The bill is expected to face some opposition in Congress, especially from the Nevada delegation. Instead of addressing the core problem, this bill unfairly targets an industry in Nevada which is tightly regulated and strictly controlled. In response to the proposed bill, Reid will introduce his own legislation that would direct the Department of Justice to investigate illegal gambling on college sporting events and how it might be curtailed. The supporters of the legislation have also enlisted the help of Kevin Pendergast, a former kicker for the Notre Dame football team who conspired with Northwestern basketball players in a point-shaving scheme in 1995. He said eliminating legalized gambling on college sports would take away one more temptation and pressure on college athletes.
Some people lose sight of that.
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