Americans are expected to legally wager $3.3 billion on March Madness 2026, highlighting the continued surge in sports betting tied to the NCAA basketball tournaments, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA).
The projected total marks a 6% increase from 2025, or a 54% increase in betting over three years, and reflects the rapid expansion of legalized sports betting across the United States since 2018. With mobile sportsbooks now widely accessible, millions of fans are placing bets not only on game outcomes but also on live in-game events throughout the tournament.
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