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More Sports Fans Now Turning to Mobile Sports Betting

By Blake Roberts Founder & Editor in Chief Updated: 30 December 2020

Blake Roberts Founder & Editor in Chief

Blake Roberts is the founder of Betting.US and is currently heading the creative team as Editor in Chief. Born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia, Blake is a great sports fan, with football and basketball being his favorite. He’s our trusted voice for all betting-related matters.

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Many sports fans have been placing bets on their favorite sports and teams for years, and this has become a great form of entertainment for a lot of people. In the past, many placed their bets by going to a retail sportsbook facility, but in today’s digital age, more and more fans are using their mobile devices to place bets.

Mobile sports betting has become increasingly popular, with many fans taking advantage of legalized online sportsbooks in a number of states. In addition, the increased uptake of mobile devices has helped to further boost the popularity of this method of sports betting. Over the course of 2020, mobile sports betting has surged to new heights amid the global pandemic.

More Legalized Mobile Sports Betting in the USA

One of the things that is allowing more fans to benefit from mobile sports betting is the increase in the number of states legalizing and launching these platforms. Places such as Colorado and Tennessee launched mobile sports betting earlier this year, and both have reported high levels of success.

Of course, there are still many states that have legalized but not yet launched mobile sports betting, and some that have high hopes that they can legalize it in the near future, such as New York.

In New York, officials are hoping that 2021 will see the approval and launch of mobile sports betting, with many stating that it could be hugely beneficial for the state’s economy and for vital sectors such as education. One state official said:

This could go some way, I wouldn’t even say a long way, but it could go some way back to our education system and providing funding for our young people.

If New York and other states across the country do legalize and launch online sports betting, it will provide benefits for not only the sportsbook operators but also for sports fans and state economies.

A Boost in Popularity Throughout 2020

Over the course of this year, mobile sports betting popularity has surged. The unprecedented situation created by the global pandemic has resulted in a sharp rise in the number of sports fans using digital technology to place their bets. This has then led to records being broken in some states when it comes to handles and revenues.

When the world of live sports ground to a halt earlier this year due to the pandemic, it was a huge blow for both mobile sportsbooks and sports fans. With no events taking place, fans had little to wager on, and sportsbooks had few wagering opportunities to offer.

However, many came up with innovative betting opportunities that enabled bettors to enjoy some entertainment and allowed sportsbooks to keep bringing in some revenue.

Of course, when the world of sports did emerge from the lockdown, many sports fans were champing at the bit and eager to place bets. This resulted in sports betting activity and handle rocketing in late summer when there was a full schedule of live sports events.