Political turmoil in Puerto Rico—which saw three different governors in just five days—won’t slow the progression of the island’s newly enacted sports betting law, according to a lawmaker familiar with the bill.
Sen. Carmelo Rios Santiago, a member of the new progressive party (PNP), said the temporary revolving door at the governor’s mansion won’t act as a barrier to legal sports betting, which he believes will kick off by the end of 2019.
“I guarantee you it’s going to move forward. I’ve been in talks with Gov. Garced, and the new law will be one of many things we will ...
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