Tag: Sports betting

Kyrie Irving Says Social Media and Gambling Have Changed the NBA He Grew Up Loving

Brandon King

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is reflecting on how the NBA has evolved, pointing to the growing influence of social media and sports betting as major differences between today’s league and the game he grew up loving. Irving’s comments came after he was asked about his plans for retirement. Rather than focusing exclusively on how much longer he intends to play, the veteran guard addressed the changing environment surrounding professional basketball. “You have social media and gambling which is running rampant and it’s not the same NBA that I fell…

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NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS Join Forces to Crack Down on Betting-Related Harassment

Brandon King

The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS are joining forces with their respective players’ unions to push back against a growing problem surrounding legalized sports betting: threats and harassment directed at athletes, coaches and their families. The leagues and unions sent a joint letter Tuesday to gaming regulators in 35 states and Washington, D.C., calling for stronger protections against bettors who cross the line after losing wagers. The coalition wants states to establish rules that would permanently revoke betting privileges for anyone verified to have threatened or abusively harassed professional…

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