Results from a May survey from the American Gaming Association estimated 39.2 million American adults had placed a traditional sports wager in the past 12 months. Now, 56% of the population resides in jurisdictions that have launched regulated sportsbooks. Just five years ago, before the Supreme Court's ruling, roughly 1% of Americans lived in states with legal betting. Now, with more than half the nation offering legal betting, professional leagues and collegiate sports face a new reality and a straightforward business decision about whether to participate in a growing revenue stream that is not without risk. The landmark decision brought sports betting to the forefront and put more focus on the policies leagues are relying on as the landscape evolves. MLB and the NBA, NCAA, NFL and NHL fought a nearly 10-year legal battle with New Jersey to stop the state from legalizing sports betting and, in 2018, lost in the U.S. What are league rules around gambling on sports?Ĭollege Football, NFL, NHL, NCAA - Other, NCAA Men's Baseball, NCAA Men's Hockey, NCAA Men's Lacrosse, NCAA Men's Volleyball, NCAA Softball, NCAA Women's Hockey, NCAA Women's Lacrosse, NCAA Women's Volleyball, NCAA Wrestling, MLB, NBA You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
