Playing the Odds: An Update on Sports Betting in the U.S.
- scglegalsocial
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
It’s been seven years since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting, meaning each state gets to determine whether it wants to legalize betting within its borders. So far, 38 U.S. states – plus DC and Puerto Rico – offer legal sports betting in some format.
In this timely Global Spin, Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe (US: Colorado) Directors Tom Downey and John ‘Sean’ Jennings offer an educational trifecta as well as some fun facts related to this growing worldwide obsession rapidly expanding beyond casinos through online access.
Three Key Takeaways
What Sports Betting activities are allowed in the U.S.
What led to – and what is – the current legal status of Sports Betting
What does Sports Betting look like from a regulatory standpoint
Record Date: May 23, 2025
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Director | Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe (US: Colorado)
Tom Downey is a regulatory attorney and shareholder at Ireland Stapleton with significant experience as both a government official and a private practice attorney. Tom helps his clients navigate all aspects of regulatory law and is well-known for untangling complicated issues that are regulated by local, state, and federal agencies. The majority of his practice consists of advising and representing corporate clients in the administrative, transactional, and disciplinary processes related to liquor licensing, legalized marijuana, and professional licenses governed by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Director | Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe (US: Colorado)
Sean Jennings is a regulatory attorney at Ireland Stapleton. He represents businesses in matters involving regulatory law, government relations, and commercial transactions. Sean works with local and national clients in diverse industry sectors such as food and beverage, energy, gaming, cannabis, and transportation. He helps clients navigate laws in emerging markets such as sports betting, short-term property rentals, online delivery platforms, and renewable energy. He guides businesses through licensing, permitting hearings, zoning/land use, compliance, government enforcement actions, and investigations.
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