Ex Rod Blagojevich fundraiser faces sentencing for gambling

Former Blago Fundraiser Faces Sentencing

Christopher Kelly, former fundraiser for ex-governor Rod Blagojevich, will be sentenced today on the first series of charges he's already pleaded guilty to, with two more sets of charges he's already pleaded not-guilty to. Today, Kelly will be sentenced for using work funds to pay off gambling debts and pay for his house and for personal expenses. He's still to face charges related to a roofing … [Read more...]

NFL Does Not Want Your Bets in Delaware

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Some of the NFL's earliest founders were gamblers. The league draws more wagers in the U.S. than any other sport. It recently authorized its teams to sell their logos to state lotteries. But when it comes letting states expand sports betting, the National Football League has made its position clear: Not now, not ever. The NFL, which says it will earn $8 billion in revenue this year, is … [Read more...]

Minnesota drops bid to stop online gambling

Minn. regulators drop bid to block online gambling

Minnesota regulators might have been outplayed as they bet a decades-old Federal law would contribute itself to an online gambling clamp down. Coming after a lawsuit from the gambling industry, which believes the crusade a infringement of federal commerce and free-speech protections, state officials said Monday they will back out a demand that web service suppliers block access to thousands of … [Read more...]