sports
March 13, 2026
'If You Win One Penny, You’re in the Top 2 Percent of Bettors'
McKay Coppins on his experiment with sports gambling—and why it’s a losing game for nearly everyone
TL;DR
- Sports gambling is often marketed as thrilling and potentially profitable.
- For most individuals, sports betting results in financial losses.
- Achieving profitability in sports betting is extremely difficult.
- Even a small win can place a bettor among the top percentage of winners.
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