Considering the time when they played in empty stadiums and then how people were allowed with masks and vaccinations as well I do think that we have come a really long way.
The whole idea is making sure that people do not spread the virus but at the same time there are countries like the UK where it's spreading tremendously but they are still having matches normally, The epidemic have improved the sanitation and provided a new era for gambling and betting undoubtedly.
I do think we are as close as we are going to get to normality but the online betting sites are an excellent alternative to in-person bettering especially concerning with sports betting as well. They provide more offers, have more practical applications and at the same time have better winning percentages in certain areas, what not to love?
Well, even if we are now living in this new normal, I still think that the pandemic is still going on. The reason why most of the people still play online and bet on their favorite teams through online. We can’t also blame them because it’s always safety first before anything else. While some people are starting to see real games from their big stadiums, others are still doing online betting as they feel more convenient doing it at home without a need to travel far from homes.
Although there are sports that are now being played with fans including football as what the OP has described. So I would say that we are going back to where we were before the pandemic. However, some of us might not be comfortable and wishes to stay at home. And that's where online gambling enter. So even if, let's say fans are going to the stadium to watch, maybe some of us are still watching in tv and doesn't want to risk. And instead of going to land based casino, still prefer to play online. That's what pandemic changes in our lives as a gambler.