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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 24, 2018
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
May 24, 2018: An estimated $150 billion is spent each year by Americans on illegal sports betting.[1]
Such wagers were illegal because of a 1992 law, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. That law made it illegal for states to authorize gambling on sports. However, the U.S. Supreme Court recently declared that law unconstitutional in Murphy v. NCAA.
This ruling might have a significant impact on sports leagues and fan interest. However, there are larger issues at stake. The Court ruling was based on the fact that the federal government does not have the authority to prevent state legislatures from legalizing sports gambling. It could set a precedent for returning more power to the states and placing further limits on the federal government.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- May 23, 2018 – 49 percent of American adults say home broadband service is essential
- May 22, 2018 – 18 percent of Americans discuss politics and government daily
- May 21, 2018 – 53 percent of American adults expect driverless cars to be common within a decade
- May 18, 2018 – 72 percent of Americans favored anti-lynching law in 1937
- May 17, 2018 – 46 U.S. police officers killed by felons in 2017
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