Washington, D.C. - December 5, 2017 - (The Ponder News) -- U.S. Senator Bob Menendez released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on New Jersey’s case to legalize sports betting:
“Six years ago, the people of New Jersey spoke out overwhelmingly by referendum in favor of legalizing sports betting in the Garden State. After years of legal wrangling, they were finally heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
“Whether we like it or not, and despite well-intentioned federal restrictions on sports betting, fans across the nation continue to place wagers on their favorite sports teams. But it’s time to bring sports gaming into the light, so that states like New Jersey can protect against underground and dangerous operations while collecting much needed revenue.
“By continuing to challenge New Jersey state’s rights even after partnering with daily fantasy sports—gambling by any other name—the professional sports leagues have made clear their true intentions: they care less about the so-called sanctity of their games, but rather about protecting their own money-making, cottage gaming industry.
“It is my hope that the nation’s highest court will uphold the will of the people and allow New Jersey to legislate its own affairs.”
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