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Behind the bet: how illegal online books work

WUFT | By Alexis Ashby
Published January 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST
Behind the bet: A world map uses computer icons to show that the United States connected with sports betting capitals of the world.
In states where sports betting is illegal, many people are forced to partake through bookmakers, or bookies for short. Some students estimated that at least 20 percent and perhaps as high as 65% of sports fans at the University of Florida participate in illegal online sports betting.
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Alexis Ashby
Alexis is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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