Sports betting is one of the most popular types of online betting. You can easily place a bet from the comfort of your own home without installing any software or requiring a credit card. You can find sports events by clicking on the sport’s name, and a list of upcoming games will be presented. There are several different betting options for each game, including proposition bets, spread bets, and moneylines. The simplest way to place a bet is through your browser.
In the US, online gambling is legal in most states except Utah and Hawaii, where the high Mormon population has influenced regulation. Residents of these states are worried that gambling could damage their family relationships and prevent them from spending quality time with their families. However, Idaho has shown little interest in legalizing sports betting. This is a positive sign for the industry and for consumers. But it is important to remember that most of the states do not permit sports betting.
The Wire Act of 1961 has a long-standing ban on online betting in the US. It was passed before the internet was invented, and it does not apply to digital wagering. In 2011, the Department of Justice permitted the states to pass their own legislation. In 2018, the US Supreme Court overturned the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which prohibited sports betting. In June 2018, the Department of Justice decided that the 1961 Wire Act does not apply to legalized online betting in the US.