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What are U.S. gamblers turning to when most sports are dark? Eastern European table tennis.
Ping-Pong matches from Russia and Ukraine accounted for nearly 60% of the funds wagered on DraftKings Inc. over the past week. Customers can stream matches through the DraftKings app and bet on outcomes. Of the total wagered, 76% came through live bets, placed on occurrences during each match.