Official NFL Season in Full Swing and Online Sportsbooks Note Spike in Football Wagers
The official 2019/2020 National Football League (NFL) season has begun and sports betting is on the rise as a result. With the new and existing legalization of online sports betting in several states, the wagers have spiked according to betting companies like DraftKings and FanDuel.
For example, FanDuel Group reported an increase in the money bets accepted online on Sunday noting the dollar amount was approximately 12 times higher than the same time last year, while the daily fantasy sports content provider doubled their figures in comparison to last year. Actual numbers weren’t made public, but the reports serve as proof as to the popularity of football in the American market.
