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Quarter 2 Newsletter
On May 14, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to allow Bowling Proprietors’ Association
individual states to legalize sports gambling, a win for of America is excited to share
the country’s gaming industry and potentially a major with you the latest news and
revenue generator for the states. Now that the Supreme BPAA Government Affairs
Court has given the green light for all states to move activity for the second quarter of 2018.
forward, what remains uncertain is which states will Notably, Roger Nyquist traveled to
now choose to take advantage of the new ruling. Washington, D.C. to meet with the Small
Read more on page 4. Business Administration (SBA) to discuss
the 504 Loan Program for Special Purpose
Did you know... Properties. We also share a recent
development on federal tip-pooling laws,
During the early 1900s, bowling balls were actually dig into the recent Supreme Court ruling
made of wood and later, a heavy rubber. Around on sports betting, and share the exciting
1960, bowling ball manufacturers used polyester creation of the BPAA PAC webpage.
resin for the first time, enabling the production of
plastic balls with bright, swirled colors. In addition to this newsletter, BPAA also
provides bi-weekly federal and state news
updates. Please contact Judy King if you
would like to receive these updates at
judy@bpaa.com.
In this newsletter:
BPAA Meets with Small Business
Administration (page 2)
Questions Hover Over Labor Department Tip
-Pooling Guidance (page 3-4)
Supreme Court Ruling on Sports Betting
Gives Power to States (page 5-7)
BPAA PAC: We Need Your Support! (page 8)
NEW: BPAA Launches new BPAA PAC
Webpage (page 9)
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