As of September 2024, there were 38 states in the United States where sports betting was legal to varying degrees. Sports betting was legalized in the U.S. at a federal level in 2018, however, each state has its own distinct legislation concerning gambling.
Legality of sports betting in the United States as of September 2024, by state
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Forbes. (September 2, 2024). Legality of sports betting in the United States as of September 2024, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491261/sports-betting-legality-us/
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Forbes. (2024). Legality of sports betting in the United States as of September 2024, by state. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491261/sports-betting-legality-us/
Forbes. "Legality of Sports Betting in The United States as of September 2024, by State." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Sep 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491261/sports-betting-legality-us/
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