Casino Lobby: Supreme Court 'Has Expressed Interest' In Looking At Sports Betting Law

New Jersey’s years-long battle to bring sports books to Atlantic City scored a small win this week when the U.S. Supreme Court invited the U.S. Solicitor General to examine New Jersey’s sports betting petition.

The Supreme Court essentially delayed deciding whether to hear the case, according to a report from Yahoo. Incoming President Donald Trump hasn’t yet picked a new U.S. Solicitor General, who would be in charge of telling the high court what Trump and his team think of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. Trump, a former casino owner, has said in interviews he is OK with sports betting.

“We are encouraged that the U.S. Supreme Court has expressed interest in the problems posed by PASPA, the failed law that fuels a $150 billion illegal sports betting market," the American Gaming Association said in a statement. "We are optimistic that the 25-year-old federal sports betting ban will be removed and sports fans will soon have safe, legal ways to engage in sports that also protect the integrity of games.”

Even if the Supreme Court doesn’t strike down PASPA, federal legislation to address the law is forthcoming from a New Jersey Congressman.

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