National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Governor of New Jersey, etc., Nos. 13-1713, No. 13-1714, No. 13-1715; Third Circuit; opinion by Fuentes, U.S.C.J.; partial dissent by Vanaskie, U.S.C.J.; filed September 17, 2013. Before Judges Fuentes, Fisher and Vanaskie. On appeal from the District of New Jersey, No. 3-12-cv-04947. [Sat below: Judge Shipp.] DDS No. 10-8-xxxx [128 pp.]
After the New Jersey Legislature held hearings at which testimony indicated that regulated sports gambling would generate much-needed revenues for the state’s casinos and racetracks, and legislators expressed a desire to staunch the sports-wagering black market in the state, a referendum was held that resulted in an amendment to the state constitution permitting the Legislature to authorize wagering on the results of any professional, college, or amateur sport or athletic event. The Sports Wagering Law, N.J.S.A. 5:12A-2, was then enacted. It permits state authorities to license sports gambling in casinos and racetracks and casinos to operate sports pools.
