A U.S. Supreme court ruling Monday, striking down a law that outlawed sports betting in most states, set off a frenzy around the country in states that want to get in on the action.
In Michigan, some lawmakers want to get a jump on neighboring states, reports Jonathan Oosting of The Detroit News:
Legislation awaiting action in the Michigan House could give Michigan a head start in what could be a national race to regulate sports betting, said sponsoring Rep. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo Township. It would cash in on an industry already thriving on the black market, he said.
“If we beat Ohio, Illinois and Indiana, we’re going to have people coming to Michigan for that very reason,” said Iden, who shepherded a three-bill package through his House Regulatory Reform Committee in December. “They’re going to eat at our restaurants, be in our downtown. There’s definitely a benefit to move quickly."
