

Anyway she's quoted on Montana having postseason events as "that was an administrative oversight and it won't be repeated". So they're threatening two of the biggest postseason draws, Missoula & Newark, with no playoff games at home? I'll believe that when I see it.

What, the NCAA trying to kill FCS?

Well, if they would follow through with it, it'd probably be a race to see which school moves up to FBS quicker.

[93henfan]

Couldn't agree more Bobby.

It's Bob dammit!

Noted.

[grizzaholic]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4162225

I thought this was really interesting. If you watch the clip that's on the attached link it's from E:60 from ESPN. They interview the Director of Gaming for the NCAA, did anyone even know there was one?

Anyway she's quoted on Montana having postseason events as "that was an administrative oversight and it won't be repeated". So they're threatening two of the biggest postseason draws, Missoula & Newark, with no playoff games at home? I'll believe that when I see it.

What, the NCAA trying to kill FCS?

I am sure the NCAA wants to keep cashing the checks that they get from the UM. I can guarantee it!

[TwinTownBisonFan]

yet another state decides that rather than generating revenue in a legitimate way... it's going to resort to gambling... pathetic.

Taxing people even more against their will is the better answer?

this is political cowardice. social darwinism and political expedience... tax those who are bad at math or have a gambling problem... F'ing create more problem gamblers... AND give it a state sanction... stupid and short-sighted...

raise revenues or cut spending... but this bullshit of gambling revenue in lieu of taxes is a cowards way out.

[bobbythekidd]

Taxing people even more against their will is the better answer?

this is political cowardice. social darwinism and political expedience... tax those who are bad at math or have a gambling problem... F'ing create more problem gamblers... AND give it a state sanction... stupid and short-sighted...

raise revenues or cut spending... but this bullshit of gambling revenue in lieu of taxes is a cowards way out.

Probably better if we continue this on the poly board.