If you're not familiar with the endless persecution of non-Muslims in places like
Pakistan, and Egypt, and Iraq, either you've spent the past few decades living in a snow
fort in Antarctica, or you're a radical leftist screwball who's so busy admiring
your own virtue in the mirror that you just can't find the time to pay any attention
to people who are actually suffering.
Let's take a quick look at Islamic terror in the news over the past week.
Mali:
A branch of Al Qaeda in northwestern Africa claimed responsibility for an attack on a
United Nations base in Mali that killed 10 Chadian peacekeepers on Sunday, saying it
was in response to Chad's resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel.
In a statement, the United Nations mission in Mali said that a peacekeeping base had
come under attack in the northeastern village of Aguelhok.
The village is in one of the most troubled regions of the country, which has repeatedly
been in the cross hairs of a jihadist insurgency.
Al Qaeda jihadis attack UN peacekeepers because a country has diplomatic relations with Israel.
Welcome to Islam's moral compass, where the needle always points to terrorism.
Pakistan:
There are nearly 200 cases of Christians in Pakistan charged with blasphemy - the controversial
law made famous by Asia Bibi.
Father James Channon, director of the Peace Center in Lahore, which promotes inter-faith
relations, said research by the Catholic Church has revealed 187 live cases of Christians
charged with blasphemy which in Pakistan can carry sentences of life imprisonment or death.
Added to this figure is the case of Asia Bibi, whose death penalty conviction for blasphemy
was overturned last October by Pakistan's Supreme Court, a decision which created headlines
around the world.
Speaking in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need, Father Channon said: "Even now, after
her acquittal, she is anything but safe.
Radical Islamists are trying to find her so they can kill her.
That is why she is currently under state protection."
In Pakistan, if you criticize Sharia, you'll be charged with blasphemy and sentenced to death.
In the West, if you criticize Sharia, you'll be accused of racism and sentenced to ridicule.
Seems like Islam always finds a way to avoid criticism.
Nigeria:
A Christian denomination based mostly in the Northeast, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria,
otherwise known in Hausa language as Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa A Nigeria (EYN), has appealed to
the federal government to rebuild its church branches razed by Boko Haram insurgents.
The EYN says Boko Haram has destroyed a total of 1,125 of its church buildings and other
structures over the years of insurgency.
These include its headquarters office complex, which has been rebuilt, a church auditorium
which is yet to be fully reconstructed, and an adjacent pastor's residential quarters
where reconstructions work is yet to start.
Never forget, if you smirk while someone beats a drum in your face, you're a despicable
monster who deserves violence.
But if you burn down more than a thousand churches, you're a misunderstood victim
whose ideology is beyond criticism.
The Philippines:
The southern Philippines city of Jolo is on lockdown after a deadly double bombing Sunday,
as the authorities try to ensure security and investigate the attack that killed at least 20.
The bombing—which was claimed by ISIS—has raised fears of an increase in separatist
violence in the country's restive Mindanao region, following a referendum last week in
which an overwhelming majority of voters backed self-rule.
Bombs exploded at the Jolo Catholic Cathedral during Sunday mass, officials said, killing
20 and injuring at least 81 people, including 14 soldiers and two police officers.
The first device went off inside the cathedral and the second targeted nearby soldiers who
rushed to help the victims of the first explosion, a military spokesman said.
So, if you don't like the way a referendum goes, you blow up a church.
More timeless wisdom from the religion of peace, tolerance, equality, and feminism.
The United States:
Three men from Lansing, Michigan, were arrested for allegedly supporting ISIS — with one
of them taken into custody as he prepared to fly to Somalia, authorities said Tuesday.
Muse Abdikadir Muse, 23, his brother Mohamud Abdikadir Muse, 20, and another relative,
26-year-old Mohamed Salat Haji, were all charged with conspiring to provide material support
to a terrorist organization, prosecutor said.
Agents arrested Muse Muse at Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids on Monday, where he
was about to take a series of flights that would have eventually landed him in Mogadishu,
Somalia, according to a federal complaint.
Mohamud Muse and Haji were arrested hours later.
The three defendants had all "pledged allegiance to ISIS through videos they recorded themselves,"
according to a statement by the Department of Justice.
Think about this.
These young Muslims had their entire lives ahead of them.
They could have worked, and worshiped, and raised kids in the land of the free and the
home of the brave.
Instead, they were willing to risk everything to join ISIS.
Why?
Well, as long as we ignore everything that Muhammad said and did, jihad will remain a
perpetual mystery.
Muslims in Nigeria, and Mali, and Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the United States
conclude that they're supposed to terrorize unbelievers because they've all coincidentally
misunderstood their religion in exactly the same way.
Of course, I should point out that there's really no difference, practically speaking,
between, on the one hand, a religion that actually calls for the violent subjugation
of the entire world, and, on the other hand, a religion whose followers misunderstand it
so much that they go out and try to violently subjugate the entire world.
Either way, you, and your family, and your friends, and your civilization, are targeted
for terror.
If you're satisfied with everyone you know being targeted for terror, by all means, pay
no attention to the words of Allah and Muhammad.
But if you'd like to be part of the resistance, click that subscribe button and the bell to
receive notifications, and don't leave without watching a video that explains what Islam's
most trusted sources say about terrorizing unbelievers.
In the comments section, let me know about any recent examples of Islamic terror that I missed.
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CLOSE SportsPulse: From Atlanta, Trysta Krick tells you everything you need to know as Super Bowl week begins
USA TODAY CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREEven though there are seven more states to allow legal betting on the Super Bowl than a year ago, an overwhelming amount of bets for Sunday's game — about 95 percent — will continue to be made with bookies, offshore sportsbooks or acquaintances
The percentage of legal bets (5.3 percent) was calculated by USA TODAY Sports from a survey released Monday by the American Gaming Association ($6 billion in total bets for Super Bowl LIII) and an estimate of the total legal wagers on the NFL title game supplied by sports gambling network VSiN ($320 million)
The AGA estimated ahead of last year's Super Bowl that 3 percent of bets placed on the game were legal, although the casino industry lobbying group did not provide a projection this year
"I am not sure when the tipping point will be," Bill Miller, AGA's president and CEO, told USA TODAY Sports
"As the general public becomes more aware of the opportunity to do it in a regulated and safe manner, it will move that way
" Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the site of Super Bowl LIII. (Photo: Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports)Added VSiN founder and chairman Brian Musburger: "It's a ways off
A lot has to happen and the pricing has to be right. Some of the offshore operators are still offering attractive pricing that will keep customers engaged
If the states over-tax (bettors), it will be hard to kill the offshore business."An estimated 22
7 million adults plan to bet on the Super Bowl according to the AGA. The survey conducted by Morning Consult on Jan
22 included 2,201 adults, who were interviewed online. The survey had a margin of error of 2 percent
Respondents preferred bets on the Los Angeles Rams (52 percent) to the New England Patriots (48 percent)
VSiN's legal betting estimation for Super Bowl LIII is actually double the money bet legally a year ago when Nevada was the only state with state-sanctioned sports betting
The projection is not just fueled by Delaware, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia accepting bets
More: Super Bowl Opening Night: 10 key questions for New England Patriots, Los Angeles RamsMore: What's in a name? Ex-Rams LB Mike Jones counts Super Bowl-sealing tackle as one of his many rich momentsMore: NFL's game-changing tackles: Remembering biggest hits in biggest gamesExperts expect Super Bowl bets within Nevada to exceed last year's record take of $158
58 million. "I don't think (other states) will ever take business from Nevada," said Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill U
S., which operates more than 100 sports books in Nevada along with locations in Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
"Las Vegas is unique. It's not all about betting. There's an entire entertainment experience that brings people to town
"Those seven states that are currently taking sports bets moved forward after the U
S. Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May
The federal law essentially limited sports betting to one state (Nevada) for 25 years
Led by the NBA, attitudes toward sports betting began to change even before the nation's highest court's decision
Many major pro sports leagues and teams had already had partnerships with daily fantasy giants DraftKings and FanDuel, but once PASPA was overturned, the ruling was seen as a newfound opportunity for more revenue
Lobbyists for leagues went to states seeking a so-called integrity fee, which would have resulted in 1 percent of any bet going back to the respective league wagered upon
No state so far has agreed to such a fee. While the NFL recently made Caesars Entertainment its official gaming sponsor, that doesn't mean the league — which had fought against legalized sports betting outside of Nevada for decades — is fully on board with the current legalized sports betting environment
The NFL has sought to ban prop bets, something that has grown in both quantity and popularity over the last couple decades when it comes to the Super Bowl
William Hill, for example, has more than 900 different ways to bet on the Super Bowl, including whether the Rams and Patriots would each net a field goal of 35 or more yards and whether Rams running back Todd Gurley would gain at least 3
5 yards in his first carry. NFL executive vice president Jocelyn Moore told a Congressional committee in September that such bets "are significantly more susceptible to match-fixing
""I can't speak for their motivations," Asher said. "We've been doing these types of bets in Nevada for decades
It's our money that we are putting up to take these bets. We know how to protect ourselves
The idea of the NFL telling us what bets we can and can't offer is crazy."No U.S
sportsbook will offer the obscure bets of some offshore sports books, such as how long the national anthem will go
The states, so far, are taking Nevada's lead, where the state gaming commission only approves bets that are determined on the field of play
The number of states that will take such bets is expected to swell ahead of the next Super Bowl
"We have already seen three other jurisdictions (Arkansas, Oregon and Washington D
C.) authorize it . and another 14 that have introduced bills or begun the process to move forward legislation in their states," Miller said, "My anticipation is that we will see well into the mid-teens, if not 20 states with sports betting, in 2020
"FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInOne great photo from every Super Bowl in history Fullscreen Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed
Super Bowl I (Packers 35, Chiefs 10): Green Bay Packers wide receiver Max McGee makes a juggling touchdown catch during the first Super Bowl
Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named MVP. AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl II (Packers 33, Raiders 14): Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi is carried off the field after his team's second consecutive Super Bowl win
APFullscreenSuper Bowl III (Jets 16, Colts 7): Quarterback Joe Namath of the New York Jets hands off the football to Matt Snell during Super Bowl III on Jan
12, 1969. Namath came through on his famous "guarantee" of a Jets upset against the heavily favored Colts
APFullscreenSuper Bowl IV (Chiefs 23, Vikings 7): Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson is grabbed by a Minnesota defender after handing the off to running back Mike Garrett
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl V (Colts 16, Cowboys 13): Baltimore kicker Jim O'Brien (80) leaps with joy after kicking the winning field goal against the Dallas Cowboys in the final seconds
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl VI (Cowboys 24, Dolphins 3): Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) tries to escape the grasp of Miami Dolphins defender Jim Riley
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl VII (Dolphins 14, Redskins 7): Miami Dolphins' Jim Mandich takes in a Bob Griese pass near the goal line during the second quarter
The 1972 Miami Dolphins remain the NFL's only team with a perfect record (17-0). The 1948 Cleveland Browns of the AAFC also posted a 14-0 record
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl VIII (Dolphins 24, Vikings 7): Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins runs down the field
Csonka became the first running back to be named Super Bowl MVP. AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl IX (Steelers 16, Vikings 6):Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle "Mean" Joe Greene encourages his teammates
Harry Cabluck, APFullscreenSuper Bowl X (Steelers 21, Cowboys 17): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann dives as he catches a pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XI (Raiders 32, Vikings 14): Coach John Madden of the Oakland Raiders is carried from the field by his players after his team's win
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XII (Cowboys 27, Broncos 10): Dallas Cowboys' defensive tackle Randy White, left, and defensive end Harvey Martin shared the Most Valuable Player award
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XIII (Steelers 35, Cowboys 31): Wide open Dallas Cowboys tight end Jackie Smith drops a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers
Phil Sandlin, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XIV (Steelers 31, Rams 19): Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris carries the ball as quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) and Sidney Thornton (38) raise their arms in celebration after Harris scored the Steelers' final touchdown
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XV (Raiders 27, Eagles 10): Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett fades back to pass in the first quarter
Pete Leabo, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XVI (49ers 26, Bengals 21): San Francisco 49ers celebrate their third quarter goal line stand that stopped a Cincinnati Bengals inside the 1-yard line on fourth down
Lennox McClendon, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XVII (Redskins 27, Dolphins 17): Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown gets ready to spike the ball after he scored a fourth quarter touchdown
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XVIII (Raiders 38, Redskins 9): Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Matt Millen gestures as he celebrates with nose tackle Reggie Kinlaw (62) following their win
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XIX (49ers 38, Dolphins 16): San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana signals his second touchdown during the first half
Montana was named MVP. AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XX (Bears 46, Patriots 10): Bears players carry coach Mike Ditka off the field after winning the Super Bowl
AP FileFullscreenNew York Giants Mark Bavaro kneels down after catching Phil Simms' touchdown pass in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif
, Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon) Lennox McClendon, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXII (Redskins 42, Broncos 10): Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith goes around Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan on long run in the first quarter
Bob Galbraith, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXIII (49ers 20, Bengals 16): Over 11 plays, the San Francisco 49ers drove 92 yards to secure a narrow victory
Pictured above is wide receiver and game MVP Jerry Rice. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10): Denver quarterback John Elway dives for extra yardage
Michael Madrid, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXV (Giants 20, Bills 19): Dejected Bills kicker Scott Norwood walks off the field after missing a 47-yard field goal on the last play of the game, clinching a victory for the New York Giants
Chris O'Meara, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXVI (Redskins 37, Bills 24): Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk picks up yardage after pulling in a pass during first-quarter action
David Longstreath, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXVII (Cowboys 52, Bills 17): Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson is drenched by team members during the closing moments of the Super Bowl
Doug Mills, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXVIII (Cowboys 30, Bills 13):Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Thomas Smith as he scores a touchdown in the third quarter
Susan Walsh, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXIX (49ers 49, Chargers 26): San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice is chased by San Diego Chargers safeties Darren Carrington and Stanley Richard on his way to a touchdown
Andrew Innerarity, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXX (Cowboys 27, Steelers 17): Cornerback Larry Brown of the Dallas Cowboys returns an interception for 44 yards
Brown was named MVP. George Rose, Getty ImagesFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXI (Packers 35, Patriots 21): Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White points to teammates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe
Jeff Hanyes, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXII (Broncos 31, Packers 24): Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos in action during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego
Davis scored three TDs and was named MVP. Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXIII (Broncos 34, Falcons 19): Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway slaps hands with tackle Tony Jones after the Broncos scored on an 80-yard touchdown pass play to wide receiver Rod Smith
Tim Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXIV (Rams 23, Titans 16): Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson tries to stretch across the goal line on the final play of the game
He is stopped by Rams linebacker Mike Jones. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXV (Ravens 34, Giants 7): Baltimore's Keith Washington celebrates with Michael McCrary after sacking New York's Kerry Collins in the second quarter
Craig Bailey, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXVI (Patriots 20, Rams 17): New England Patriots' kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his 48-yard game-winning field goal in the final seconds against the St
Louis Rams. At left is teammate Ken Walters. Amy Sancetta, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXVII (Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21): Tampa Bay's Dwight Smith races into the end zone ahead of pursuing Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon on a 44-yard interception runback for a touchdown
Jack Gruber, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXVIII (Patriots 32, Panthers 29): MVP Tom Brady hoists the Lombardi Trophy after victory in the Super Bowl
H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXXIX (Patriots 24, Eagles 21): Corey Dillon makes a third quarter touchdown, bringing the score to 21-14
H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XL (Steelers 21, Seahawks 10):Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward jumps in the air and scores after catching a 43-yard touchdown pass from fellow wideout Antwaan Randle El
Daniel J. Powers, USA TodayFullscreenSuper Bowl XLI (Indianapolis Colts 29, Bears 17): Chicago Bears kicker returner Devin Hester sits dejected on the field following the loss to the Colts in Miami
Jack Gruber, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XLII (Giants 17, Patriots 14): New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree hauls in a catch against his helmet to sustain the game-winning drive
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XLIII (Steelers 27, Cardinals 23): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes catches the winning touchdown pass in front of Arizona Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco late in the fourth quarter
Matt Cashore, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenSuper Bowl XLIV (Saints 31, Colts 17): Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with his son after his team's first Super Bowl win
Daniel J. Powers USATFullscreenSuper Bowl XLV (Packers 31, Steelers 25): Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson and quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrate after they connected for the first touchdown of the game
Erich Schlegel, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenSuper Bowl XLVI (Giants 21, Patriots 17): New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz celebrates his team's win over the New England Patriots
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XLVII (Ravens 34, 49ers 31): Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrates with teammates after returning a kick for a touchdown
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XLVIII (Seahawks 43, Broncos 8): Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell celebrates a touchdown withoutside linebacker Malcolm Smithduringthe first half
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenSuper Bowl XLIX (Patriots 28, Seahawks 24):Patriots CB Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seahawks WR Ricardo Lockette at the goal line to secure New England's fourth title in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenSuper Bowl 50 (Broncos 24, Panthers 10): After the last game of his NFL career, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning admires the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenSuper Bowl LI (Patriots 34, Falcons 28 - OT): New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hauls in a catch off a deflected pass that would help New England mount the largest comeback in Super Bowl history
The game also featured the first ever overtime in a Super Bowl. Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenSuper Bowl LII (Eagles 41, Patriots 33): Zach Ertz scores the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia claims its first Super Bowl win and first NFL championship since 1960
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Illegal bets still rule Super Bowl — even as more states offer regulated action - Duration: 17:35.
CLOSE SportsPulse: From Atlanta, Trysta Krick tells you everything you need to know as Super Bowl week begins
USA TODAY CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREEven though there are seven more states to allow legal betting on the Super Bowl than a year ago, an overwhelming amount of bets for Sunday's game — about 95 percent — will continue to be made with bookies, offshore sportsbooks or acquaintances
The percentage of legal bets (5.3 percent) was calculated by USA TODAY Sports from a survey released Monday by the American Gaming Association ($6 billion in total bets for Super Bowl LIII) and an estimate of the total legal wagers on the NFL title game supplied by sports gambling network VSiN ($320 million)
The AGA estimated ahead of last year's Super Bowl that 3 percent of bets placed on the game were legal, although the casino industry lobbying group did not provide a projection this year
"I am not sure when the tipping point will be," Bill Miller, AGA's president and CEO, told USA TODAY Sports
"As the general public becomes more aware of the opportunity to do it in a regulated and safe manner, it will move that way
" Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the site of Super Bowl LIII. (Photo: Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports)Added VSiN founder and chairman Brian Musburger: "It's a ways off
A lot has to happen and the pricing has to be right. Some of the offshore operators are still offering attractive pricing that will keep customers engaged
If the states over-tax (bettors), it will be hard to kill the offshore business."An estimated 22
7 million adults plan to bet on the Super Bowl according to the AGA. The survey conducted by Morning Consult on Jan
22 included 2,201 adults, who were interviewed online. The survey had a margin of error of 2 percent
Respondents preferred bets on the Los Angeles Rams (52 percent) to the New England Patriots (48 percent)
VSiN's legal betting estimation for Super Bowl LIII is actually double the money bet legally a year ago when Nevada was the only state with state-sanctioned sports betting
The projection is not just fueled by Delaware, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia accepting bets
More: Super Bowl Opening Night: 10 key questions for New England Patriots, Los Angeles RamsMore: What's in a name? Ex-Rams LB Mike Jones counts Super Bowl-sealing tackle as one of his many rich momentsMore: NFL's game-changing tackles: Remembering biggest hits in biggest gamesExperts expect Super Bowl bets within Nevada to exceed last year's record take of $158
58 million. "I don't think (other states) will ever take business from Nevada," said Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill U
S., which operates more than 100 sports books in Nevada along with locations in Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
"Las Vegas is unique. It's not all about betting. There's an entire entertainment experience that brings people to town
"Those seven states that are currently taking sports bets moved forward after the U
S. Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May
The federal law essentially limited sports betting to one state (Nevada) for 25 years
Led by the NBA, attitudes toward sports betting began to change even before the nation's highest court's decision
Many major pro sports leagues and teams had already had partnerships with daily fantasy giants DraftKings and FanDuel, but once PASPA was overturned, the ruling was seen as a newfound opportunity for more revenue
Lobbyists for leagues went to states seeking a so-called integrity fee, which would have resulted in 1 percent of any bet going back to the respective league wagered upon
No state so far has agreed to such a fee. While the NFL recently made Caesars Entertainment its official gaming sponsor, that doesn't mean the league — which had fought against legalized sports betting outside of Nevada for decades — is fully on board with the current legalized sports betting environment
The NFL has sought to ban prop bets, something that has grown in both quantity and popularity over the last couple decades when it comes to the Super Bowl
William Hill, for example, has more than 900 different ways to bet on the Super Bowl, including whether the Rams and Patriots would each net a field goal of 35 or more yards and whether Rams running back Todd Gurley would gain at least 3
5 yards in his first carry. NFL executive vice president Jocelyn Moore told a Congressional committee in September that such bets "are significantly more susceptible to match-fixing
""I can't speak for their motivations," Asher said. "We've been doing these types of bets in Nevada for decades
It's our money that we are putting up to take these bets. We know how to protect ourselves
The idea of the NFL telling us what bets we can and can't offer is crazy."No U.S
sportsbook will offer the obscure bets of some offshore sports books, such as how long the national anthem will go
The states, so far, are taking Nevada's lead, where the state gaming commission only approves bets that are determined on the field of play
The number of states that will take such bets is expected to swell ahead of the next Super Bowl
"We have already seen three other jurisdictions (Arkansas, Oregon and Washington D
C.) authorize it . and another 14 that have introduced bills or begun the process to move forward legislation in their states," Miller said, "My anticipation is that we will see well into the mid-teens, if not 20 states with sports betting, in 2020
"FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInOne great photo from every Super Bowl in history Fullscreen Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed
Super Bowl I (Packers 35, Chiefs 10): Green Bay Packers wide receiver Max McGee makes a juggling touchdown catch during the first Super Bowl
Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named MVP. AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl II (Packers 33, Raiders 14): Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi is carried off the field after his team's second consecutive Super Bowl win
APFullscreenSuper Bowl III (Jets 16, Colts 7): Quarterback Joe Namath of the New York Jets hands off the football to Matt Snell during Super Bowl III on Jan
12, 1969. Namath came through on his famous "guarantee" of a Jets upset against the heavily favored Colts
APFullscreenSuper Bowl IV (Chiefs 23, Vikings 7): Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson is grabbed by a Minnesota defender after handing the off to running back Mike Garrett
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl V (Colts 16, Cowboys 13): Baltimore kicker Jim O'Brien (80) leaps with joy after kicking the winning field goal against the Dallas Cowboys in the final seconds
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl VI (Cowboys 24, Dolphins 3): Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) tries to escape the grasp of Miami Dolphins defender Jim Riley
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl VII (Dolphins 14, Redskins 7): Miami Dolphins' Jim Mandich takes in a Bob Griese pass near the goal line during the second quarter
The 1972 Miami Dolphins remain the NFL's only team with a perfect record (17-0). The 1948 Cleveland Browns of the AAFC also posted a 14-0 record
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl VIII (Dolphins 24, Vikings 7): Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins runs down the field
Csonka became the first running back to be named Super Bowl MVP. AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl IX (Steelers 16, Vikings 6):Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle "Mean" Joe Greene encourages his teammates
Harry Cabluck, APFullscreenSuper Bowl X (Steelers 21, Cowboys 17): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann dives as he catches a pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XI (Raiders 32, Vikings 14): Coach John Madden of the Oakland Raiders is carried from the field by his players after his team's win
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XII (Cowboys 27, Broncos 10): Dallas Cowboys' defensive tackle Randy White, left, and defensive end Harvey Martin shared the Most Valuable Player award
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XIII (Steelers 35, Cowboys 31): Wide open Dallas Cowboys tight end Jackie Smith drops a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers
Phil Sandlin, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XIV (Steelers 31, Rams 19): Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris carries the ball as quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) and Sidney Thornton (38) raise their arms in celebration after Harris scored the Steelers' final touchdown
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XV (Raiders 27, Eagles 10): Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett fades back to pass in the first quarter
Pete Leabo, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XVI (49ers 26, Bengals 21): San Francisco 49ers celebrate their third quarter goal line stand that stopped a Cincinnati Bengals inside the 1-yard line on fourth down
Lennox McClendon, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XVII (Redskins 27, Dolphins 17): Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown gets ready to spike the ball after he scored a fourth quarter touchdown
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XVIII (Raiders 38, Redskins 9): Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Matt Millen gestures as he celebrates with nose tackle Reggie Kinlaw (62) following their win
AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XIX (49ers 38, Dolphins 16): San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana signals his second touchdown during the first half
Montana was named MVP. AP FileFullscreenSuper Bowl XX (Bears 46, Patriots 10): Bears players carry coach Mike Ditka off the field after winning the Super Bowl
AP FileFullscreenNew York Giants Mark Bavaro kneels down after catching Phil Simms' touchdown pass in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif
, Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon) Lennox McClendon, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXII (Redskins 42, Broncos 10): Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith goes around Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan on long run in the first quarter
Bob Galbraith, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXIII (49ers 20, Bengals 16): Over 11 plays, the San Francisco 49ers drove 92 yards to secure a narrow victory
Pictured above is wide receiver and game MVP Jerry Rice. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10): Denver quarterback John Elway dives for extra yardage
Michael Madrid, USA TODAYFullscreenSuper Bowl XXV (Giants 20, Bills 19): Dejected Bills kicker Scott Norwood walks off the field after missing a 47-yard field goal on the last play of the game, clinching a victory for the New York Giants
Chris O'Meara, APFullscreenSuper Bowl XXVI (Redskins 37, Bills 24): Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk picks up yardage after pulling in a pass during first-quarter action
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United States files criminal charges against Chinas Huawei - Duration: 2:45.
United States files criminal charges against Chinas Huawei
The Justice Department on Monday unveiled two sets of charges against Huawei. One set accuses Huawei of trying to steal trade secrets from T Mobile . Another claims the company worked to skirt US sanctions on Iran.
The agency also revealed formal charges against Meng Wanzhou, Huaweis chief financial officer. Meng was arrested in Canada in December, and the United States is looking to extradite her.
"Today we are announcing that we are bringing criminal charges against telecommunications giant Huawei and its associates for nearly two dozen alleged crimes," Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said in a statement. "China must hold its citizens and Chinese companies accountable for complying with the law."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said at a press conference that Huawei "relied on dishonest business practices that contradict the economic principles that have allowed American companies and the United States to thrive."
"The prosperity that drives our economic security is inherently linked to our national security," Wray said. "And the immense influence that the Chinese government holds over Chinese corporations like Huawei represents a threat to both."
A 10 count indictment, which was filed in Washington state, claims that Huawei worked for years to steal T Mobiles proprietary phone testing technology, known as "Tappy."
Huawei also obstructed justice when the Washington based telecom company threatened to sue it, according to court documents.
The government also unsealed a 13 count indictment against Huawei and Meng in Brooklyn federal court. That document details an alleged scheme by Huawei to deceive financial institutions and the US government about its business in Iran.
The company and Meng are said to have claimed that an affiliate, Skycom, was a separate company in order to conduct business in the country, when in fact it was a subsidiary.
The charges from the United States increase pressure on Huawei, one of Chinas tech champions and a crucial part of the countrys efforts to dominate the rollout of superfast 5G wireless networks.
The United States has said for years that Huawei devices pose a national security threat. But government efforts to rein in alleged abuses by the company have escalated in recent months.
Mengs arrest in December set off a geopolitical firestorm and has strained relations between the US, Canada and China. China has repeatedly called the detention of Meng, who was , a political move.
But the United States on Monday reiterated its intention to move forward with the extradition process. Meng is due back in court again in Canada on February 6.
Congress is also considering legislation that would ban the sale of US parts to any Chinese telecom firm that has violated US export control laws or sanctions, a measure that expressly targets Huawei.
"It has been clear for some time that Huawei poses a threat to our national security, and I applaud the Trump administration for taking steps to finally hold the company accountable," Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat, said in a statement Monday.
Importantly, the charges come as the United States and China are racing to cut a deal on trade before March 1, when US tariffs on dollar 200 billion in Chinese goods will otherwise rise to 25 percent from 10 percent . Vice Premier Liu He is scheduled to travel to the United States for two days of talks starting Wednesday.
Its not clear how Mondays announcement will factor into negotiations. President Donald Trump previously suggested that he may intervene in the Meng case if it would help reach a trade deal with China.
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US NEWS | Rubio disputes that the United States would participate in a coup in Venezuela The Washi - Duration: 2:42.
US NEWS | Rubio disputes that the United States would participate in a coup in Venezuela The Washi
Sen. Marco Rubio R Fla. disputed on Sunday that the United States would participate in a coup to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying he doesnt know of any U.S. leaders who are calling for one.
The remarks came four days after the Trump administration recognized Venezuelan National Assembly leader Juan Guaidó as interim president after Guaidó and his supporters asserted that last years election that kept Maduro in power was illegitimate. Many other U.S. allies followed suit, including Canada.
But the history of U.S. military involvement in Latin America, along with reports that the who wanted to plot a coup before rebuffing them, has raised questions about whether the White House would direct a military intervention. President Trump has said that all options are on the table, while defense officials have sought to tamp down .
Rubio, speaking on CNNs State of the Union, said the United States is simply supporting the democratic institutions in Venezuela, along with many other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
This is not the U.S., he said. This is Honduras. This is Guatemala. This is Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, et cetera, et cetera. This is not a U.S. sponsored anything. This is the U.S. supporting the people of Venezuela, who want their constitution and democracy followed. Thats a fact.
Rubio also has said all U.S. options should be on the table, but he qualified that Sunday.
The United States always retains the right — always, anywhere in the world in any instance — to protect its national security, he said. So Im not going to justify military intervention because I dont know whos calling for that. What I said is that everything is an option because we always have an option to defend our national security in cases where it is threatened.
Although the Trump administrations decisions on Venezuela this week have received support from some Democrats, others have called for Washington to take a more limited role.
The United States needs to stay out of Venezuela, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard D Hawaii said in a tweet Thursday. Let the Venezuelan people determine their future. We dont want other countries to choose our leaders — so we have to stop trying to choose theirs. Gabbard announced this month that she will run for president in 2020.
Rep. Ilhan Omar D Minn. said in tweets Friday that the United States should support the efforts of Mexico, Uruguay and the Vatican to facilitate peaceful dialogue in Venezuela and that a U.S. backed coup in Venezuela is not a solution to the dire issues they face.
We cannot hand pick leaders for other countries on behalf of multinational corporate interests, she said in one tweet. The legislature cannot seize power from the President, and Venezuelas Supreme Court has declared their actions unconstitutional.
Rubio, in a separate interview on NBCs Meet the Press on Sunday, said Trump has never needed any convincing on Venezuela and has raised the issue for discussion with the senator more than the other way around.
The preferred outcome, Rubio said, is that Maduro leaves office and that, within 30 to 45 days, Venezuela holds a presidential election.
On Saturday, that all U.S. diplomats leave his country, as Venezuelan and U.S. officials reached an agreement that gives them 30 days to finalize details on new interest offices that would have a more limited role. If no deal is reached by then, diplomats from both countries would have to go home.
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