Contents: 1. Consumer spending on spectator sports, physical activity, and sports betting: evidence from Canada. / Brad Humphreys, Jane Ruseski and Jie Yang -- 2. Should gambling markets be privatized? An examination of state lotteries in the United States. / Kent Grote and Victor A. Matheson --...

Including an array of distinguished contributors, this novel book fills a gap in the literature by addressing an important, yet under-researched, issue in the field of sports economics. It places great emphasis on the notion that sport is a significant component for improving the happiness,...