(Stacker) - If you’re wondering where sports betting truly thrives in the United States, the biggest states by total dollars might not tell the whole story.

Since the 2018 repeal of PASPA opened the floodgates for legal sports betting, over 30 states have joined the movement. In 2024 alone, Americans wagered more than $140 billion — a staggering number. But raw totals can be misleading.

The real question is:

Where are people most likely to bet?

Which states have embraced sports betting the most — per person?

This guide goes beyond total betting handle to focus on betting activity per capita. By analysing both the number of active bettors with sportsbooks and casinos and the betting volume per resident, OLBG uncovered the Top 10 States Where Sports Betting Reigns Supreme — not just

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