Sports betting is a great way to make money and stay connected with the games you love. There are a number of different types of bets to choose from, including spread and moneyline wagers as well as parlays. The most common sports to bet on include baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer.
Official Betting is the name given to a range of betting products that are available at regulated sportsbooks. These include pre-event in-race bets, head-to-head betting and player prop futures.
In the United States, more than half of the states have legalized some form of sports betting. These include Delaware, Nevada and Oregon. While some of these states have launched online gambling operations, others are still deciding whether or not to legalize their markets.
New Hampshire officially debuted its sports betting market in December 2019. The state approved both retail and mobile gambling in a vote earlier this year. DraftKings is the only company licensed to offer online and mobile wagering in NH.
Pennsylvania is another state that legalized sports betting in 2021. A new gaming compact with tribal interests allowed for retail and online betting in the state. It also established a state-level regulatory framework for the industry.
The 1919 Black Sox Scandal was a major sports betting scandal that led to the expulsion of eight members of the Chicago White Sox from the league. The scandal grew out of an alleged bribe from a professional gambler, Joseph J. “Sport” Sullivan, who paid around 10,000 dollars to eight of the team’s players.