Sports betting is continuing its integration into modern sports culture, and industry leaders do not expect the growth to slow down any time soon.
As much tailwind as sports betting companies have received from growing legalization and popularity across the country, taxes and ethical concerns have presented difficulties.
Several states have a 51% tax on sports betting companies, and Illinois recently approved a tax increase on sports betting revenue.
Sports betting has also garnered negative headlines in recent months as professional sports leagues have struggled to effectively stop players from violating betting and gambling rules.
The speakers also addressed widespread concerns about whether the nature of sports betting companies' business models discourages them from providing proper guardrails to stop gambling problems.
Persons:
Wrigley, Michael Rubin, Matt King, CNBC's Contessa Brewer, Marie Donoghue, DraftKings, Jontay Porter, that's, Christian Genetski
Organizations:
Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Sports, FanDuel, CNBC, PointsBet's U.S, NBA
Locations:
Illinois