Americans Have Spent a Staggering Amount of Money On Sports Betting in the Last 5 Years

The rise of sports betting in America over the last decades has been staggering.

Since the Supreme Court allowed states to regulate sports betting in 2018, Americans have bet over $220 billion on sports.

DraftKings CEO said, “The accessibility right now for fans to place a live, micro-bet during a game, for example, shares parallels with other smartphone-powered capabilities like hailing a ride, buying a stock, or playing a podcast.”

Just last month, the Premier League in England banned gambling sponsorships from uniforms. The move comes after a dangerous rise in gambling addiction in the country.

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