The number of players placing bets with offshore iGaming operators on the Little League World Series match between South Korea and Canada has exceeded the figures of individual Major League Baseball (MLB) games, according to USA TODAY citing a brand manager from an unnamed offshore operator.
This alarming trend has caught the attention of U.S. lawmakers. The Chair of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education described the situation as extremely concerning and suggested the possibility of hearings on betting in youth sports, potentially involving the American Gaming Association (AGA).