Legal Sports Betting Linked to Sharp Increases in Violent Crime

Dec. 16, 2025
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Crime on game days is rising across the country, according to a new University of Michigan study. After the 2018 Supreme Court decision in Murphy v. NCAA, states that legalized sports betting saw notable increases in assaults, larceny, and vehicle theft during and immediately after professional sports games. While sports betting generates billions in tax revenue, researchers warn that these benefits may cause policymakers to overlook broader social consequences. Read the key findings in this Michigan News research spotlight.

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