
Today marks the anniversary of the landmark Murphy v. NCAA decision, when the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a 1992 federal law that prohibited most states from authorizing or licensing sports betting. PASPA's repeal has forever changed the gaming landscape in the U.S., with arguable ripple effects felt across the Americas. What began as a constitutional challenge that made its way through the federal court system opened the door to regulated sports wagering across the country. Eight years later, the impact of PASPA’s repeal remains evident in state economies, consumer protections, industry development and innovation, as well as ongoing discussions surrounding gaming law nationwide.