After decades of restriction, sports handicapping is finally being accepted and practiced all across the world, including several states in the US. The betting industry is experiencing rapid growth with time, contributing to 30–40% of the global gambling market . Betting has now become socially acceptable and has millions of participants all over the world. According to a survey , almost 34% of the respondents accepted that they occasionally participate in sports betting. Some people do it for fun while others take it up more seriously, trying to beat the odds to make money out of it. If you’re planning to step into the industry this year, here are some of the hottest trends in the world of sports betting you need to know about. Legalization of Sports Betting: The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 prohibited sports betting in many states of the US. The judicially-overturned law changed the legal status of this activity and considered it a national