Sports Gambling in the United States by Anthony Thuesday

Has sports gambling in the United States caused states more harm than good?

ajt225_ — 2024-04-01 02:43:13 UTC

Yes

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No

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Revenue

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Since the removal of PAPSA (2018), stages have wagered over $300 Billion dollars and counting.
This has lead to an average of $400 Million in tax revenue since the removal.

Sources

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Increased Viewership

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Many sports have seen an increase in viewership since the legalization of sports gambling. The NFL has been seeing a consistent increase in viewership over the years following the removal of PAPSA.

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Compulsive Gambling.

ajt225_ — 2024-04-01 03:26:55 UTC

Allowing sports gambling on apps allows people to gamble whenever they want to. At work, school, etc.
An In-Play bet occurs someone bets on a game that has already started. Studies cited show that this has been a problem for impulsive gambling habits.

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Sports Gambling Market Share

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In the sports gambling sector of the United States Fanduel has nearly 40% market share. While draft kings has 34%. With nearly 3/4 of the market, these companies essentially operate as a duopoly. While other competitors have begun to enter the space, it is hard to determine how this will impact the market.

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Advertising

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One major concern about sports gambling is advertising.
- It seems unethical to advertise during games.
  - Estimates claim that around 1/5 NBA viewers are not of legal age to gamble
Other countries such as Australia have also had issues with advertising to children.

ajt225_ — 2024-04-01 03:53:00 UTC