Why sports betting should be illegal again. What do you think?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

Five minutes before the end of the game just now on Orlando Magic vs Clevland Cavs, both teams pulled out their starters, because Clevland was ahead by 20 points. This might be "legal" in basketball, however, everyone who had a bet on the Over/Under or the points spread or a bet on the score of the 4th quarter should be angry, because pulling the starters totally changed the final score of the game in each of those categories, which totally THREW the money line. The Cavs were on a 135 PPG pace before pulling their starters, a nd they only ended up scoring 120 points and the Magic actually ended up out-scoring the Cavs in the 4th quarter because of this. With sports betting being "legal" this allows the odds makers in Vegas to RIG a basketball, football, or even baseball game to always have the vegas owners making a net profit and everyone else losing money on average.

That is a PERFECT example of why both I and my mother have always said the New Orleans Saints are intentionally losing football games too. There is no way a team with their talent and which opened with two 50 points games should now have six losses on the season, UNLESS they have intentionally thrown the games. All it would take is a Vegas owner/odds maker paying one or more players a "bounty" to throw the game, or even "accidentally" commit a turnover, and YOUR bet is off and you lose your money, while the fat cat Casino owner gets richer and richer.

[exitseven]

Legal sports betting put all the friendly neighborhood bookies out of business. All those guys had to find new ways to make a living, Some became politicians I imagine.

[SeekerOfTruth007]

Now you just have CORPORATE bookies (Caesars). Don't you see that?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

They even call it the Caesars's superdome now, which should be a conflict of interest.

[exitseven]

Yes, it is a crime. My father had a bartender downstsirsc from where he worked and he could place a bet with him if he wanted.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Anonymous]

The games still get rigged, legal or illegal it's effectively a mafioso businessre-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

[AI Opinion]

Sports betting can be a contentious topic, especially when it seems to affect the integrity of the games. While the scenario you described might raise questions about fairness, it's worth noting that sports leagues and regulatory bodies have measures to maintain integrity, like anti-corruption units. However, perceived unfair outcomes can frustrate bettors and fans alike. Making sports betting illegal again is a complex issue, as it involves balancing individual freedoms with potential societal impacts. Decisions should weigh the risks of betting against personal responsibility and regulatory oversight. 🏀💡

[kylee2437]

You do know you don’t have to sports bet, right?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

I don't gamble.

[kylee2437]

@SeekerOfTruth007 okay?