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Delaware politician calls leagues hyprocrites

WILMINGTON, Delaware -- As reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer: "The NFL, three other pro sports leagues and the NCAA are hypocritical for suing the state of Delaware to stop sports gambling while helping to promote gambling elsewhere, according to the Delaware House majority leader, Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf.

"Schwartzkopf sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, with copies to the other four organizations, criticizing the lawsuit filed last week in federal district court in Wilmington. The Inquirer obtained a copy of the letter.

"Delaware is working toward single-game sports betting for the start of the NFL season on Sept. 10 at its three racetrack casinos.

"Major League Baseball, the NHL, NBA and the NCAA joined the NFL in the suit.

"In the letter, Schwartzkopf criticizes the 'blatant hypocrisy' of the leagues and the NCAA claiming a threat to the integrity of their contests while also entering business relationships with gambling interests..."

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