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Charlie Baker In just a few short years, sports betting has gone from an occasional Vegas detour to a constant presence in American life. A tap away on your phone. A fixture in every commercial break.

Nearly 50% of Americans said they were neutral on the increase of sports betting and the influence of the industry. That was down from the 54% from three years ago. The poll found 14% of Americans see the wagering spread as a “good thing,” which was down from 23% in 2022.

With sports betting legalized in Missouri on Monday, the Blues give their perspective on what it will mean for fans and the organization.

Many states have eased restrictions on gambling over the last four years, resulting in huge sports betting sales tax revenues, according to the Tax Foundation. The tax revenue generated from sports betting helps fund public schools, highways and roads, law enforcement and gambling addiction treatment programs.

Sports analytics and tech are no longer siloed. They’re merging into an interactive layer atop the rapidly growing $500 billion global sports industry. Whether through personalized insights, more accurate predictions or AI-powered storytelling, the businesses that capture attention and action will define the next era.

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) announced early Thursday morning that it hired former American Gaming Association (AGA) Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications Joe Maloney as its president. Maloney steps into a role previously held by Jeremy Kudon, who has been elevated to chairman of the association.

Kentucky ranks among the top five states where sports betting tax revenue makes up a significant portion of total state tax collections, as the industry continues its rapid expansion nationwide.

There doesn’t appear to be much momentum right now for another run at legalizing sports betting in Georgia. A Senate tourism committee casually recommended legalizing mobile sports wagering, while a House gaming study committee released a final report with no conclusions or recommendations.