Bets are on for the World Series, as fans are caught up in the excitement. But is high inflation and a possible recession slowing it down?
A recent survey shows sports bettors say they’ll bet less money due to high inflation, but are still betting. And micro betting, the placing of small bets on moments in a game is taking off.
Bets are being wagered on the Astros and the Phillies, on the teams, on the players, to win, to lose.
“That’s going to bring in more hate-betting. That’s what I think the biggest difference is. You have more hate betting,” teases Philadelphia-based radio host Eytan Shander to this Houston-based reporter.
