Sports betting has been a part of human culture since the advent of competitive sports. From the chariot races popularized in Ancient Egypt, to Roman gladiatorial combat, to the late-Medieval/early-Renaissance jousting competitions, all the way to today, betting on some form of competition has endured as a pastime.
Today, betting on sports is more popular than ever. Sports betting has become a major industry, producing billions of dollars in revenue annually. Sports that dominate the global betting world include soccer, horse racing, tennis, and golf. In the United States of America, however, things are a little different. The United States’ favorite sport, both by number of fans, and number of bets, is American Football, however Baseball is another very prominent sport, that is deeply ingrained in American culture.