“But matters affecting the integrity of the game have a chilling effect across the board and governing bodies know this is their Achilles heel,” he warned.
Fast forward to 2024 and the gambling industry is engrained in US sports culture with leagues, franchises, players and networks now partnering with betting organizations.
“We need legislation to do things like prevent sports betting advertising, and to prevent prop betting.
However, it can be often in leagues’ financial interest for betting to increase in popularity.
“The sports leagues have turned to sports betting because it increases fan avidity.
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