Report: NFL invited to testify at congressional hearing about sports betting

The NFL has been invited to testify at a hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee in regards to sports betting, sources told ESPN's David Purdum.

The hearing is tentatively scheduled for June 26.

In May, the Supreme Court ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was unconstitutional, removing federal restrictions on state-sponsored sports betting. Since the ruling, Delaware and New Jersey have passed measures allowing full-scale sports betting.

The NFL was previously among five plaintiffs in a suit against New Jersey's attempt to legalize sports betting at state casinos and racetracks. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled in New Jersey's favor following a battle that lasted nearly six years.

The NFL has reportedly been working in conjunction with Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, who is trying to develop a framework for sports betting legislation that protects the integrity of sports. Sources said he intends to strengthen the Sports Bribery Act, which wasn't affected by May's ruling.

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