How Did Sports Betting Become Legal in the US?
How Did Sports Betting Become Legal in the US?
Since 2018, the amount wagered on sports bets has grown exponentially in the US, with a significant percentage of college students and young men engaging in online sports betting. This article delves into the fascinating story of how sports betting became legal, involving four key figures: Bill Bradley, who introduced the PASPA ban in 1992; Chris Christie, the New Jersey governor who fought for its repeal; Jeremy Kudon, a lobbyist instrumental in legalizing fantasy sports and later sports betting across states; and Ted Olson, the constitutional lawyer who successfully argued for PASPA's unconstitutionality in the Supreme Court.
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97 percent of sports bettors lose. that's a route.
so much effort and money spent on letting the people play, yet little in the way of investment or consequences when these systems start to show cracks due to unintended consequences.
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