Overview of Murphy v. NCAA

The case Murphy v. NCAA centers around the legalization of sports gambling in the United States, a significant shift initiated by the Supreme Court's 2018 decision. The court ruled that the federal law prohibiting sports betting, enacted in the early 1990s, violated state sovereignty by preventing states from establishing their own betting regulations. This ruling catalyzed a transformation in the sports landscape, leading to a surge in gambling ads during broadcasts, influencing both fans' viewing experiences and the financial dynamics of sports teams. The fundamental principle at play was that while the federal government can regulate individual actions, it cannot dictate how states govern and regulate activities like sports gambling.