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US sports betting spend surpasses entertainment industries combined

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Americans are spending significantly more on sports betting than on traditional entertainment industries like movies, music, and arts. In 2025, approximately $166 billion was wagered on sports, dwarfing the combined revenue of the film, music, book, and museum sectors, which totaled around $70 billion. This surge in sports gambling is attributed to its increasing acceptance as a form of entertainment, with platforms actively engaging users through promotions and data analysis to retain high-spending bettors. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined

    Americans wagered $166 billion on sports last year, more than Hollywood, the music industry, books, and museums combined.

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