As the NCAA Tournament gets underway later this week, more people than ever can now legally bet on the games. North Carolinians may now legally wager via smartphone apps and PC's for the first time.
Online sports betting is now legal in 38 states and the District of Columbia. It's the sixth straight year, the number has expanded since the last siege of March Madness.
The American Gaming Association estimates $2.7 billion will be bet on the NCAA men's and women's tournaments through sports betting operators. They vary by state. Some prohibit bets on home-state college teams or the performance of specific players.
Others allow bets not only on the outcome of any college games but also on a variety of other things, such as the number of points, and the number of rebounds and assists credited to a particular player.
