The NBA playoffs have become the most magnetic event on the sports calendar, drawing casual fans and seasoned wager‑wizards alike. Every night the arena lights blaze, the pace quickens, and the betting volume spikes—often outpacing regular‑season action by a factor of three. In 2024 the surge is amplified by a new generation of mobile and live‑casino platforms that let bettors place a series spread from a subway seat or a prop bet while watching the final buzzer on a streaming service. Yet the excitement is tempered by a complex regulatory web that stretches from the federal repeal of the Professional …