Jayson Tatum’s thoughts on parlays, sports betting: The proliferation of sports betting in the United States over the last few years (which began after the Supreme Court ruling striking down PASPA in 2017) has influenced growing changes across the landscapes of professional leagues.
Where even a single reference to gambling was once explicitly banned, there is now not only an acceptance, but a large degree of embrace (as advertisements for betting platforms have exponentially grown).
This has undoubtedly had an affect on fan culture. More recently, multiple stories have emerged showing the potential impact on players as well.