'Everybody Loses' chronicles the rise of America's sports betting boom

By A Martínez

Published January 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with journalist and author Danny Funt about his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."

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