The history of sports betting is not a new issue. The origins of betting lie in ancient Greece. The first bets in history were made in Greece, more than two thousand years ago. The Greeks were known as great lovers of sports and sporting events such as the Olympic Games, where they took advantage of the opportunity and bet on their favourite competitions. At that time, citizens were betting on various sports to have fun.                   

After becoming popular in ancient Greece, betting also attracted those from the Roman Empire.               

The Romans quickly adopted these customs of the Greeks and turned it into a real business. The Romans bet a lot on gladiator’s fights. But after the end of the Roman era, this practice survived and was adopted by the early medieval kingdoms. People were betting on gladiator fights and horse racing. Wrestling was one of the most popular sports in ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire .

In the Middle-Ages, several European leaders tried to ban sports betting, but despite the measures taken, the bets persisted and continued to take place clandestinely. This custom has become especially popular in England, with betting enthusiasts betting heavily on horse racing. Eventually, English settlers took sports betting to the United States, where it spread rapidly and became one of the most popular pastimes for many people. Today, however, this activity is legal only in some American states.

Sports betting is made by people from all over the world, but the most popular are in Europe, where they have a long tradition and are a legal activity in most states . Currently, this activity has turned into a big business, being a source of income for bookmakers and bettors.