Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The annual Academy Awards derby has been a long been a subject of interest for Las Vegas oddsmakers.
But since 2019, more than half a dozen states have enacted legislation around sports betting that opened the door to legal wagering on Hollywood’s glitziest annual race.
Gambling experts say there are more states to come in the near future, including Alabama. But California, home of the film business, isn’t likely to join New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan, Colorado, Arizona and Kansas any time soon.
Bill Speros, senior betting analyst for Bookies.com, explains the ins and outs of legal wagering on Hollywood’s big night on the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast.
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