Dossier
Victor Matheson
Coverage of Victor Matheson in the Nexus archive.
- Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined
In 2025, Americans wagered $166 billion on sports, surpassing combined revenues from movies, music, books, and museums. Experts suggest the actual total could reach $300 billion when including unreported tribal and prediction market bets, with losses concentrated among a small percentage of bettors.