We’ll also share with you an in-depth insight into the legal status of sports betting in each US state. One of the first things you’ll discover is how New Jersey fought against the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act law. So, here’s a brief of what you’ll find out in the infographic below. Which states have legalized sports betting? What kind of economic impact should the US expect? How will the employment rate change? The team at has prepared this infographic that holds all the answers you need. We’ll guide you through the changes that came with the US Supreme Court overturning the PASPA law. This decision meant that every state has the right to decide whether it would allow sports betting or not.
The US Supreme Court ruled against the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, known as PASPA.
However, in May this year, the US sports betting industry had a breakthrough. For the past 25 years, betting legally on sports was possible in only one US state.