Sports betting is one of the simplest forms of online gambling. It allows you to place bets on a wide variety of sports. You do not need to download any software. Instead, you use an internet-connected gadget. And there are hundreds of sites offering the service.
The first state to offer legal online betting was Nevada. For more than a decade, the state had an exclusive monopoly on the sport. However, it was only a matter of time before more states came on board.
Virginia, meanwhile, is a close neighbor to Maryland and Washington D.C. and has a very sparse population. But with the rise of mobile wagering, it could soon open a lucrative digital market.
New Hampshire is another New England state that has not yet taken advantage of the opportunity. With a limited market, the state’s tax revenue is behind neighboring states. If Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island take sports betting to the next level, this might hurt New Hampshire.
Ohio, meanwhile, is a sports-crazy state. There are at least 13 legal online sportsbooks currently operating in the state. In addition, the state offers a few in-person options.
The DC Lottery has overseen sports betting in the district. However, it has not yet launched a statewide sportsbook app. That’s likely because the DC area is technically a sole-source operator jurisdiction.
While it may be hard to believe, the DC area is actually home to a significant number of gambling operators. Aside from the lottery, two sportsbooks have opened in the area. These include Caesars and BetMGM.