The impact on the NHL of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on legalized gambling#63v

The impact on the NHL of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on legalized gambling In perhaps the most influential decision regarding sports in recent memory, the U. S. Supreme Court today held that prohibiting the states from deciding for themselves on whether or not to legalize sports gambling was an unconstitutional practice. So what impact will this decision have on the NHL? The NHL, as well as the other three major North American sports leagues and even the Department of Justice, joined the NCAA in this case against the state of New Jersey. So, while Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall believes that todays decision will not affect NHL players, per beat writer Sam Carchidi, it seems likely that the rise of legalized gambling will actually serve to benefit the players. We will review our current practices and policies and decide whether adjustments are needed… no immediate impact on existing league rules relating to sports wagering, and particularly, wagering involving NHL games. The league will have to be flexible in dealing with the rise of sports gambling, especially in each of the 16 states that house NHL teams and do not already sports betting laws in place and New Jersey (NJD), but it seems that in all likelihood this decision could be good for the league. As Justice Alito wrote in the decision, gambling is at its essence a personal decision and opinions vary greatly, but a controlled, legalized gambling system is on its way in the U. S. states and the NHL appears to be a potential beneficiary.