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The turning point for legalized sports betting came when the U.S. Supreme Court granted states the autonomy to choose their rules regarding sports wagering. This decision dismantled the decades-long federal ban on sports betting outside of Nevada, prompting a rapid proliferation of sports betting operations across the country. Today, nearly 40 states offer some level of legalized sports betting, reflecting not just a shift in legality, but a fundamental change in attitude toward gambling.