by Rachel Epstein, Men’s Health
Men’s Health reached out to the states that have legalized sports betting to find out how much tax revenue they earned from legalized sports betting in 2022, and how much they currently allocate to helping people with gambling problems. Some of the numbers may surprise you.
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Alaska
This state has not legalized sports betting.
Arizona
Tax Revenue: $28.9M | Allocation: $2M*
The Arizona Department of Gaming Division of Problem Gambling receives 2 percent of tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits fund, which is used for the prevention, education, and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling. This results in approximately $2 million dollars per fiscal year in funding.
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