SPORTS BETTING IN THE USA He claimed gaming’s diverse casinos had united to


repeal PASPA, citing even Nevada’s support for battling an underground industry. The states had their work cut out for them going forward. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spearheaded


the effort more than 10 years ago during his second term. Christie, a strong personality with federal law experience, refused to surrender despite multiple legal losses. However, by late 2017, many analysts believed this final


legal hearing before the Supreme Court would end differently… and it did. The 2018 decision allowed a New Jersey sports betting site to open after May 14, but new Governor Phil Murphy did not sign the legislation until June 11, 2018. Murphy actually placed his first bets on June 14. Gaming industry members should be applauded for


creating new alliances with professional sports teams’ associations and management, but progress came to a screeching halt in 2020 when Covid-19 struck the world. The pandemic meant closing 989 gaming properties for months. As they slowly reopened, consumers returned to their


favourite gaming properties, but the climb back took time. According to AGA figures, positive year-to-date growth did not happen until Q1 2021. Professional sports had a new appeal, especially where online betting was an option, after the pandemic years impacted attendance and revenues. Today, in mid-2023, revenues are soaring to record heights. The AGA just released its staggering Q2 2023 commercial gaming figures for April through June. There


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