Listen "Vig & Juice Ep.4: The Travel Act"
Episode Synopsis
Vig & Juice is a podcast discussing the history and legality of gambling and sports betting in the U.S. hosted by Sports & Gaming Law attorneys at Vela Wood.
In this episode, we discuss the Travel Act of 1961, including Robert Kennedy taking down the mob, gambling’s association with other nefarious activities, and the role of federalizing state laws.
Time Stamps
1:15 – Name That Kennedy Trivia
3:25 – Robert Kennedy Taking Down the Mob
4:50 – What is the Travel Act?
6:20 – The Mob’s Gambling Tactics
7:45 – Gambling & Other Nefarious Activities
12:00 – Breaking Down the Travel Act
13:30 – Federalizing State Laws
16:25 – Federal Blanket v. Federal Floor
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