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Racial Biases in Wagering Markets – Betting Volume and Percentages in the WNBA

Rodney J. Paul et al.

The Journal of Gambling Business and Economics2026https://doi.org/10.5750/jgbe.v18i1.2316article
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The 2024 WNBA season saw heightened engagement and betting interest, driven by the high-profile debuts of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. This study utilizes Action Network data to examine how race, star players, and scheduling influence betting volume. Findings reveal strategic scheduling opportunities based on weekday preferences but also indicate a sharp betting decline with the onset of NCAA Football and NFL seasons. Evidence points to racial biases in betting patterns, as games featuring more white players receive increased wagers. However, superstar effects, irrespective of race, appear to mitigate some biases, suggesting unique opportunities to expand audience engagement.

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@article{rodney2026,
  title        = {{Racial Biases in Wagering Markets – Betting Volume and Percentages in the WNBA}},
  author       = {Rodney J. Paul et al.},
  journal      = {The Journal of Gambling Business and Economics},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5750/jgbe.v18i1.2316},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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