HDNet’s Ron Kruck reveals that mixed martial arts accounts for only 1% of the estimated $2.5 billion in legal sports wagers in the United States, but that MMA betting handles are already starting to increase as the result of the sports sizable growth in the last five years.
Payout Perspective:
The potential for the growth of MMA-related wagering is intriguing, because it offers a reason for casual fans to become more interested in the sport.
However, it should also underscore the importance of addressing the issues related to officiating and judging in MMA. Not only will bad officiating and scoring impact the number of future wagers on the sport, but these poor decisions will also bring more public attention to the current inadequacies of the system (which ultimately reflects negatively on the sport’s quest for legitimacy).
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