What are some of the most popular sports to bet on?

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What are some of the most popular sports to bet on?

Sports betting is legal in New York state since January 2022. Ontario legalized its own sports betting market in 2022 and has platforms such as BetRivers Canada.

Some sports are more popular than others for people to bet on.

Football is the most popular sport in Finger Lakes. It accounts for half of the overall sports betting market in the USA. The Super Bowl is a big money-spinner.

Basketball is a popular sport in the US and around the world. It is closing in on football in terms of popularity. There are billions of dollars placed on bets during the annual March Madness tournament.

Soccer is the most popular sport to bet on in the world. It is also popular in USA. The MLS has made inroads into the public consciousness.

Some of the most popular sports to bet on are also the ones with the largest fanbases or highest levels of media attention. For sports bettors in New York state, the three sports we have looked at remain common choices and have lots of fun markets to explore.


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