The Dark Side Of The US Sports Betting Boom

Sports betting is a booming industry in the United States, thanks to the legalization of commercial sports gambling in most of the country. According to the American Gaming Association, a record 50.4 million US adults are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this year. However, this lucrative business also has a dark side: the risk of developing gambling problems. What is sports betting and how does it work? Sports betting is the activity of placing a wager on the outcome of a sporting event, such as a game, a race, or a tournament.

Sports bettors can choose from a variety of options, such as the point spread, the moneyline, the total score, the prop bets, and the futures bets. Sports betting can be done online through apps or websites, or in person at casinos or sportsbooks.