It's safe to say we'll eventually see someone try to do a statewide bracket contest at some point. But they're going to be fair game just about everywhere (and in NJ if there are no state schools involved). Bracket contests are potentially problematic in New Jersey, as you can't bet on events that involve New Jersey schools. It's pretty clear sports betting operators will piggyback on that interest with potentially massive March Madness contests of some sort. It's already the cause for office pools all over the country, as people that might not place another bet all year fill out a bracket with the hopes of winning some cash. March Madness: The men's college basketball tournament is one of the biggest betting events in the U.S. What might we see beyond the DraftKings championship? sports betting market following the Supreme Court. is often equated to betting on the outcome of a game, either on the point spread (one team favored to win by x points) or the moneyline (betting on who wins, with a bigger payout for a wager on an underdog), or other straight bets.īut the smart money says that should change as companies look to capitalize on the opening up of the U.S. DraftKings is compacting a sports betting contest down to a single weekend, and letting people bet on anything they want via the company's mobile app.
