In 1951, Congress enacted the Transportation of Gambling Devices Act. The Act, more commonly known as the Johnson Act, has been amended several times during the intervening years. Most notably, the Act makes it unlawful to knowingly transport a gambling device to a state where such a device is prohibited by law.
STUDY: “Sports Betting Legalization’s Impact on Child Maltreatment: Evidence from Child Protective Services Reports” | University of Oregon
July 7, 2026
By Eric Wilken Research using Child Protective Services data shows sports betting legalization increased substantiated child maltreatment reports by 5–7%. The study leveraged the