Thursday, May 28, 2009

Delaware Supreme Court OKs sports betting

The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that a proposed sports betting lottery does not conflict with the state's constitution.

The opinion was requested by Gov. Jack Markell, who has signed a bill that would make Delaware the only state east of the Rocky Mountains to offer sports wagering.

In a 22-page ruling dated Wednesday, the court says the state constitution permits lotteries that have an element of skill, as long as chance is the predominant factor in winning or losing.

The NFL opposes the lottery and is expected to challenge the bill.

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