Gambling
OPINION: Drawing the line between sports gambling and college athletics has not been easy
News broke Sept. 30 that former baseball great Pete Rose died at age 83. The next day, ESPN’s “SportsCenter” was host to a discussion of Rose’s legacy, including his lifetime ban from baseball for wagering on the sport. The segment was sponsored by DraftKings.
Story continues below
Such is the push/pull of modern sports. The industry accepts advertising dollars from sportsbooks but at the same time bans its athletes from participating.
It’s no different in college athletics, where many of the participants are young males, the dominant demographic of those who participate in retail and mobile sports wagering.
A 2023 NCAA survey of school compliance directors found that 27% had dealt with a sports wagering problem among athletes and staff within the past year.
Duke vs. Arizona: How to watch college basketball tonight
How to avoid getting your holiday shopping snatched: Tips from Las Vegas police
The Ultimate Entertainment Destination Has Arrived: The First Quebec Location of The Rec Room Opens Monday
Thanksgiving holiday travel takes off at the Atlanta airport
Amazon has PS5 consoles on sale up to $126 off on Black Friday — but only for a limited time
Futures slip on caution ahead of business activity data, geopolitical tensions
KSA Fines BetOnline Owner for Illegal Gambling in the Netherlands
‘Wicked’ is a prequel to ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Here’s where it fits in the story’s timeline.
World Athletics Ultimate Championship events announced, including mixed 4x100m relay
