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76ers, Devils Exec doesn’t see Online Poker hurting Sports
One of the biggest online poker sponsorship deals in history was signed last week. The New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers came to an agreement with bwin.party, which will see both teams advertise the New Jersey-based Party Poker. The NBA and NHL don’t have a problem with these deals because they have nothing to do…
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New Jersey Online Poker brings Pro Sports into the Mix
Aside from a few scandals (see 1919 Chicago White Sox), there has always been a clear separation between American professional sports teams and gambling. Sure people love to gamble on sports in the United States. But as for a pro sports team aligning itself with a gambling entity, well, that’s usually been a clear no-no…