Phil Murphy declined to take a position on the integrity fees during an unrelated event Friday, saying that “details are still being worked out.” The leagues also argue that they deserve compensation since the casinos and racetracks would be profiting on their games.īut Senate President Steve Sweeney, the state’s top lawmaker, is strongly against the sports leagues collecting integrity fee payments, accusing the leagues of attempting “extortion.” Five of the biggest sports leagues in the country sued New Jersey over its efforts to legalize sports betting, costing the state at least $8.6 million in legal fees. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting. They say the money would be used to monitor bets and make sure the games are free from cheating after the U.S. Major sports leagues want state lawmakers to include an “integrity fee” on the wagering as part of any sports betting bill they enact.
