As of late 2023, in how many US states could you legally bet on sports online?
Answer30 states plus DC and Puerto Rico
Online sports betting availability is somewhat narrower than in-person betting legality.
Source: Wikipedia (2023) en.wikipedia.org
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6 sourced facts about sports betting and gambling, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
In what year did the US Supreme Court overturn the federal law (PASPA) that had banned sports betting in most states?
Answer2018
The ruling opened the door for states to legalize sports betting individually, and most have since done so.
Source: Wikipedia (2018) en.wikipedia.org
Going deeper
About how much revenue did US commercial sportsbooks generate in 2023?
Answerabout $11.0 billion
Legal sports betting revenue has grown quickly since states began legalizing it after 2018.
Source: Wikipedia, citing American Gaming Association (2023) en.wikipedia.org
Expert level
About how much did legal online gambling (sports plus casino) earn in the US in 2023?
Answerabout $16.6 billion
Online gambling revenue combines internet sports betting and online casino products.
Source: Wikipedia, citing American Gaming Association (2023) en.wikipedia.org
About how much had Americans spent on sports betting in total since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that legalized it, as reported in 2020?
Answerover $20 billion
Spending ballooned quickly once states began legalizing sports betting after the 2018 PASPA ruling.
Source: Wikipedia (2020) en.wikipedia.org
What was the total amount wagered (the 'handle') at US commercial sportsbooks in 2023?
Answerabout $121 billion
The 'handle' counts all money wagered, which is far larger than the revenue sportsbooks actually keep.
Source: Wikipedia, citing American Gaming Association (2023) en.wikipedia.org
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