Sports Gambling Has Gone Through an Evolution the Last Decade
Scott Morris | May 30, 2016
There is plenty of evidence that exists showing that humans have gambled for many centuries.
One piece of early archaeological evidence of the existence of gambling being a part of the culture of mankind is from ancient 2300 BC in China. However, it likely went on well before that.
Humans have been placing bets throughout time. The practice has taken new shape, refined itself and has become what we know today as online sports betting.
However, gambling in general in one of the most creative, innovative and resilient businesses to ever exist and it evolution continues.
Years ago to place a bet the bettor was required to be present, whether it was telling his bookie his picks or playing cards at a casino table.
However, with the frequent changes and advances the past few decades in telecommunications, the betting industry was one of the first to offer services over the telephone.
Then along came Internet and betting online using sportsbooks. The industry took off like fire and with the recent advances in today’s mobile technology; one anywhere across the globe and at any time of the day can place a bet online.
The most recent trend in sports betting online is in-game betting that is also referred to as live sports betting. This new feature the top sportsbooks online offer bettors has become very popular.
It allows the bettor to not only enjoy the game itself but adds more excitement and gives them more ways to win and offset losses that could take place.
The bigger more respected sportsbooks online are offering a host of different live betting options. At the same time, smaller online sportsbooks might not offer any live betting unless a particular game or event is being televised nationally.
With sports betting constantly changing due to today’s technology advancing, no one is certain what will take place next in the sportsbook world, but is certain it will be nothing short of exciting.
