Local Sports Law Association member talks Supreme Court ruling and future of Michigan sports betting

The Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. The 1992 law barred state-authorized sports gambling with some exceptions. How does the ruling affect Michigan sports betting? WGVU spoke with a local attorney specializing in the field. “You know this case potentially opens a huge can of worms.” Michael Huff is an attorney with Grand Rapids-based law firm Mika Meyers. He is currently a member of the Sports Law Association. “We’re going to see a lot of states who try to capture initial revenue that’s available by legalizing sports gambling. Projections are seeing anywhere between 20- 30 states may legalize sports gambling in the next five years. Michigan certainly is toward the front end in terms of the state’s that may be adopting some sort of regime. Each of the last two legislative sessions we’ve had bills pending that would allow certain sports gambling within the state. So our legislature is ready to look at this issue and to potentially move fast