PBS NewsHour

The explosion of sports betting in America
The rapid legalization of sports betting in the U.S. has created a multi-billion dollar industry driven by aggressive marketing and technological innovation, yet major sportsbooks remain largely unprofitable while facing ethical and regulatory challenges.

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 19, 2026
This episode details the unprecedented arrest of the UK's former Prince Andrew, President Trump's new 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, and the life sentence of South Korea's former president, alongside an exploration of booming prediction markets and the artistic resilience of Lucinda Williams.
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