NHL Odds: Legal Sports Gambling Powering Hockey to New Heights

The Supreme Court ruled in May 2018 that states can authorize sports gambling. New Jersey was taking bets within weeks. Texas and California remain against it. PASPA was passed into law on October 28, 1992 to protect the integrity of professional and amateur sports in the United States.

The NHL is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in North America. It has 32 teams, 26 in major US markets and six across Canada. Wagering on hockey is legal in 29 states. The NHL expanded in Las Vegas in 2017-18 season. Turner Sports made a seven-year commitment to the NHL.

There are 32 teams in the NHL and 1,312 regular-season games to bet on. Last season the league added the expansion franchise Seattle Kraken.

Understanding the betting types is important when betting on hockey. Futures, Parlays, and Props are additional ways to get in on the action.

NHL is legal sports gambling. You need to choose an established bookmaker with whom to place bets.