Geographic limitation: Jai alai is primarily played in certain regions, such as Florida, Connecticut, and the Basque 💶 Country in Spain. As a result, it has not been able to attract a broad national or international following like 💶 other sports.

Jai alai became popular in the United States after the state of Florida passed a 💶 law in 1935 permitting pari-mutuel wagering on the sport. The first fronton, or jai alai arena, was located in Miami, 💶 Fla. Today there are several in Florida, and frontons have been built in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Nevada.