Chris Christie Sticking It to the Man

[n_huffhines]

Earning some "cool points" and gaining back some of the ground he lost with me.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Thursday that his state intends to allow betting on sporting events, in defiance of a federal law against sports gambling, according to multiple reports.

Christie, a Republican, said New Jersey will not challenge the relevant law in court. The state will simply move ahead.

“We intend to go forward,” Christie said. “If someone wants to stop us, then let them try to stop us. We want to work with the casinos and horse racing industry to get it implemented."

“Am I expecting there may be legal action taken against us to try to prevent it? Yes. But I have every confidence we’re going to be successful.”

New Jersey to allow sports betting despite federal ban | SI Tracking Blog

 

[GoBigOrangeUT]

Earning some "cool points" and gaining back some of the ground he lost with me.



New Jersey to allow sports betting despite federal ban | SI Tracking Blog

Well isn't he quite the dissenter.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Interesting...

 

[Mr_Henley]

Good for him. We can play state and national lotteries but many states allow raiding of houses who host a poker game or deem sports betting illegal. Funny how freedom works.

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

I wish more states would start doing stuff like this.

 

[utvolpj]

you know the feds won't go down without a fight but it is one I'd love to see