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Once named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by The Times magazine, Ted Olson had a long history of tackling difficult high-profile cases.
Theodore “Ted” Olson, an advocate who played a key role in the legalization of sports betting, has, unfortunately, passed away. While the man himself might be dead, his legacy will continue, cementing him as one of the most influential people in the past few decades.
Olson Made Betting Possible
Olson successfully argued Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association in front of the United States Supreme Court. The rest is history – the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was overturned, ushering in an era of sports betting.
The legalization of betting was no easy task. New Jersey, which has been trying to legalize sports betting since 2011, was initially prohibited to do so because of the PASPA. As a result, Chris Christie, who was governor at the time, contacted Olson in order to work out a solution. When Olson joined the cause, sports betting advocates rejoiced, knowing that the best Supreme Court lawyer was on their side.
Things didn’t immediately get better but even after several losses, Olson forecasted a Supreme Court victory. And this is exactly how things turned out.
A Trailblazing Advocate
Once named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by The Times magazine, the professional lawyer had a long history of tackling difficult high-profile cases.
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