The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting Monday, which would allow states to legalize and regulate gambling on sporting events.
Many sports properties, like the NCAA, NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball, backed the continued prohibition of sports betting federally. The UFC, however, is in favor of the Supreme Court’s decision, per a statement sent Tuesday to MMA Fighting.
“UFC supports legalized, regulated sports betting, as we have seen firsthand in Nevada the success of well-regulated gaming,” the statement read. “We look forward to working with Congress and state legislatures to support policy that ensures the integrity of our sport and makes the best sense for our fans and our business.