AGA forecasts $3.1bn in legal March Madness wagers across the US
The American Gaming Association estimates bettors will legally wager $3.1bn on the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments in the US this year. That compares with $2.7bn in 2024, the association said. Its March campaign will promote responsible sports betting, including a new message urging bettors to respect players, coaches and officials.
The forecast gives operators and regulators an estimate of legal betting activity around the NCAA tournaments.