A Summary Of The Third Circuit Argument On PASPA

On June 26, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit heard oral argument in NCAA v. Christie, concerning New Jersey's efforts to implement sports betting at casinos and racetracks.  New Jersey's legislation allowing sports betting was enjoined by the district court because the court held that the legislation violates the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or PASPA.  The appeal was heard by Circuit Judges Julio M. Fuentes, D. Michael Fisher, and Thomas I. Vanaskie.  The panel took the case under advisement, and, shortly after argument, issued an order directing the parties to file a transcript of the argument by July 11.  Obviously, there will be no decision before that date.