Record Sports Betting Numbers

What’s happening? Estimates for sports betting in 2021 are coming and here’s where we are:

• 45.2 million Americans will place a bet
  • Up 36.2% from 2020
• $27 billion have been wagered on sports over the first 7 months of 2021
• Fans in 26 states and DC have access to legal sports betting

Why is this important? The number of people betting and the bets placed are increasing over 2020 by as much as 70%

How will this be important? 18 of the 26 states that have legalized sports betting are home to NFL teams

S&P Global | As more states approve sports betting, record 45M will bet on NFL games in 2021