GINGER GIBSON's Article On DE Gambling Bill

Gambling bill's opponents still fighting

Delaware is 14 votes away from becoming the first state east of the Mississippi River to allow sports betting. It would also be one of a handful to allow table games.

After a strong push by Gov. Jack Markell in the House, the measure -- legalizing table games, authorizing sports betting and increasing the state's share of gambling revenues -- heads to the Senate amid the dissenting roars of the NFL, NCAA and the state's three casinos.Less than a year ago, a proposal that would have legalized sports betting never saw a Senate vote after then-Gov. Ruth Ann Minner vowed to veto the bill if it passed.

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