No. 15 Patrick Mahomes playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 Super Bowl.
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- Legalized sports gambling has surged, but it's still full of quirks and going through growing pains.
- State rules vary, sometimes creating weird loopholes for betters.
- Leagues and media companies cashing in on deals with sportsbooks also complicates things.
Football season is here, which means the return of a well-worn tradition in my home: Going to my trash chute to place sports bets.