Thursday, January 3, 2013

Legalized sports gambling faces challenges

San Francisco Chronicle
With the NFL playoffs starting this weekend and the Bowl Championship Series title game on Monday night, many Northern California sports fans would like to bet on their favorite teams. There's nothing like a wager to add some excitement to the games. The thing is, unless you're planning to travel to Nevada, you either have to forgo betting or do so illegally, via a bookie or website. New Jersey is working to change that: The Garden State is seeking to legalize sports betting. If New Jersey succeeds, other states, including California, may soon allow similar wagering.