Still on the sidelines, however, are the nation's two most populous states - California and Texas. Supreme Court ruled in October in the casinos' favor. Another state, Florida, relaunched sports betting after a two-year legal battle ended when the U.S. Six states either passed legislation to legalize sports wagering or allowed sportsbooks to begin accepting bets.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Legalized sports betting continued its expansion this year while also factoring into scandals in college athletics and suspensions in the NFL for players who violated the league's gambling policy.
