The High Stakes: Athletes, Gambling And Broken Dreams

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This could go down as one of the most interesting episodes we've done, in our humble opinion. This week, we discuss athletes and the evolution of sports betting. From Shohei Ohtani's interpreter scandal to historic tales like Pete Rose's ban from baseball, we dive into the highs and lows of sports betting, including the NCAA's efforts to curb harassment of college players due to sports betting.

 

Learn about the regulatory landscape, recent scandals and the impact of legalized gambling on athletes. Join the conversation and gain insights into the evolving relationship between sports and betting. Don't miss out on this captivating discussion!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Shohei Ohtani Gambling Scandal

02:05 Investigation by FBI and MLB

03:22 NCAA's Efforts to Curb Harassment of College Players

06:07 NCAA Lobbying to Ban Player Proposition Bets

09:12 NBA Player Prop Bets Scandal

14:26 Pete Rose and the MLB Betting Scandal

15:28 1994 Arizona State Basketball Point Shaving Scandal


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