6 Reasons Mobile Betting Will Take Over the NFL World

Have you heard of mobile betting yet?

If not, rest assured that you will hear of this new method of betting, and it’s the next big thing for the NFL — and perhaps even college football.

Today’s post covers 6 reasons mobile betting will take over the NFL world over the next decade and perhaps beyond.

And trust me, if traditional means of betting aren’t your thing, it’s highly likely you’ll love this innovative way of betting.

And it’s coming to a state near you if it hasn’t already done so yet.

From the number of dollars the NFL will bring in because of a newfound interest in the game among bettors from all walks of life to new and exciting methods of betting, here are the top 6 reasons live betting will take the NFL by storm in the 2020s.

1 – The NFL’s Money-Making Machine

Of course, the NFL, and to a specific extent, if they can profit from it, the NCAA is gearing up to take advantage of this and earn money through new cash flow.

In 2018, the American Gaming Association (AGA) conducted a study and concluded that the AGA projected the NFL alone to earn an additional $2.3 billion more a year given the widespread legalization of gambling. Legalizing gambling is the first step to evolving the landscape to include live sports betting, which we’ll get to later.

The additional $600 million stems from product fees, sponsorships, advertisements, etc. So as you can see, the players in this game are more than just the NFL, but everyone involved with them.

Everybody wins here, to an extent — the NFL, its sponsors, and even you, the fan. As it gives you another entertainment avenue, and if you like to place bets, you have more opportunities to do so.

2 – Piquing Interest

Given the fact the entertainment industry is composed of so many players in this game, you can expect greater interest in the NFL. Even from those who’ve never as much as paid attention to a single down in the Super Bowl.

But with the legalization of sports betting and ultimately live betting, you will see people interested in wagering their money in more than just betting lines and over-unders. The classics, as I call them.

Nope, you will have the opportunity to bet whether Dak Prescott hits the 300-yard mark in a game or falls short. You could even bet on who will post greater statistics in a game. Joe Burrow or Baker Mayfield?

But you have more ways to play than ever before and you can bet it will pique fan interest.

To name a few more games, you can bet on alternate point spreads, bet by the quarter, the half, or even if the winning team will win by an odd or even number.

3 – New Breed of Fans

As I’ve mentioned throughout this article already, you’ll see a new breed of fans taking over the online and live sports betting landscape.

Why?

Because with the legalization of such betting, just a handful of states have fully legalized such betting, you don’t even have to get up and go to a casino to bet.

If, and this list is more than bound to expand, you’re hanging out in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Indiana, you can start your live betting as early as the 2020 NFL season.

As you see more states legalizing mobile betting, fan interest will return to the game at an all-time high. And perhaps you’re someone who hasn’t paid too much attention to football over the past few seasons?

Throughout the 2020s, expect mobile betting to attract a new breed of fans to the game. Especially when new ways to bet come about.

4 – Return to Relevance

The key takeaway for this section basically entails the relevance of NFL teams. We all know those teams whose relevance is often slim to none and after September, slim leaves town.

Well, in the world or mobile betting it’s highly likely you’ll see somewhat equal relevance among the NFL’s 32 teams given all the games you can play here.

That said, teams like the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and Jacksonville Jaguars just became more relevant. Gone are the days of you betting on these teams then turning a blind eye once they fail to cover the spread as favorites or beat it as underdogs.

Sure, the NFL’s least relevant squads will never fail to disappoint us, but at least there are ways to bet on their perpetual futility than just point spreads and over-unders.

The old definitely gets a bit boring after a while, even if those of you reading this are traditionalists and will stick with the old school way of betting. Which for the time will be most of us considering the tiny handful of states mobile betting is legalized in.

However, you can still download mobile betting apps to your phone and at least view the variety of available games.

Speaking of which, let’s talk about them.

5 – New Methods of Betting

Okay, so as I write this section, I’m currently in my mobile NFL sportsbook app. Unfortunately, I live in a state where this is not legal so the app won’t allow me to place a bet. However, I’m not far from 2 states where it is legal so if I wanted to have my fun I don’t need to drive far.

For all intents and purposes of this article, we’ll stick to the NFL, but rest assured if you follow another sport there are tons of options for them as well.

Of course, the app has your usual games like the point spread, money line, and over-under. But when you click you’ll get things like player props, alternate point spreads, odds for the first team to score, odds for the last team to score, etc.

The list is literally endless and you can be sure they’re raring to put more options on these apps.

A few more games I’ve come across here entail total touchdowns by the Bengals, total touchdowns by the Browns, whether the Browns or Bengals will score first and win, and odds to score the first and last touchdown.

Other topics are game props, quarter props, and half props as well.

So, if you aren’t a fan of traditional straight betting, over-under betting, etc., keep in mind there are far more ways to place your bets for the week.

I’ll probably always be a traditionalist but that’s just me. But if you aren’t, Pandora’s Box in the NFL betting landscape has either opened or is opening.

6 – Coming to a State Near You

My projection is that you’ll see states legalize mobile betting sooner than later.

Because with growing demand, it’s highly likely you’ll see bills sweeping through your state legislatures regarding mobile betting. So, if mobile betting looks good to you and your state has yet to legalize yet, don’t sweat. It’s coming.

Some of us live in states where it’s not yet legalized, however, we live near states where mobile betting is legal. That said, legalized mobile betting has already come to a state near you, even if it hasn’t come to your state yet.

Always check periodically with your state to see if mobile betting has become legalized or if it’s in the process of legalization. And soon enough you’ll find yourself playing and (hopefully) winning, with a variety of chances to win in this new world of mobile betting.

Conclusion

Mobile betting’s legalization will likely come before you know it and one reason is the fact the NFL will definitely make its money from this new kind of betting.

From the gambling arena itself to advertisements and corporate sponsorships, along with ratings and new fan interest, it foreshadows the fact mobile betting is on its way to a state near you.

And the games that are or will be offered are so wide in dearth that you’ll never get bored. Or, if you’re someone who straight betting and over-under lines aren’t attracted to, you need not worry.

Betting these days even has a fantasy football-feel to it, with player and even game props. Plus a slew of other games to look forward to.

Have you tried mobile betting yet? Let us know.