have legalized some form of sports betting, whether online or retail. is apparent but not every prospective bettor has access to sportsbooks that offer legal wagering.Īs of November 2023, 38 U.S. The popularity of sports betting in the U.S. Since then, Americans across the country have wagered over $220 billion on sports, according to the American Gaming Association. In 2018, the Supreme Court authorized states outside of Nevada to offer sanctioned sports wagering, opening a new revenue stream for state and local governments. The commercial gaming industry in America has reached new heights thanks to the adolescent sports betting market.
