?The Scoop on Sports Betting
New Jersey Sports Betting Case & PASPA
NJ files open-ended “consent” for amicus briefs in sports betting case: pic.twitter.com/X2jqb6RPYE
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 13, 2017
While NJ hopes to hit the jackpot for sports betting, the stakes for federalism are even higher, via @Jon_C_Wood https://t.co/jBlgaklxzi
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 11, 2017
Will the Supreme Court give gambling back to the States? Powerful article by Professor @I_Nelson_Rose: https://t.co/oALyC5uVhE
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 11, 2017
“Commandeering” or “federalism.”
“Either term belittles the potential impact of this case.” https://t.co/CuuBceUFXn— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 11, 2017
.@VICESports has placed their bet on the New Jersey sports betting #SCOTUS case: 6-3 in favor of NJ defeating PASPA https://t.co/ctlwzBbNpS
— ASBC (@ASBCoalition) July 14, 2017
MLB Commish On NJ Sports Betting: Wants ‘To Shape What The New Regulatory Scheme Looks Like’ https://t.co/tL8y53YcJj pic.twitter.com/qb6bAyYh7d
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) July 12, 2017
Sports betting in Mississippi by 2018? Don’t bet against it, via @GeoffPender (+ quotes from me): https://t.co/hP3Kia3Pmw
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 16, 2017
Is West Virginia’s bid to legalize sports betting a case of perfect timing? https://t.co/5QBjOpFuyW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
DraftKings/FanDuel
.@DustinGouker gives many reasons why #DraftKings/#fanduel probably won’t enter the #sportsbetting market right awayhttps://t.co/lK8mQgr6Os pic.twitter.com/ecAUNnBjzF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Merger:
BREAKING: Proposed @DraftKings/@FanDuel merger called off, says @joshuabrustein #sportsbiz
— Scott Soshnick (@soshnick) July 13, 2017
Statement from DraftKings CEO Jason Robins on decision to terminate merger with FanDuel: pic.twitter.com/LkqRMIupNR
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) July 13, 2017
Translation: “This was never a good idea. We think we’re better without them.” https://t.co/txXErr9gPC
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) July 13, 2017
FTC Antitrust Lawsuit
Filing just prior to announcement that DraftKings/FanDuel merger plans had dissolved.
Opening salvo in #DraftKings’ federal court answer: pic.twitter.com/GErHw0CFvW
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 13, 2017
Interesting defense raised by DK, FD: “New entry and expansion by competitors is easy, and can be timely, likely, and sufficient”
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 13, 2017
And shortly thereafter…
Court filing by #DraftKIngs, #FanDuel and #FTC stipulating to dismissal of federal lawsuit: https://t.co/GiKBbUGQOC pic.twitter.com/SOdQieTUsX
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 13, 2017
Class Action:
Lawsuit has daily fantasy sports giants trying to put out ‘big fire’ via @BobMcGovernJr w/ @WALLACHLEGAL insights https://t.co/hZDbAkylkv
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
.@WALLACHLEGAL explains issues in play at Boston court as DK & FD seek to compel arbitration via @_AlwaysNick #DFS https://t.co/9GsSXMCVUm pic.twitter.com/9e4NSPTrPx
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 12, 2017
Not exactly sports – but relevant:
Will Jeff Sessions Push to Outlaw US Online Poker? | Pokerfuse Online Poker News https://t.co/J7js3za7yM via @pokerfuse
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Be sure to check out all the other sports law stories of the past week here:
Catch up on a roller coaster of a #sportslaw week here!#NFL #NCAA #NBA #MLB #concussion #CTEhttps://t.co/lhtKlETVcS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 17, 2017
