Delaware Gov. Jack Markell welcomed a ruling by the state's Supreme Court that left intact a new sports gambling law expected to generate millions in revenue for the fiscally strapped state. "This decision resolves the legal issues and provides a solid legal framework for our sports lottery," Markell said in a statement. But the five justices' unanimous ruling probably won't be the end of legal action before Delaware can offer a form of legal sports betting that comes close to what is available only in Nevada casinos. The NFL - possibly joining forces with other pro leagues - could try to compel the state's highest court to rule again on the issue via a lawsuit. "We will review the Delaware Supreme Court's advisory opinion on this matter," NFL spokesman Jeff Miller said in a statement. "We do not believe that promoting additional betting on college and professional athletes and games is healthy for sports." Source: AJ Perez, USA Today
