The past decade has seen sports betting morph from a shadowy practice into a multibillion-dollar industry embedded in the heart of professional sports. With states across the U.S. legalizing gambling and Canada following suit in 2021, betting odds now flash across live broadcasts, podcasts casually reference parlays, and ESPN even[Read More…]
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Sports betting scandals are not going anywhere
Here’s a rundown of the week’s sports news, (potentially sponsored by DraftKings if The Tribune manages to increase its readership numbers): In a press conference on March 25, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani alleged his former interpreter stole money from his bank account. The Dodgers reportedly fired Ohtani’s long-time[Read More…]
The NHL must clarify its stance on player gambling in the next CBA
In the past month, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Ottawa Senators have made headlines for a slew of undesirable reasons. One of the sources of controversy involving the club was forward Shane Pinto’s 41-game suspension for sports wagering activities, announced on Oct. 26. This came as a surprise[Read More…]
The unstoppable growth of sports betting must be met with education
In February 2023, Loto-Québec and Groupe CH––the parent company of the Montreal Canadiens––announced their intent to build a mini-casino adjacent to the Bell Centre. The mini-casino was set to include 350 video lottery terminals and a dedicated sportsbook area. However, Loto-Québec promptly abandoned their proposal after the office of Montreal’s[Read More…]
