A bill has been introduced in Vermont that would repeal the state’s sports betting law, making it the first state to do so in the legal era of sports betting. The bill aims to reverse the legalization of sports betting that was passed in 2019 but has not been implemented yet.
The legislation was spurred by concerns over the potential negative impacts of sports betting on Vermont residents, including addiction and other issues related to problem gambling. Proponents of the bill argue that the risks outweigh the potential benefits, and that the state should focus on other forms of revenue generation.
If the bill passes, Vermont would become the first state to reverse course on sports betting legalization since the Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting in 2018. This move could set a precedent for other states that are considering legalizing sports betting or have already done so.
The bill has received mixed reactions from lawmakers and stakeholders in Vermont, with some supporting the decision to repeal the sports betting law and others expressing concerns about the potential loss of revenue and job opportunities.
It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through the legislative process and whether it will ultimately be signed into law. In the meantime, the debate over the future of sports betting in Vermont continues to unfold.
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