United States Senator Orrin Hatch says the Supreme Court decision allowing states to legalize sports betting could open up sports to corruption and Congress needs to act to protect its integrity.
Problem gambling groups are taking things too far by calling for McDonald's restaurants to stop putting a Super Mario slot machine toy in its Happy Meals.
The idea of a federal sports betting bill has been met with derision. But if crafted properly, a federal bill could be beneficial to the nascent industry.
Several concerned groups have sent letters to a House Judiciary subcommittee to offer contrasting opinions about the post-PASPA world of sports betting.