Football season is finally at hand! The National Football League’s season kicks off on Sept. 4 when the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys. For many, football season means weekend relaxation, good friends, cool drinks, amazing tailgating food, and screaming at the TV. But for others, this is a time to put down money with an online sportsbook—and U.S. bettors are expected to wager $30 billion this football season, which would be a new record.
Legalized sports wagering accounted for $115 billion in revenues in 2024, according to the American Gaming Association. Sports wagering is legal in 39 U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Easy-to-navigate smartphone apps, prop bets, futures, and live betting provide various ways for gamblers to bet not only on who will win, but also on who may score a touchdown, record a sack, or how the next play will unfold.
