Most shops are part of chains, including William Hill, Ladbrokes, or Coral. In Australia and New Zealand, they are operated by totalisator agencies. In the United States post PASPA, brands like DraftKings, FanDuel and William Hill have a presence. Betting shops include America's Betshop and Betfred.

Sports betting is legal in the United States on a state-by-state basis. There is a patchwork of laws and regulations. The industry has grown thanks to a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Since then, 38 states and the District of Colombia have allowed some form of sports betting.