March Madness Betting Expected to Surpass $3 Billion in 2025

Legal sports betting continues to expand, with growing interest in both men's and women's NCAA tournaments driving record wagering activity.

The American Gaming Association estimates $3.1 billion will be legally wagered on the 2025 men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments, a 15% increase from last year.
Legalized sports betting is now available in 38 states and Washington, D.C., fueling significant growth in wagering activity across the U.S.
Betting on the women's tournament is rising, with a 35% year-over-year increase in betting handle reported by BetMGM, reflecting growing popularity.
The men's and women's tournament brackets will be unveiled on March 16, with games beginning on March 18 and March 19, respectively.
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