In 2019, Tennessee became the first state to legalize online-only sports wagering. Some allow only in-person betting at brick-and-mortar sportsbooks. Most states with legalized sports betting allow both in-person and online/mobile wagering. Many states have quickly signed sports betting bills into law because voters want it (approved in referendums) and for the tax revenue it provides. Supreme Court changed that with a landmark decision to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, giving each state the right to legalize sports betting. How Does Sports Betting Work?įor the longest time, nearly all legal sports betting in the U.S. But with a little knowledge, wagering savvy and some luck, many of your sports gambling experiences can be both memorable and profitable. While placing a sports wager at sports betting sites is easy, consistently winning is not. Wagering on sports can be exciting and fun and continues to reach a wider audience as more states move to make it legal.īy the end of 2020, it’s likely that placing a wager on an NFL or NBA game, PGA Tour event or European soccer match will be legal in half of the states in the U.S. It’s not a stroke of luck as to why sports betting is becoming more popular and mainstream.

Sports betting beginner's guide