Gambling: America’s New National Pastime
Baseball used to be known as the national pastime but not anymore. Gambling has taken over.
Sports gambling is America’s gamble of choice. The numbers produced by sports gambling are stunning. According to the U.S. Congress’ Gambling Impact Study, over $380 billion dollars is wagered on sports annually in the United States, making sports wagering the most widespread form of gambling. That $380 billion is more than the entire U.S. auto industry at $350 billion or the entire women’s clothing industry with $90 billion. According to USA Today, more than one out of every two adults in America places a bet on sports each year, with the Super Bowl being the largest betting event in the world.
So why is sports gambling so popular? Maybe it has to do with how lazy we have gotten, but its simple; you don’t have to leave your couch to bet on sports. We are a nation of sports lovers; we love competition and most are money hungry. Sports betting brings all 3 together in one nice little package. Now with online Sportsbooks and Racebooks it’s no surprise that it has become so widespread.
So the next time you sit at your favorite pub, watching your favorite game, hoping for one more win, take pride in knowing you’re helping build Americas new pastime. Good luck!
