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Sports Betting: From Vegas to Our Smartphones

With recent news of an FBi investigation into the NBA and mob ties around sports betting, this week on Sports in America, we take a look at how sports gambling went from the smoky parlors of Vegas to ... Read More

The rise of sports betting is a growing public health crisis

When the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, Americans legally wagered less than $5 billion on sports annually. Last year, they bet $150 billion. What’s emerged isn’t ... Read More

Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight

NEW YORK (AP) — The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn new ... Read More

Is betting on sports good or bad for sports?

Democrats and Republicans were about the same as to whether sports betting is good for sports. But 35% of Republicans say it’s bad compared to 30% of Democrats. More Democrats than Republicans say ... Read More

Survey Suggests Many Americans Have Sports Betting-Related Suspicions of Pro Athletes

The recent round of sports betting-related scandals may be taking a toll on public perception of professional athletes. Read More

Black Sox, Ohtani's interpreter and more: A look at notable sports betting scandals

Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they've existed, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 has led to a wave of gambling incidents involving ... Read More

Cleveland-linked gambling scandal is new evidence that betting could destroy pro sports

What happens when fans can no longer trust that what they’re watching is real? That’s the existential question at the heart of a massive sports betting scandal with deep Cleveland connections that’s ... Read More