Maybe it's a long shot, and maybe it's just "Preakness Fever" addling our brains, but some of us are wondering if this week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling on sports betting might turn out to be a late-hour death sentence reprieve for Pimlico Race Course.
As we head toward the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 19, with an anticipated overflow crowd and its traditional carnival atmosphere and national TV coverage, all of these momentary positives may pale compared to the high court's ruling.
In a 6-to-3 vote, the court struck down a federal law that largely prohibited sports betting in the United States. That means individual states -- including Maryland -- can vote to legalize gambling on professional and college sports, such as baseball, football and basketball.
