The growth of sports betting in the U.S.
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Two Major League Baseball players have been charged with sharing inside information with gamblers, according to a federal indictment unsealed on Sunday.
Breakdown
- Two major league baseball players were charged with sharing inside information with gamblers, highlighting ongoing legal and disciplinary actions related to sports betting.
- Sports betting has become widespread since its 2018 legalization, with 39 states and Washington DC allowing it in some form. 21s
- The Supreme Court's ruling that a federal ban violated the 10th Amendment triggered the current sports betting boom. 38s
- A Pew Research survey found that 22% of U.S. adults have bet on sports in the past year, with online betting especially popular among younger men and women. 53s
- Sports books took in $150 billion in bets in 2024, a 22% increase from 2023, with digital sources accounting for 30% of all commercial gaming revenue. 1m 27s