John Holden

John Holden J.D. / Ph.D. is an academic. His research focuses on policy issues surrounding sports corruption.

Sports betting

Breaking Down The Federal Sports Betting Bill Discussion Draft: Part 2

Yesterday we looked at a number of key portions of the federal sports betting draft bill circulating in Congress. Today's article looks into money laundering, bribery, and problem gambling issues. Read More

Posted on: December 7, 2018 | | John Holden

Sports betting

Breaking Down The Federal Sports Betting Bill Discussion Draft: Part 1

Shortly after the fall of PASPA, there were rumblings that the federal government was interested in legislating in the area. There is currently a federal sports betting bill circulating in a discussion draft format that will likely be revised and redrafted numerous times before it ever gets passed, if it ever passes. Read More

Posted on: December 6, 2018 | | John Holden

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When They Say Integrity Fee, Are Pro Sports Leagues Really Asking For A Private Tax?

Since January, some professional sports leagues, most notably the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB), have sought a payment from states who seek to license sports betting. Read More

Posted on: November 30, 2018 | | John Holden

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What We Learned About Sports Betting In Congress: Player Unions And More From NFL

Player unions and sports fans were among those who made their views known for Congress on the topic of legal US sports betting. Read More

Posted on: November 17, 2018 | | John Holden

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If Sports Betting Is Going To Happen In Florida, It’s Going To Have To Come Via Seminole Hard Rock

Florida voters just made it harder to change its laws regarding gaming. What does that mean for the future of sports betting in the state? Read More

Posted on: November 14, 2018 | | John Holden

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What We Learned About Sports Betting In Congress: Good Luck Banning Online Gambling

Testimony from a known opponent of gambling is not likely to find success influencing Congress to ban all forms of online gambling in the United States, including sports betting. Read More

Posted on: November 5, 2018 | | John Holden

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What We Learned About Sports Betting In Congress: Questions And Answers

Congress has more questions than answers about sports betting, making it seem like federal regulation might be far off. Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2018 | | John Holden

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So How Exactly Is New Mexico Sports Betting Legal, And What Does It Mean In Other States?

New Mexico never passed a law allowing legal sports betting. So when a tribe in the state launched sports betting this week, it raised some eyebrows. Read More

Posted on: October 17, 2018 | | John Holden

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What We Learned About Sports Betting In Congress, Part Two: The Witnesses

What did the witnesses at the Congressional sports betting hearing tell us, and how accurate were they? Read More

Posted on: October 15, 2018 | | John Holden

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What We Learned About Sports Betting In Congress, Part One: The NFL

Now that Congress has broached the subject of sports betting what did we learn and what's next? First off, we learned more about what the NFL thinks about sports gambling. Read More

Posted on: October 9, 2018 | | John Holden