Appeals Court to reconsider New Jersey Sports Betting appeal

Following numerous federal court rejections, favouring the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), New Jersey sports betting appeal is set to be reconsidered by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.

The decision marks a u-turn on behalf of 3rd circuit judges who voted in favour of re-hearing oral arguments and reviewing court briefings.

The decision to re-hear New Jersey’s appeal, has surprised US industry commentators who assumed the states sports betting pleas were terminated when 3rd circuit judges voted 2-1 in August in upholding PASPA rulings.

New Jersey and US sports betting advocates will be hoping for progress on the matter, which has pitted a three year battle between the state of New Jersey and US Pro-Leagues supported by PASPA provisions.

The state’s continued demand for legalised sports betting in licensed gambling premises, has gained support and interest from other US state representatives. Pennsylvania state officials are reported to be eyeing New Jersey appeal closely as senators look for new ways of tackling state deficits.

The revision of New Jersey appeal, comes as US Pro League and franchise governance have been criticised for their continued promotion of daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators amid allegations of data conflicts by DFS employees.

Last week the New York’s attorney general has opened an inquiry into the prospect that employees of DraftKings and FanDuel won lucrative payouts based on inside information not available to the public.