A record 73 million Americans plan to bet on the NFL this season, survey says
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-06 10:00:02
Summary
The article states that a record 73.5 million Americans plan to wager on the NFL season, a nearly 60% increase from last season. The NFL has embraced sports gambling after initially opposing it, but is still dealing with challenges as it navigates betting by players and staff. The growth of legal gambling and the ability to place bets on phones has led to an influx of users for major players in the industry. The NFL has signed deals with DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars to become official sportsbook partners, and sportsbooks are now operating at stadiums. The league has also experienced growing pains, with player suspensions due to violations of the gambling policy. Bettors are favoring the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl, and the Philadelphia Eagles receive the most bets to win the Super Bowl at 14%.
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