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by bizdomer09 (2024-03-23 12:11:14)

In reply to: There's a lot going on here  posted by Charlie Hough

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I don't gamble anymore, so I don't know how this world works now. I thought sports gambling was essentially legal at this point. If I wanted to bet $10,000 on the Cubs to win their spring training game today, couldn't I do that from where I sit right now with no trouble? Why would people go through illegal sports betting outlets today? Is it some combination of tax evasion, anonymity, betting limits? State restrictions on using legal sites?

State by state. In person and on-line both illegal in CA
by Radi-skull  (2024-03-23 12:20:35)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Mentioned in some of the articles on this.

Full list of states is in the article from last Nov.
Most sports leagues send a non-bettor list to the major
by No Right Turn on Red  (2024-03-23 14:21:48)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

gambling companies. Basically a list of individuals who cannot place bets with them, which is intended to protect the game’s integrity. I assume Ohtani (and possibly his interpreter as well) is on those list, pushing any gambling to more shady spots.
Thank you. My perception was influenced by being in NJ.
by bizdomer09  (2024-03-23 12:38:04)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Seems I'm continuously encouraged to bet on sports here through online, TV, billboards, and radio ads. I spend a lot of time in CA and never noticed the difference.
California voted sports gambling down in 2022. They are
by NumberOneMoses  (2024-03-23 17:24:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

trying again in 2024.