March 2, 2019
Florida State Senate president Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, speaks at a pre-legislative news conference Jan. 30, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. Galvano said he believes sports betting could be legalized without voter approval, although he said he might ask for it, anyway. (Steve Cannon/AP, File)
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Legalized sports betting unlikely in 3 largest US states
Sports Gambling
Over the past decade, teams from California, Florida or Texas have competed in more than half the championship series in the four major professional sports — including every NBA final.
By GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press
March 2, 2019