Gambling and the NBA
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:15 am
Guys and Girls, I just wanted to clarify something.
Are people in the USA not supposed to "Bet" on Professional sports, (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, etc)
I ask this because we can bet on more or less whatever we want in Australia, and I can place bets on the NBA as well. I am not really a gambler, I usually take one bet each year, (Like Rockets to win it all for $10.00) I also apologise in advance if this thread breaks any forum rules. I am not here to discuss gambling specifics Per se, just the rules involved with it.
I know that there has been a lot of controversey with the whole Ref's scandal. And I saw an article on how the NBA, (amongst other Pro Sports) is suing the state of Delaware to stop gambling. So is this a rule NOT enforced nation wide?
I can't recall any sporting events in Australian history that were "Fixed" so to speak, (although I remain highly suspect of the Horse Racing industry!) So it is obviously not as big an issue here in Oz as in the USA.
Are people in the USA not supposed to "Bet" on Professional sports, (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, etc)
I ask this because we can bet on more or less whatever we want in Australia, and I can place bets on the NBA as well. I am not really a gambler, I usually take one bet each year, (Like Rockets to win it all for $10.00) I also apologise in advance if this thread breaks any forum rules. I am not here to discuss gambling specifics Per se, just the rules involved with it.
I know that there has been a lot of controversey with the whole Ref's scandal. And I saw an article on how the NBA, (amongst other Pro Sports) is suing the state of Delaware to stop gambling. So is this a rule NOT enforced nation wide?
I can't recall any sporting events in Australian history that were "Fixed" so to speak, (although I remain highly suspect of the Horse Racing industry!) So it is obviously not as big an issue here in Oz as in the USA.