The precipitous growth in interest among Americans concerning splashing down a bit of cash on sports events has been well-documented as of late, with “unprecedented momentum” driving a potential $15 billion in business by 2027, per TrafficGuard projections.
It seems that wagering isn’t entirely limited to sportsbooks, though. Gamblers are keen to place bets on everything from the highest temperatures recorded in various U.S. cities to whether or not the U.S. government will confirm the existence of aliens before 2026 draws to a close on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
