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 special episode, VW attorneys Blake Hart, Kevin Vela, and Rad Wood unpack the rules and exemptions that govern the popular tradition of March Madness bracket pools.
We want to give you a heads-up that the sound quality in this episode isn’t quite up to our usual standards due to some technical difficulties. However, we know the conversation is timely, so we’re sharing it as is. Thanks for your patience and we promise clearer audio in future episodes!
Time Stamps

2:10 – Office Pool Phenomenon
2:50 – Private Place, Legal Space?
5:36 – How Much Skill is Involved?
7:31 – Private Place Betting: Legal Here, Risky There
13:11 – Raking in Money? Texas Statute Keeps the Pot Dry
16:23 – ESPN Bracket: Legal by Design

References

Who invented the March Madness bracket? New York bar and Kentucky postal worker stake claims
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
Gambling in Texas
A Guide To Understanding The Wire Act
Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest
The absurd odds of a perfect NCAA bracket

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Vig & Juice Ep.1: Three Elements of Gambling
Vig & Juice Ep.3: The Wire Act
Vig & Juice Ep.5: PASPA
Sports Betting Legislation Tracker
The Repeal of PASPA

This information is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

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