Overview

• Little League International has issued a statement condemning all wagering on Little League World Series games and any youth sports competition.
• The organization says no licensed U.S. sportsbooks offer Little League World Series markets and it has no evidence of on-site betting in Williamsport.
• Offshore operators such as BetOnline.ag and Bovada are posting odds on the tournament and reporting heavier action on LLWS games than on major professional tennis and soccer matches.
• Such unregulated wagering highlights gaps in enforcement and consumer protection under U.S. betting laws following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that legalized sports gambling.
• Little League’s warning coincides with wider gambling probes in professional sports, underscoring concerns over competitive integrity and the exploitation of child athletes.