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Delaware Sports Betting

Published August 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM PDT

The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has killed the State of Delaware's plan to introduce Nevada-style sportsbooks. The state hoped that it could generate some extra revenue to close an $800-million budget shortfall. I. Nelson Rose, a leading authority on gambling law explains why sportsbooks are only legal in Nevada.

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  • Gambling and the Law
  • USA Today: Appeals court foils Delaware sports betting plans
  • USA Today: Delaware Betting Ruling

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