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Sports Betting Boom: 20% of Americans Set to Wager

1/29/2025

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Sports betting is surging in popularity, now legal in 39 states and drawing 20% of Americans by 2024, a significant jump from 12% in 2023. Bettors are spending an average of $3,284 each year. As Missouri prepares to introduce online betting, it’s committing $5 million annually to tackle addiction, amid rising concerns from health experts about gambling-related challenges.

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Sports betting is surging in popularity, now legal in 39 states and drawing 20% of Americans by 2024, a significant jump from 12% in 2023. Bettors are spending an average of $3,284 each year. As Missouri prepares to introduce online betting, it’s committing $5 million annually to tackle addiction, amid rising concerns from health experts about gambling-related challenges.