New Jersey Sports Betting Struck Down Again New Jersey Sports Betting Struck Down Again
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Key Takeaways
  • The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Tuesday that denied New Jersey racetracks and casinos the ability to offer sports betting.
  • The state is expected to appeal the ruling “en banc,” which would put the matter before the entire Third Circuit Appellate Court.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Tuesday that denied New Jersey racetracks and casinos the ability to offer sports betting.

A panel of three judges voted 2 to 1 to uphold the federal ban on sports betting. The state is expected to appeal the ruling “en banc,” which would put the matter before the entire Third Circuit Appellate Court.