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States tax sports betting heavily, but gamblers may barely feel it

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Briefings

Since 2018, U.S. sports betting has exploded from a federal ban to over $165 billion in annual wagering, making the industry larger than state-run lotteries. Despite this growth, the article notes that gamblers may barely feel the heavy state taxes imposed on the sector.

Key points

• Sports betting in the U.S. has grown explosively since 2018, when a Supreme Court ruling struck down a federal ban.
• Americans now wager more than $165 billion on sports annually, contributing to an industry larger than state-run lotteries.

Context

The article highlights the rapid expansion of sports betting in the United States following a 2018 Supreme Court decision that removed federal restrictions, resulting in a massive increase in wagering volume.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the growth trend and total wagering volume since 2018. It does not provide specific state tax rates, individual gambler demographics, or data on how much of the $165 billion is actually spent versus wagered.

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