MLB player Shu Otani's interpreter Mr.Mizuhara was fired, because he stealed large sum of money from Otani' account for sports gamble. He is now on trial in the US. This news sounded a bit unfamiliar, because sporting gamble is illegal in Japan. In 2018 US supreme court struck down a 1992 federal law which had prohibited most states from allowing sports gamble. It is now legal in 38 states and the District of Colonbia of 50 states, and being discussed in 6 states.
Sports organizations are welcoming it and cooperating with gambling organizations. It is predicted that 23% of American adults will bet on the 2024 Super Bowl. State government can get tax from sports gamble. One of the advantages of legalization is that the measures are openly taken to help those who suffer with gambling addiction.
On the other hand in Japan many gambling is prohibited. In sports gambling match-fixing is strictly punished.