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This year's Super Bowl is the first in a state with legal sports betting

Americans are expected to wager $16B on the Super Bowl — roughly double last year's bets.

Axios · Feb 10, 2023

Data from New Jersey is a warning sign for young sports bettors

When the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs take the field for Super Bowl LVII, a record-breaking 50 million bettors are expected to have US$16 billion of their own skin in the game, according to the American Gaming Association.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2023

Eagles v Chiefs: US expects record $16bn in Super Bowl betting

More than 50 million people are expected to place bets as Philadelphia Eagles battle Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday.

Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2023

Who Loses as Online Betting Takes over Sports?

Gambling on sports used to be tightly controlled. Now the floodgates have been flung open

The Walrus · Sep 22, 2022

Sports Betting Check-Ins Jump 77% For Opening Night: Here's How Many People Could Bet On 2022 NFL Season

The National Football League kicked off its 2022 season with a marquee Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills. With more states having legalized sports betting for the season, here’s a look at what could be in store for the industry and publicly traded sports…

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2022

Wins — and losses — can pile up with sped-up sports betting

Legal sports betting in the United States is getting faster

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Sports betting ads are everywhere. Some worry gamblers will pay a steep price

Gambling on sports has becoming a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. But critics warn that the torrent of ads — and limited regulation — could pose risks for problem gamblers and young people.

WEKU · Jun 18, 2022

Americans bet $125B on sports in 4 years since legalization

Americans have bet more than $125 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the four years since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for all 50 states to offer it

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

4 March Madness Bracket Picks That Made A Lot Of Money

Each year, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's March Madness gives fans the opportunity to win big from bets. The American Gaming Association reports an estimated 47 million Americans placed bets totaling $10 billion, both legal and illegal, on March Madness 2021.

Benzinga · Mar 25, 2022

Ron Cook: Baseball should look with envy at NFL's success

The NFL is ready to celebrate its annual extravaganza, the best day on the sports calendar. More than 115 million people are expected to watch Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Thanks to legalized gambling, an estimated 31.4 million fans will bet…

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2022