Should Sports Betting Be Allowed Nationally?
SodaHead Sports
2012/05/25 15:00:00
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The state of New Jersey wants to be allowed to bet and it's betting -- no pun intended -- that it's the citizen's rights to do so. NJ Governor Chris Christie told the media he's seen a noticeable decline in the economy, specifically at popular gambling and resort location Atlantic City. While gambling is legal in NJ, sports betting is technically not allowed.
With the struggling economy and citizens' complaints, Governor Christie decided to defy the federal ban, and plans to allow sports betting one way or another. "If someone wants to stop us, then let them try to stop us," Christie said. "We want to work with the casinos and horse racing industry to get it implemented. Am I expecting there may be legal action taken against us to try to prevent it? Yes. But I have every confidence we're going to be successful."
Some casino owners could be weary of allowing sports betting before it's actually considered illegal by the letter of the law. We don't blame them, considering there's a possibility they could be shut down or, at the very least, fined significant amounts of money. Yet many sports broadcasts whether it's for boxing or football, usually bring up odds. Christie calls the government ban "unconstitutional" and that's why he's going for legalization headstrong here. Do you think sports betting should be legal everywhere in the United States?
With the struggling economy and citizens' complaints, Governor Christie decided to defy the federal ban, and plans to allow sports betting one way or another. "If someone wants to stop us, then let them try to stop us," Christie said. "We want to work with the casinos and horse racing industry to get it implemented. Am I expecting there may be legal action taken against us to try to prevent it? Yes. But I have every confidence we're going to be successful."
Some casino owners could be weary of allowing sports betting before it's actually considered illegal by the letter of the law. We don't blame them, considering there's a possibility they could be shut down or, at the very least, fined significant amounts of money. Yet many sports broadcasts whether it's for boxing or football, usually bring up odds. Christie calls the government ban "unconstitutional" and that's why he's going for legalization headstrong here. Do you think sports betting should be legal everywhere in the United States?
Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 5:10, NIV)
"No servant can serve two masters. [Jesus said.] Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Luke 16:13, NIV)
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (1 Timothy 6:10, NIV)
Why watch sports when you can play them
"in video games" :)
Whilst I do not know of studies of illegal betting on football (by which I mean Australian rules) and very few regarding rugby league, I can imagine what it would have been liek if a case for legalisation existed!
Sports betting gives people more entertainment for their money and odds that at least give them a fighting chance. Also, there are ways/strategies to give yourself a better chance, as opposed to a computer generated result.